Founded in 1992 by senior executives with entrepreneurial, line operating, and bulge bracket investment banking experience.

During the month of March 2010, Avalon, as the sole placement agent, raised Frederick's of Hollywood Group Inc. $3mm in common stock and warrants.





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In Play
A situation where the acquisition of a company is being actively pursued by one or more entities.

Income Statement
A financial statement showing the revenues, expenses and income (the difference between revenues and expenses) of a company over some period of time.

Initial Public Offering (IPO)
The initial offering of a company's securities to the public based on a registration statement filed with the SEC.

Intellectual Property
Certain intangible assets such as, patents, trademarks, and copyrights.

Intermediary
An agent who is engaged to negotiate matters between two parties, also called a Business Broker.

Inventory Profits
Profits generated as a result of inflation, in which old inventory is sold at a profit because of increasing prices. This is more likely to occur when a company is using FIFO rather than LIFO.

Investment Bank
Financial intermediaries who perform a variety of services, including aiding in the sale of securities, facilitating Mergers and acquisitions, and other corporate reorganizations or may act as brokers to both individual and institutional clients.

Issuer
The entity whose securities are being sold.

Junior Debt
See Subordinated Debt.

Key Man Life Insurance
Life insurance on the life of a key executive that is payable to the company. Companies buy key man life insurance in order to minimize the possible disruption that would be caused to a business on the death of a key employee.


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