Dallas, Texas, 5th May, 2015 – ValuLink received a call through a buy-side investment banker, hired by a leading national financial consulting firm, inquiring if ValuLink was up for sale. The firm, serving a diverse set of middle-market private equity funds and companies growing through acquisitions, was looking at initiating a vertical integration and inquired about buying/merging ValuLink’s valuation practice, based on ValuLink’s capabilities, extensive industry experience and qualified professional base. This call was a First-of-Its-Kind inquiry in ValuLink’s history. To be acknowledged and appreciated by such an accomplished firm was truly a prestigious moment for ValuLink.

ValuLink, over the years has become a Trusted Advisor to private and public companies of all sizes. ValuLink professionals are focused on delivering timely, responsive and value-added solutions that assess, enhance and protect shareholder value, which makes ValuLink a preferred choice for our clients across the globe.

About the Firm:
Founded in 2003, the financial consulting firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas and additional offices in Washington, D.C., Chicago, Minneapolis, Atlanta, Denver and Houston. The firm specializes in serving senior lenders, family offices, and public and private companies. Most of the firm’s principals have Big Four experience. The firm’s mission is to help clients maximize the value of strategic and financial transactions through buy-side financial due diligence, sell-side services and post-transaction special projects. The firm works across a broad range of industries including manufacturing, distribution, retail, financial services, technology, energy and many others.
In 2015, the firm was recognized as one of the 100 fastest-growing private companies in North Texas by the Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship at Southern Methodist University’s Cox School of Business. In 2013, the firm was named finalist for M&A Consulting Firm of the Year by the M&A Advisor and has also been recognized as a recipient of the SMU Cox School of Business Dallas 100™ Entrepreneur Award.

About ValuLink:
ValuLink is a leading strategic consulting and professional services firm with global experience in providing expertise in the areas of business valuation, business performance and business compliance. ValuLink provides business valuation and management consulting services to our clients for the purpose of financial reporting, tax reporting, business transactions, and litigation. ValuLink professionals bring extensive industry experience, with a history of working closely with auditors, third-party administrators and regulators.

ValuLink was recently hired by our client company, Pulse Evolution Co., a leading Digital Production and IP Company, for a valuation engagement associated with “Virtual” Elvis Presley™. Pulse Co. has partnered with The Estate of Elvis Presley™ to develop a virtual “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll” for “holographic” performances in live shows, commercials, and more.

Over the years, ValuLink has performed expert valuations for clients across multiple industries with Pulse Co. being the latest to add to their list. ValuLink’s remarkable and extensive experience in Intangible Asset Valuation, Stock Option Valuation, Purchase Price Allocation, Mergers and Acquisitions, Goodwill Impairment and more, has resulted into its recognition as a “Trusted Advisor”.

Pulse Evolution Co. produces specialized, high-impact applications of computer-generated human likeness for utilization in entertainment, life sciences, education and telecommunication. Pulse’s remarkable creation, the “Michael Jackson Illusion” performing “Slave to the Rhythm” at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards, reminded the entire world of Michael’s genius as a singer, a dancer, and an innovator. Watch below: Michael Jackson performs Live at 2014 Billboard Music Awards

The Pulse team includes a powerful combination of artists and executives who specialize in character creation and human animation. Among the successes of the executive team are the virtual Tupac Shakur at Coachella 2012 and the award-winning visual effects for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, with supervising roles in high-end visual effects films like Avatar, Divergent, Forrest Gump and more.

About Pulse Evolution Corporation:
Pulse Evolution Corporation (OTC: “PLFX”) is a creatively driven, digital production and IP Company, established to produce specialized, high-impact applications of computer-generated human likeness for utilization in entertainment, life sciences, education and telecommunication. Pulse is headquartered in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Please visit www.pulse.co

A hi-tech electroluminescent lighting technology company and a D Magazine top litigation attorney named ValuLink as a ‘Designated Valuation Expert Witness’. The ‘Expert Witness’ is a prestigious title which enables ValuLink to testify on all aspects of business valuation and defend its own judgment when required by the client case. As the Expert Witness, ValuLink conducted a well supported analysis and rendered a valuation opinion for the client, which was used by the client to avoid a costly litigious case in court.

ValuLink professionals have thorough understanding of the requirements of the court and litigation procedures and as a result are called on to act as ‘Designated Expert Witnesses’ when required.

About Expert Witness:

We are excited to share that ValuLink was a ‘Key note Speaker’ at the FEI Event on Tuesday, September 9th, 2014 which was attended by more than 260 senior-level financial executives from the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The Event was marked with a joint presentation by ValuLink and Montgomery Coscia Greilich (MCG) on the topic “The Challenge of Valuing – The M&A Deal, Financial Reporting & Tax Crossroads” and had a deeper understanding of the valuation process and its impact on various crucial facets of today’s business environment.

Learning Objectives of the presentation were as follows:
•   Better understand the inter-connectivity of the valuation process, the operations and the financial performance of an enterprise.
•   Optimize your Transaction’s impact to the P & L and Balance Sheet.
•   Leverage PIPE’s (Private Investment in Public Equity) and balance fair valuing assets.
•   Anticipate issues with Deal ‘Sweeteners’ and option grants.
•   Understand challenges between valuation opinions and audit compliance.
•   Explore International vs Domestic Deals within the above context.
•   Plan for the current challenges of Transfer Pricing from an international perspective.

Contact Us to get a copy of the presentation at the FEI Dallas Event on September 9th, 2014

About Financial Executives International (FEI):
FEI’s mission is to advance the success of senior-level financial executives, their organizations and the profession. For more than 80 years, FEI has been connecting senior-level financial executives by serving the needs and interests of members. The founding purpose of FEI was to define the profession, exchange ideas about best practices, educate members and others, and work with the government to improve the general economy.Read more: www.financialexecutives.org

ValuLink is a proud Platinum Sponsor of the Financial Executives International’s (FEI) Dallas Chapter for the fourth consecutive year. ValuLink is also a Silver Golf Sponsor and a Chapter Sponsor at the FEI Fort Worth Chapter.

About Financial Executives International’s (FEI):

FEI is a distinguished association of Financial Executive Members (Chief Financial Officers, Chief Accounting Officers, Controllers, Treasurers, Vice President of Finances, etc.) For more than 80 years, FEI has been connecting senior-level financial executives by serving the needs and interests of its members. The founding purpose of FEI was to define the profession, exchange ideas about best practices, educate members and others, and work with the government to improve the general economy. FEI’s mission is to advance the success of senior-level financial executives, their organizations and the profession.

FEI members have always been dedicated to the advancement of their chosen profession and the enrichment of their own careers. FEI is a unique forum for financial executives to: network and share best practices; engage in knowledge building conferences and seminars; be represented in critical national and global policy debates; and be aligned with a culture that fosters ethical leadership. There are over 600 FEI members in the Dallas area who represent a broad spectrum of companies and industries. At FEI Dallas, the dinner meetings, professional development seminars and informal outings focus on the highest quality speakers and entertainment to facilitate the flow of new ideas and perspectives as well as sound career and business decisions. Read more: www.financialexecutives.org

A leading software company named ValuLink as the ‘Designated Valuation Expert Witness’. The ‘Expert Witness’ is a prestigious title which enables ValuLink to testify on all aspects of business valuation and defend its own judgment when required by the client case. As the Expert Witness, ValuLink rendered a valuation opinion for the client, which was used by the client to avoid a costly litigious case in court. ValuLink assisted the client by understanding the litigious environment, the stakeholders, and the industry’s complexities with embedded intangible business characteristics.

“Based on my interactions with ValuLink and opposing counsel’s financial professionals, we have the better Valuation Expert.”

-CEO, Software Company

“ValuLink applies technical strength to analyze the complex nature of business to produce a valuation opinion which can stand close scrutiny.”

-Managing Member, ValuLink

About Expert Witness:

An Advance Prescription Services Company

We are pleased to announce that ValuLink was retained as Assured Pharmacy’s Valuation Expert to conduct a calculations of value of warrants / stock options for the sole purpose of financial reporting related to its annual audit. ValuLink’s responsive support and vast industry expertise boosts our client’s confidence to retain their Trusted Expert over several years.

About Assured Pharmacy, Inc.:
Assured Pharmacy, Inc. is a growing chain of specialty pharmacies that provide advanced prescription services to a diverse array of medical professionals and their patients. Assured Pharmacy is committed to providing these physicians and patients with a better prescription process. This enhanced process is achieved by blending advanced prescribing technologies with focused pharmacology. Read more: www.assuredrxservices.com

A Commonwealth Advisors, Inc. private equity alternative investment

We are pleased to announce that ValuLink was retained by TSB Ventures, LLC to conduct a series of business valuations across TSB Ventures, LLC’s portfolio of technology & professional services investments for financial reporting purposes.

About TSB Ventures, LLC:
TSB Ventures is a New Orleans, LA based private equity capital investment firm that invests financial and intellectual capital in early to mid-stage companies. Their mix of ventures consists of both debt financing and traditional equity investments. Read more: www.tsbventures.com

A diversified holding company

We are pleased to announce that ValuLink was engaged as Sammons‘ financial advisor and support analyst for their leverage buyout (LBO) acquisition of a European based company in the heavy equipment distribution and rental industry. The acquisition was greater than $100 Million in estimated value.

About Sammons Enterprises, Inc.:
With assets approaching $71 billion, Sammons Enterprises is a diversified holding company, with financial services, industrial equipment, and real estate businesses. Sammons ranks among the largest privately held companies in the world. The core of our company reflects proven operational expertise surrounded by a superior foundation of values and ethics. Read more: www.sammonsenterprises.com

A Leading producer of fresh cut fruit and vegetables

We are pleased to announce that ValuLink was retained by Country Fresh to conduct a calculations of value of the intangible assets associated with Country Fresh’s recent Stock Purchase for the sole purpose of financial reporting related to its annual audit.

About Country Fresh, Inc:
Country Fresh, Inc. is a leading provider of fresh-cut fruit and vegetables in a variety of blends, sizes, and packaging options. Our all natural, convenient, and ready-to-eat products are distributed nationwide to a variety of retail and foodservice outlets. Through regimented food safety and quality programs, Country Fresh provides the freshest and healthiest premium products in the food industry. Read more: www.countryfreshinc.com