Authentix is a Dallas-based company that offers a complete portfolio of anti-counterfeiting, and supply chain control solutions. Chiron Financial Advisors, L.L.C. was retained by the company to perform a valuation analysis and assist the company with its strategic options.

Mexmal was formed in Laredo, Texas in 1990 to capitalize on the growing demand for computer products in Mexico. Mexmal was soon distributing its own brand, “Alaska”, as well as Dell, Microsoft, and Gateway products. Mexmal had grown to become the second largest computer distributor in Mexico with five distribution facilities. In 2004, the company's revenue had grown to more than $150 million; however, the company's margins were extremely thin. A marginal cash flow coupled with a massive debt structure led to a restructuring. Chiron Financial Advisors, L.L.C. was engaged to seek alternatives which ultimately included a Section 363 sale under the provisions of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.