First Options of Chicago, Inc. has strong relationships with its private and institutional investors and obtains capital on a deal-by-deal basis for acquisitions, restructuring and recapitalizations of small private and public companies. First Options of Chicago focuses its investment efforts on opportunities such as bankruptcies, turnarounds, and other challenging situations (e.g., labor issues, environmental challenges, carve outs). Typically, First Options of Chicago, Inc. buys or contracts interests in or takes equity option stakes of companies in industrial, textile, close-outs, heavy manufacturing, and related service industries and believes it can generate high returns on invested capital by buying distressed assets, partnering with experienced operators, and building large busines