December 3, 2009
W.G. Nielsen & Co., a leading investment banking firm headquartered in Denver, announced that it assisted Tuff Shed, Inc., a Denver-based company, in successfully negotiating a financing arrangement with Hunting Dog Capital, LLC, and St. Cloud Capital, LLC. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
"We found terrific lenders in Hunting Dog Capital and St. Cloud Capital," said Wayne Nielsen, President of W. G. Nielsen & Co. "They have the culture and focus to allow Tuff Shed appropriate operating autonomy while providing valuable resources for the Company."
"Hunting Dog Capital and St. Cloud Capital have very similar cultures to Tuff Shed. We believe that operating relationship between us will be strong and cooperative," said Tom Saurey, Founder and President of Tuff Shed. "W.G. Nielsen & Co. worked diligently to find outstanding lenders who understand our business. Wayne Nielsen was instrumental in establishing the relationship and in negotiating the transaction with Hunting Dog Capital and St. Cloud Capital."
"We are excited about working with Tuff Shed," said Todd Blankfort, Principal of Hunting Dog Capital. "Tom and his team have built a phenomenal company that we believe will continue to grow and thrive. We hope our partnership will help the company reach new levels of success."