An Animal Management and Pre-Clinical Trial Compliance Software Solution

Dallas, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/22/2016 -- Alden Advisors, the creator of IP VAMP™, the Intellectual Property Value Maximization Process, is pleased to announce the acquisition of its client, TOPAZ Technologies by Cultura Technologies, an operating subsidiary of Constellation Software. TOPAZ Technologies is one of the most recognized animal medical research software providers for the North American market. TOPAZ helps pharmaceutical companies, universities, government agencies and research hospitals manage the animals and their care facilities throughout the duration of the entire pre-clinical research study. This is one of the only software solutions capable of simultaneously providing central research protocol management, global visibility, and reporting across a multi-geographic regulatory and cost center environment.

Leveraging knowledge of the clinical research industry and related software solutions, Alden Advisors crafted unique value maximizing acquisition proposal for actors within each segment of the research value chain. Each thesis articulated the benefits and importance of TOPAZ Technologies' tangible and intangible IP offerings. Ron Thornton, TOPAZ CEO commented, "Alden Advisors demonstrated an immediate grasp of our technology offering. Throughout the selling process, they repeatedly provided us with guidance grounded in real operational experience. The combination made for an acquisition process where we felt very confident that they knew how to articulate and maximize our value."

Alden Advisors and TOPAZ Technologies partnered through all stages of IP VAMP™ Transactions, leading to the Company's acquisition in June 2016. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

About TOPAZ Technologies, LLC
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, TOPAZ Technologies, LLC provides animal and clinical research software solutions for the medical research industry. With more than 33 years in the industry, TOPAZ is an established leader in delivering software-based solutions for complex regulatory environments. Automated solutions by TOPAZ Technologies help all segments of the medical research market transform operations for improved efficiency, compliance protection, and operational insight.

For more information, visit www.Topazti.com.

About Alden Advisors
Alden Advisors is an investment banking firm focused on maximizing the value of technology and niche intellectual property (IP) businesses in the middle market. Alden Advisors is the creator of IP VAMP™, the Intellectual Property Value Maximization Process. The firm's operational deal makers leverage its multi-stage consulting practice, IP VAMP™ Advisory, and its Core IP Experience™ focused capital raising and M&A practice, IP VAMP™ Transactions, to create experience monopolies and extract maximum business value.

For more information about Alden Advisors or its unique processes, please visit www.AldenAdvisors.com. Securities transactions are conducted through StillPoint Capital, LLC, in Tampa, FL, Member FINRA SIPC. StillPoint Capital, Alden Advisors, and TOPAZ Technologies are unaffiliated entities.

Contacts:
Alden Advisors
Derrick Reagins
Managing Director
reagins@AldenAdvisors.com
469-269-6460

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Proving the Value of Optical Transmission Modules Differentiated By a Robust IP Portfolio

Dallas, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/19/2016 -- Alden Advisors, the creators of IP VAMP™, the Intellectual Property Value Maximization Process, is pleased to announce the acquisition of its client, Menara Networks, Inc. by IPG Photonics Corporation. Menara Networks pioneered enhanced optical transmission modules and systems with integrated advanced network functionalities. These unique "system-in-modules" leverage the company's proprietary high-speed integrated circuits and system expertise and have been deployed by cable system operators, telecom carriers and in data centers across the globe.

Commencing with deep industry and technical knowledge and an understanding of the fundamental importance of Menara Networks' rich IP portfolio, Alden Advisors crafted a value maximizing acquisition thesis. "Early in our discussions, Alden Advisors displayed an operational grasps of our firm, the nuances of our products, and a command of the telecommunications industry. Their team artfully crafted a series of value aligned rationales uniquely tailored to each party in our sale process," commented Siraj Nour ElAhmadi, Menara CEO, Chairman and Co-Founder. Salam ElAhmadi, Menara CTO and Co-founder noted, "Their operational experience and knowledge of intellectual property transactions, not only helped us extract business value in this M&A process, but was invaluable in keeping us focused on growing our business during the transaction."

Alden Advisors and Menara Networks partnered through all stages of IP VAMP™ Transactions, leading to the Company's acquisition in May 2016. With $21 million in 2015 revenues, the cash purchase was $46.8 million.

About Menara Networks, Inc.
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Menara Networks develops innovative products and solutions that greatly simplify today's layered optical transport networks. Leveraging the company's proprietary high-speed ICs and its extensive expertise in optical networking and system design, Menara portfolio of OTN XFP, SFP+ and CFP modules provide optical networks with superior performance and improved service velocity. The company's solutions also save carriers millions in CapEx and eliminate the need for space, heat, and power associated with DWDM transponders in central offices and data centers around the world.

For more information, visit www.menaranet.com.

About Alden Advisors
Alden Advisors is an investment banking firm focused on maximizing the value of technology and niche intellectual property (IP) businesses in the middle market. Alden Advisors is the creator of IP VAMP™, the Intellectual Property Value Maximization Process. The firm's operational deal makers leverage its multi-stage consulting practice, IP VAMP™ Advisory, and its Core IP Experience™ focused capital raising and M&A practice, IP VAMP™ Transactions, to create experience monopolies and extract maximum business value.

For more information about Alden Advisors or its unique processes, please visit us at www.AldenAdvisors.com. Securities transactions are conducted through StillPoint Capital, LLC, in Tampa, FL, Member FINRA SIPC.

Contact:
Alden Advisors
Derrick Reagins
Managing Director
reagins@AldenAdvisors.com
469-269-6460

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/alden-advisors-announces-the-sale-of-menara-networks-inc-690157.htm