ZweigWhite’s new team MAVALOT –What does it mean and what can they do for you?

Press Release: July 22, 2011 FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (July 22, 2011) –ZweigWhite has consolidated and branded its internal consulting team which manages mergers, acquisitions, valuations, and ownership transition under the new moniker, MAVALOT. Right now these services are in high demand from firm leaders who seek to maximize opportunities related to organizational planning issues. The challenge of managing ownership in a privately held architecture, engineering or environmental consulting firm has never been greater. ZweigWhite’s staff of accredited business appraisers, licensed investment bankers and ownership planning experts has assisted hundreds of firms and experienced the full gamut of business issues. This team brings a unique combination of industry knowledge, relevant transaction experience and financial expertise to help clients through any transaction. ZweigWhite’s MAVALOT will offer services in business valuation, appraisal review, litigation support, fairness opinions, comprehensive ownership planning services, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and ESOP consulting. MAVALOT’s valuation & ownership planning services can help any firm leader answer questions about the value of their stock, managing the retirement or redemption of a major share holder, crafting a successful ownership transition plan, the ability to keep stock affordable for new shareholders and so much more. M&A experts assist the A/E/C industry by providing buyer and seller representation, capital raising and balance sheet restructurings. Our industry experts help firm leaders achieve their strategic goals by targeting the best buyers, identifying and evaluating potential sellers, structuring M&A transactions and providing advice concerning capital markets. The MAVALOT team is traveling to several cities this fall to host breakfast discussions with firm leaders who are considering ownership transitions. They will share information to help Principals understand the process of becoming an owner and the importance of developing a personal exit strategy. “This is a great opportunity for Principals of all levels to meet the MAVALOT leaders and ask questions related to ownership issues,” says Debbie Frederiksen, Director of Marketing Consulting Services. The cost to attend is $75 and sessions will be held in Tulsa, Kansas City, and Phoenix. Contact Jennifer Curry at jcurry@zweigwhite.com for specific dates and additional information. For more information on MAVALOT visit www.zweigwhite.com Press Contact: Christina Zweig christinaz@zweigwhite.com www.zweigwhite.com