Guiding Your Business Forward with Expertise and Integrity.
At every stage of your business journey—whether you’re planning for growth, navigating acquisitions, preparing for a liquidity event, or exploring succession strategies—MAE is your trusted partner. With deep expertise and a focus on collaboration, we provide insights that combine integrity, experience, and the right connections to help you succeed.
How We Can Help
Mergers & Acquisition
We specialize in mergers and acquisitions, managing both sell-side and buy-side mandates with precision and care. From initial consultations to post-transaction support, our team delivers strategic guidance every step of the way. Whether representing directors, shareholders, or managers, we excel in handling mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, buyouts, and other sophisticated transactions.
Sale Mandate
Selling or recapitalizing your company is one of the most significant decisions an owner can make—and we are here to help you make it with confidence. Our sell-side engagements focus on:
• Defining achievable objectives
• Assessing business value in the current market
• Crafting detailed, confidential sales memoranda
• Identifying and evaluating potential buyers
• Structuring and negotiating terms
• Addressing potential challenges
• Coordinating with legal and accounting experts to ensure seamless closure
We’re committed to helping you achieve the best outcome while minimizing stress throughout the process.
Acquisition Mandate
For buy-side engagements, we work closely with you to:
• Define acquisition criteria tailored to your goals
• Conduct thorough market research
• Identify and approach potential targets
• Negotiate favorable terms
• Manage the transaction to successful completion
Whether it’s formulating tender offer strategies or exploring unique acquisition opportunities, we’re with you every step of the way.
Fairness Opinions
When businesses face critical financial decisions, clarity and confidence are essential. Our fairness opinions provide an independent, expert perspective to help directors, special committees, managers, and shareholders make informed choices. We deliver actionable insights and valuations that support sound decision-making.
Private Equity Relationships
We’re proud to offer specialized M&A solutions for private equity firms. Our deep understanding of the private equity landscape enables us to navigate complex transactions, maximize value, and achieve your strategic goals. From identifying high-potential targets to managing every aspect of the deal process, we provide end-to-end support that enhances portfolio performance and drives growth.
Let’s partner to unlock exceptional opportunities.
Corporate Advisory
Our corporate finance advisory services cover a wide range of needs, including guidance on capital formation, balance sheet optimization, restructuring of banking facilities, and valuation assessments. When appropriate, we engage at the board level to deliver strategic counsel that drives performance and long-term value.
Business Advisory Services
Our business advisory services are designed to position your business for lasting success by enhancing your company’s financial health and strategic direction. We assist with strengthening balance sheets through debt refinancing and sourcing new capital, acquiring or divesting divisions or entire entities, planning and executing public offerings, and long-term strategic initiatives involving mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
Valuations
With extensive expertise in valuation services, we provide comprehensive assessments for public and private entities alike. Our valuation services support a variety of needs, including estate planning, minority interest transactions, pre-merger and acquisition evaluations, ESOPs, and compliance with ASC 805 and 350 (Goodwill) regulations. Whether for corporate or personal purposes, our valuations offer clarity and precision you can rely on.
Consulting & Research
Senior management teams and investors frequently turn to us for exclusive data and strategic insights that aren’t readily available elsewhere. Our unique research approach allows us to provide tailored consulting services that give you a competitive edge.
• Over 150 years of collective experience
• Rare data points and distinctive business perspectives
• Longstanding relationships with leading executives
Our connections often date back to the earliest stages of a company’s journey, whether pre-IPO or in family-owned enterprises. This history of trust and confidentiality has established MAE as a valued partner for both public and private organizations.
With a commitment to long-term planning and strategic thinking, we are here to help you achieve your goals and build a future defined by success, growth, and innovation.
See our success stories.
Our expertise in the closely held and family-owned businesses and furnishings industry makes us a trusted partner. Discover how we can guide the next iteration of your company.