“EBIZ Enterprises, Inc…a leading manufacturer and distributor
of Linux(R) computer systems, announced today that it has engaged
the services of Mesirow Financial to provide the Company with
financial advisory services and investment banking activities.”
“EBIZ is an innovator in the emerging Linux market, both as
a manufacturer of its Element-L branded family of desktop/notebook
computers and servers, as well as a leading full-service specialty
distributor of ‘Everything Linux’ through their e-commerce web
site www.thelinuxstore.com. In addition, the company is
developing and manufacturing the highly-stylistic PIA (Personal
Internet Appliance), the worlds first true Linux-based Internet
appliance that will be marketed to the consumer market beginning in
November, 1999.”
“Mesirow Financial, founded in 1937, is a leading financial
services firm with over 700 employees in nine offices throughout
the United States and abroad. They manage nearly $3 billion in
assets.”