Option #4: Comprehensive & Confidential Sell-Side Representation

We accept a limited number of client companies to represent in a traditional full service confidential merger & acquisition advisory capacity. We only offer full representation to companies that meet a very narrow set of criteria and where we are confident our time, resources, and effort will result in a successful outcome for our client. We call this, “Fortune 500 Service for Middle-Market Companies”.

Whether a company has revenues of $200 million, or only $2 million, we believe they need and deserve the same level of service that larger firms enjoy. Since 1989 our team has successfully completed over 1,650 engagements and offered client companies an exceptional blend of financial and advisory expertise, “street smart” negotiating skills, and professional integrity.

We focus on finding hidden values, true earnings vs. reported earnings, proper positioning and proven strategies to efficiently close win-win transactions. We are a critical corporate development resource that allows our clients to level the playing field with larger merger candidates or competitors. We help clients maximize their shareholder value.

We maintain our own proprietary internal database of over 3,750 Private Equity/Buyout Groups in North America/Europe/Asia, over 1,200 other intermediaries and investment banking firms (each with their own registered buyers) and directly contact over 2,500 companies each month (30,000/year) on behalf of our clients. We also research strategic buyers (both public and private companies) using industry, geographical, and financial criteria, as well as past acquisition history within each industry. Our " Fortune 500 Service for Middle-Market Companies " assures our clients unparalleled access to the international marketplace.

The fees for these services vary by scope and complexity and can only be quoted on a per case basis. However, the typical full-service Comprehensive & Confidential Sell-Side Representation normally is charged at the rate of three monthly payments of $9,000 to $12,000 and includes our Professional Fair Market Valuation as well as research and preparation of all financial and marketing materials needed to properly present the company. Normally this includes all costs associated with marketing the company. We typically do not charge monthly retainers for this service. Our objective is to get the transaction closed at the highest possible price/valuation for our client (our level of compensation is in fact contingent on this level). Upon closing our success/completion fee is due, but only when we have actually closed a transaction for our client with a suitable buyer or investor. This success/completion fee typically is on a sliding scale based on the Gross Transaction Value at 10% of the first million, 8% of the second million, 6% of the third million, and 4% of every million thereafter. (For large transactions this fee can be reduced down to only 2%). This fee is only due upon successfully closing a transaction, otherwise there would be no completion fee due us.

Other Investment Banking services are also available. Fees for these specific services can only be quoted on a case by case basis and may include the following: