Investing in U.S. and Canadian middle market companies undergoing strategic transition.
 

Effigi

Effigi, Inc.
Montreal, Canada

Founded in 1991, Effigi designs and develops a broad array of apparel and related accessories, and home décor products rich in design and fashion.   The mission of the Company is to provide consumers better value, in terms of quality and design appeal, at moderate prices.  Based in Montreal, Quebec, Effigi employs more than 120 design and brand development professionals.  These designers not only build Effigi's brands such as Gagou Tagou®, Romeo & Juliette®, Black Mountain® and Tag®, among others, but also possess a unique ability to design and develop full lines of product for retail private label programs.  Effigi's products are currently distributed primarily throughout Quebec and other Canadian provinces, Dubai and Australia, with a limited, but growing presence in the United States.

Hilco Equity made an equity investment in Effigi, Inc., in July, 2007.  For more information on the company, please visit its web site: www.effigi.com