Mergers & Acquisitions Support Services

M&A deals are multifaceted.  They combine the strategies, finances, emotions, and logic of a whole host of interested parties (buyers, sellers, employees, attorneys, CPAs, families, etc.) They are also extremely time consuming and risky.  Mistakes in the M&A process cost substantial amounts of time, money and, even, credibility. As a result, the process can be stressful and emotional.

Buy/Sell Support Services

Assist the business owner on a consulting basis regarding potential purchase or acquisition opportunities. Strata assists the business owner in evaluating the purchase of other entities or the sale of assets or the entire business enterprise. We work with intermediaries and representatives of other businesses on behalf of client/business owners with the best interests of our clients in mind. We provide unfiltered analysis and feedback as consultants for the client/business owner.

Recapitalizations

Businesses conduct recapitalizations for many reasons: to provide liquidity for shareholders, to reduce ownership in closely-held businesses while keeping controlling shareholders in place, or to reduce the overall cost of capital. If the business requires additional capital, Strata helps such businesses determine their most appropriate capital structures in support of future growth. The firm also assists its clients in structuring and negotiating an optimal debt-equity mix.

Divestitures

Strata works closely with business owners to implement divestitures and spin-offs of subsidiaries, divisions, product lines or assets that no longer fit corporate long-range plans. Because most businesses do not employ dedicated staff capable of specializing in corporate divestitures, they rely on Strata to provide a high level of professional expertise. The firm leverages its resources to identify the most likely buyers for its clients' corporate assets and to conduct the most thorough and confidential auction possible.

Management Buyouts

Strata assists its clients in conceptualizing and structuring buyout plans. The firm also advises on alternative courses of action, anticipates likely shareholder responses, makes presentations to shareholders and negotiates transactions for both debt and equity financing.  

In addition to working with business owners, our experts work with existing attorneys, CPAs and other financial advisors in order to provide the best solution for the client and his or her team of advisors.