Beyond investment banking.
At our core, we believe the most valuable investments we make aren’t just financial. They’re the long-term relationships that we build with our clients and industry partners—grounded in unwavering standards of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism. Trust is the cornerstone of everything we do, transforming conversations into collaborations and partnerships into success stories that align with your vision and goals.
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Latest Success Story
MAE Represents Southerland in its Acquisition by 3Z Brands
3Z Brands (“3Z”), a vertically integrated manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer, and direct-to-consumer distributor of award-winning sleep products, has announced its acquisition of Southerland, Inc., a leading producer of high-quality mattresses serving brick-and-mortar retailers for over 120 years.
Announcements
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MAE’s Upholstery Report
A look into why investors should consider the upholstered furniture industry.
Contents include:
- a snapshot of the furniture industry;
- a closer look into the upholstered furniture segment
– the global market
– supply chains
– why we should produce domestically - and more
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Mike Watson Rejoins MAE as Partner
Watson was MAE’s initial professional hire in 1991, and he worked with the firm for 17 years, rising to the position of managing director. He started his career in the merchant banking and corporate finance areas of Bankers Trust in New York.
Client Testimonial
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Founder, Family Owned Business
Our latest research
The Furnishings Digest - First Quarter 2025
Read the MAE First Quarter 2025 Furnishings Digest. Covered in this edition are:
- Lack of Enthusiasm? Too Complacent? Expecting More Sloppy Sales?
- Inventories are Still Too High
- Logistical Costs are Out of Control
- Overall Inflation, Including Labor, Remains Too High