We are a boutique investment bank with global reach offering specialized transaction services

Selling/Acquiring companies or Raising Capital, requires a broad range of skills and experience, including but not limited to (1) know which Investors would likely have the right appetite, (2) understanding on how to conduct a competitive process and generate multiple purchase offers, (3) objectively value the company or pricing the Capital Raising versus industry "comps" and to determine the right "comps" to use, (4) up-to-date understanding of capital markets and the current financial structures used, (5) understanding on acquirer/sellers objections and issues, (6) proven track record of negotiating and getting deals done. Machen Capital experience - we've been through this process hundred times - can pay off many times and gives you confidence of your final decision. The stakes are too high to not have a Transaction Advisor on your side.

Machen Capital is constantly focused on the end result to ensure that the process is managed in such a manner that seller/buyers/investors have the right amount and quality of information for them to make an informed decision in order to maximize the success factor of the deal. The process of converting preliminary interest into a deal commitment takes a thorough knowledge of how to direct counterparts to the end goal-which is Machen Capital's added value as the Client's Transaction Advisor.

Selling/Acquiring companies or Raising Capital is incredibly intense, time consuming and disruptive, involving myriad details, and, typically, consuming at least six months of fully dedicated efforts. From producing a sharp & compelling marketing materials, organize & operate data-room, conduct persuasive road shows, schedule management presentations while effective optimizing the transaction structure, negotiations and closing terms. The additional resources provided by Machen Capital can shoulder some of the heavy lifting of the process, allowing your management team to focus on their day-to-day responsibilities and minimize distraction.

Even if you feel you have the ability to run the process, a third party is still in a position to do a better job. Often times, the key to maximizing the outcome of a deal is to run a process whereby all of the potential buyers/sellers/investors walk through the process concurrently. In the real world, getting multiple counterparts to step through a process together is not easy. Machen Capital is in the best position to manage the process while maintaining the confidence of the Investors that the process is being conducted in a fair and reasonable manner. Ability and credibility to represent the client with the objectivity and fairness necessary to command the respect of investors is critical to keep the momentum of the deal, while at the same time preserving the client from premature/excessive exposure.