Transaction Summary

McColl Partners, LLC acted as financial advisor to Protective Products International Corp. ("Protective Products"), a leading manufacturer of soft armor products, in its sale to Ceramic Protection Corp. ("Ceramic Protection") (TSX:CEP).

The acquisition of Protective Products provides Ceramic Protection with a broadened product portfolio, an increased geographic scope, and the opportunity for significant growth in the military and police armor markets.

About Protective Products International Corp.

Headquartered in Sunrise, Florida, Protective Products is an established manufacturer and marketer of concealable and tactical armor and tactical accessories for law enforcement, military, and security applications. Protective Products sells its body armor and accessories through an extensive worldwide distribution network in over 15 countries to over 1,000 customers.

About Ceramic Protection Corp.

Headquartered in Calgary, Canada, Ceramic Protection designs and manufactures ceramic and composite ballistic armor systems and industrial wear solutions. The company specializes in alumina-based, boron carbide, and silicon carbide armor products that are used extensively in both military and law enforcement applications.

About McColl Partners, LLC

McColl Partners is an independent investment banking firm specializing in the needs of management and owners of middle-market companies.  With significant experience working with private equity groups, entrepreneurs, family-owned businesses, public companies, financial institutions, and divisions of large companies, the firm is dedicated to offering strategic advice and assistance to its clients regarding mergers and acquisitions and private capital raising assignments.

For more information about our Business Services Group, please contact Eric Andreozzi or Brian Davis at (704) 333-0525.  More information about McColl Partners can be found at www.mccollpartners.com.