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Phoenix, AZ (May 17, 2013)
Merger of SkyMall and Xhibit Creates Next-Generation Merchandising and Relationship Sales Enterprise

Phoenix, AZ (May 14, 2013)
Najafi Companies Invests in Leading Children Digital Book Company MeeGenius

Phoenix, AZ (May 6, 2013)
Najafi Companies-Owned SkyMall, Inc. Names Kevin Weiss Chief Executive Officer

Los Angeles, CA (January 28, 2013)
Jeffrey Berg Announces Resolution

Phoenix, AZ (December 10, 2012)
Najafi Companies Announces the Sale of Trend Homes to Ryland Group, Inc.

Phoenix, AZ (September 4, 2012)
Najafi Companies Complete Acquisition of North American Assets and Business of Cinram

Phoenix, AZ (April, 4, 2012)
Najafi Companies-Owned Direct Brands Acquires Multichannel Specialty Retailer and Loyalty Program Provider, SkyMall

Phoenix, AZ (July 14, 2011)
Najafi Companies Statement

Ann Arbor, MI (June 30, 2011)
Borders Enters Into Preliminary Agreement with Direct Brands, a Portfolio Company of Najafi Companies

Phoenix, AZ (May 23, 2011)
Najafi Companies Acquires DirectGroup France, Belgium, Switzerland and Quebec from Bertelsmann

Phoenix, AZ (March 10, 2010)
Najafi Companies Portfolio Company, Innovative Brands, Agrees to Sell Pert Plus Shampoo and Sure Deodorant

About Najafi Companies

Najafi Companies is an International private investment firm based in Phoenix, Arizona, with offices in Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Toronto and holdings in sectors including consumer, media, technology, industrial, energy and real estate across seven countries. The firm makes highly-selective investments in companies with strong management teams across a variety of industries, often in areas undergoing rapid technological transformation. The firm takes a long-term view on its investments and focuses its efforts to create value through growth and superior performance.

Najafi Companies funds its investments with internally generated capital, not through a fund. Free from the restrictions of a fund, the firm is able to move quickly and decisively when investing, and with no requirements to return capital to outside partners, Najafi Companies is able to make investments that create maximum value for the long term.

Our Approach

Najafi Companies approaches its investments as partnerships; we seek out opportunities to partner with world-class management teams to create superior value for the long-term. We value our personal and business relationships and hold ourselves to the highest standards of ethical behavior. We treat our partners with respect and we interact in the marketplace with honesty and integrity.

Najafi Companies succeeds by:

  • Partnering with world-class management teams
  • Identifying undervalued companies and industries
  • Providing capital to fulfill growth initiatives
  • Establishing sustainable competitive advantage