Goldline International, Inc. Acquired by CIVC Partners and Key Management
Goldline is One of Nation's Largest Precious Metals Dealers
Jan. 7, 2009
Santa Monica, Calif. - January 7, 2009 - CIVC Partners, a
Chicago based private investment firm, joined with management to acquire Goldline International,
Inc. and its subsidiary, Goldline Precious Metals, in a transaction worth over $50,000,000.
Goldline helps investors and collectors throughout the United States acquire precious metals,
rare coins and other numismatics. As part of the transaction, key management increased their
equity ownership in the Company. CIVC's investment will provide additional resources for the
continued expansion of the Company, while preserving the superior levels of service that Goldline
clients have come to expect.
Goldline is one of the largest precious metals trading companies in the United States with
over 200 employees. The Company has been serving its clients since 1960. For additional
information about Goldline, visit www.goldline.com.
"Management is extremely excited to partner with CIVC. We believe this relationship will allow
Goldline to expand its products and services to clients and create new opportunities in the
numismatic and collectible fields," said Mark Albarian, President & CEO of Goldline
International, Inc.
"Goldline has grown significantly under the management of Mark and his team, and we are proud
to partner with them to continue to deliver the highest standards of customer service and
integrity in the industry" said Dan Helle, a partner at CIVC.
About Goldline:
Goldline, an industry leader in the precious metal and rare coin field, assists investors and
collectors in acquiring physical precious metals, rare coins and rare currency. It offers insured
delivery or insured storage through independent, third-party depositories. Goldline traces its
corporate history to 1960 and its acquisitions include Deak International Goldline (US) Ltd. from
Thomas Cook and Dreyfus Precious Metals, Inc. from the Dreyfus Corporation.
About CIVC:
CIVC Partners, a Chicago, IL based firm, manages over $1 billion of private equity capital. With
over 35 years of experience in private equity investing, we provide growth and buyout capital to
middle-market companies engaged in business services, financial services, and media and
communications. For additional information regarding CIVC, visit www.civc.com.
M & A Capital represented the selling shareholders in this transaction. For additional
information regarding M&A Capital, visit www.mandacap.com.
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