CINCINNATI - Fifth Third Securities, Inc. acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Schafer Industries Inc. on its recent acquisition by HBM Holdings Company.

Based in South Bend, Indiana, Schafer is a producer of high-precision, custom-engineered gears and machined parts, as well as axles, transaxles, transmissions and other components for recreational and off-road vehicle applications. Schafer's focus on custom engineering, high-quality production and integrated solutions has made it a leader across a diverse set of industries.

'The Fifth Third Securities team not only was wonderful to work with, but it also delivered results,' said Bipin Doshi, CEO of Schafer. 'The team worked efficiently and effectively with our legal, financial and operational teams and successfully closed the deal in a 45-day window.'

'Our investment banking team is proud to have represented Schafer and its shareholders in their transition to new ownership under HBM Holdings and we look forward to following the company's continued growth and success,' said Jeremy Eberlein, managing director and Head of Fifth Third Securities' Diversified Industrials Group. 'Schafer's impressive capabilities and dedicated employees will be an excellent fit with HBM's dedication to long-term value creation and provide HBM with a strong platform for future industry leadership.'

HBM is an investment and management company that acquires, supports and operates middle-market businesses in industrial products and services. With a long-term buy and build approach, HBM combines the benefits of both a strategic acquirer and a private equity firm to grow a diversified portfolio of businesses.

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