Sale of El Fenix

Southwest Securities, Inc. acted as financial advisor to El Fenix Corporation, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, in connection with the sale of all outstanding common stock to Firebird Restaurant Group, LLC.

In its capacity as financial advisor to El Fenix, Southwest Securities was asked to assist in identifying the best possible alternative for the company and its stockholders. To achieve our mandate from El Fenix, we created and implemented a process designed to identify all potential acquirers and potential investment partners for the company. As a result, the company was able to select from a variety of possible alternatives and partners to enhance shareholder value.

El Fenix Corporation was founded in 1918 and was the oldest chain of family-owned Tex Mex restaurants in the United States. Recognized by The Food Network as the “childhood home” of TexMex style dining, the family-owned and operated company is a local dining institution with 15 locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The El Fenix concept features fresh, high-quality and flavorful foods served TexMex style in a casual full-service atmosphere. The extensive variety of Mexican dishes are moderately-priced, innovative, and authentic, and are served seven days-a-week for lunch and dinner. The company also offers certain branded food products for retail sale at each location, on its website and through selected regional grocery chains.

Firebird Restaurant Group, LLC is an affiliate of Karns Commercial Real Estate, Inc. and includes Operating Management formerly involved with the national expansion of the CiCi's Pizza concept.

Recapitalization of Casedhole Solutions

Southwest Securities, Inc. acted as financial advisor to Casedhole Solutions, Inc. On June 25, 2008, Casedhole Solutions, Inc. was recapitalized by Intervale Capital, LLC. The transaction gave the selling shareholders the ability to achieve substantial liquidity and the opportunity to benefit from their remaining (roll over) interest in the business.

In its capacity as financial advisor to Casedhole Solutions, Southwest Securities was asked to assist in identifying the best possible alternative for the company and its stockholders. To achieve our mandate from Casedhole, we created and implemented a process designed to identify all potential acquirers and potential investment partners for the company. As a result, the company was able to select from a variety of possible alternatives and partners to enhance shareholder value.

Headquartered in Weatherford, Oklahoma with locations in Vernal, Utah and Decatur, Texas, Casedhole Solutions is a wireline services company that provides a wide range of well site services to oil and gas drilling and producing companies. These services include electric wireline, completions and pipe recovery services. Casedhole Solutions services are fundamental to establishing and maintaining the flow of oil and gas throughout the productive life of a well and are designed to meet the needs of customers at a well site.

Intervale Capital, LLC is a private equity firm specializing in buyouts, recapitalizations, growth equity, and middle market investments. The firm seeks to invest in the energy industry with a focus on manufacturing and service businesses in the oil and gas sector.

Sale of Proworks

Southwest Securities, Inc. acted as exclusive financial advisor to ProWorks, Inc., in connection with the sale of all outstanding common stock to Creation Technologies, Inc.

As the exclusive financial advisor to ProWorks, Inc. Southwest Securities utilized its domain expertise and extensive contacts to orchestrate an organized, efficient and highly competitive sell-side auction process that resulted in multiple offers by both financial sponsors and strategic acquirers. We worked closely with ProWorks management throughout the process, leading to a successful closing of a transaction with its partner of choice, Creation Technologies, Inc. despite the weakening economic environment ProWorks broadens Creation’s footprint in California and on the West Coast of North America by offering expanded regional capabilities.

ProWorks, Inc. is a privately held provider of advanced electronic manufacturing services (“EMS”) based in Santa Clara, CA. The company offers its services to rapidly growing and emerging mid-tier original equipment manufacturers. Industries served by the company include network infrastructure, wireless infrastructure, multimedia, semiconductor equipment and medical.

Creation Technologies, Inc. is a global Top-50 EMS provider, headquartered in Burnaby, BC, Canada. The company maintains operations throughout North America and China.