Article: Transom Tackles Punk Rockers.(News)

Byline: Avram Davis

Los Angeles-based Transom Capital has thrown itself into the mix of private equity investors that are beginning to show interest in transactions that were recently considered nontraditional acquisitions. The firm acquired Cinder Block, Inc., a production and distribution that partners with punk rock musicians to sell concert tee-shirts and promotional items. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

The private equity firm was founded in January 2008 by David Ascher, a former McKinsey & Company consultant; Ken Firtel, a former vice president at Platinum Equity; Russ Roenick, a former investment banker at Credit Suisse First Boston ...

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