STAMFORD, Conn., Stamford, CT based Olympus Partners is pleased to announce that Homax Group Inc., a portfolio company, has acquired Black Flag Brands LLC. One of the longest, continuously marketed consumer brands in the United States, Black Flag Brands manufactures and markets more than 30 different insect control products in the United States and throughout the Caribbean under the brand names: Black Flag(R), Roach Motel(R), Fly Motel(R), and Yellow Jacket Motel(R).

Lou Mischianti of Olympus Partners commented, "Black Flag adds a powerful brand to the Homax portfolio. As one of the preeminent insecticide brands in the marketplace, Black Flag brand recognition and market penetration can serve as a catalyst for Homax's other products in a number of retail channels."

Sawaya Segalas & Co., LLC, a leading consumer products investment banking firm, served as exclusive financial advisor to Black Flag Brands LLC. in this transaction and Kirkland & Ellis was the legal counsel for Homax.

Information on Olympus (http://www.olympuspartners.com)

Founded in 1988, Olympus Partners is a Stamford, Connecticut based private equity firm focused on providing equity capital for middle market management buyouts and for companies needing capital for expansion. Olympus is an active, long-term investor across a broad range of industries, including healthcare services, financial services, consumer products and business services.

Olympus manages over $3.1 billion on behalf of 50 blue-chip investors including corporate pension plans, state retirement systems and university endowment funds.

Information on the Homax Group (http://www.homaxproducts.com)

Based in Bellingham, WA, The Homax Group, Inc. is a leading supplier of high-quality, consumer friendly, DIY and contractor products. Its top-selling brands include Homax(R), Magic(R), Goo Gone(R), Jasco(R), Tile Guard(R), Rhodes American(R), Natural Magic(R) and Stone Care International(R). These products are carried nationally at home centers, mass merchandisers, hardware stores, paint dealers, grocery chains and specialty retailers.