Our M&A Services
KippsDeSanto’s industry-focused mergers and acquisitions investment banking team has a long track record of executing on complex merger, divestiture and sellside transactions. We develop trusted relationships, execute a client-focused approach and commit to transparent advice.
Our rigorous process for M&A execution provides the foundation for maximizing value, term and conditions, speed and certainty to transaction closing. In addition, our domain and industry focus – aerospace, defense technology and government – provides unique experience, insights and leverage across the entire lifecycle of a M&A transaction.
Key M&A Discriminators
- Deep industry expertise across Aerospace / Defense, Government Technology Services, and Enterprise Technology
- Senior bankers have advised on 200+ investment banking deals totaling over $17 billion in transaction value
- KippsDeSanto has closed 100+ M&A transactions since 2008
- In-depth market intel formed from comprehensive industry coverage model, proprietary M&A research and senior relationships with major industry players
- Global reach across strategic buyers and financial investors
- No conflicts of interest – period
- Consultative approach to transaction execution with a focus on client objectives
- Two decade history of navigating all industry cycles, conditions and dynamics
Key M&A Services
- Initial assessment of strategic options
- Comprehensive review of strategic options with all stakeholders
- Develop overall M&A process
- Determine optimal timing for transactions
- Build financial forecast model
- Build transaction marketing materials
- Build data room
- Contact approved buyers and investors
- Coordinate bid deadlines
- Negotiate financial terms of transactions
- Coordinate due diligence
- Facilitate closing of transaction
- Coordinate with lawyers, accountants, private wealth managers and consultants
Types of Investment Banking Transactions
- Private company sale
- Private equity-backed company sale
- ESOP-owned (full or partial) company sale
- Sale to strategic buyer
- Sale to private equity investor
- Sale to international investor/buyer
- Management buyouts
- Public company divestiture
- Stock-for-stock merger
- ESOP transaction
- Minority investment
- Debt financing
- Buyside support
- Preemptive Offers
Key KippsDeSanto Differentiators
- Analysis
- Hustle
- Preparation
- Negotiation
- Thoughtful
- Credible
- Confidential
- Client- Focus
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Our sellside M&A advisory service is comprehensive and end-to-end, from preparation to negotiation to the closing of the deal. With KippsDeSanto, there’s simply no substitute for experience.
