Investment
-
Services
- Sell Side M&A
- Buy Side M&A
- Capital Raising
- Strategic Advisory
Ocean Bridge has been helping businesses create successful outcomes since its establishment in 2008, boasting a proven track record in managing sell-side transactions, be they domestic or cross-border. Ocean Bridge advises on sales of businesses and divestitures of non-core corporate activities for corporate clients, private equity firms, and family businesses. Since every sale process is unique, we tailor our transaction strategies specifically to meet our client’s expectations, from discreet private processes to public auctions. A strong network is essential for any strategic transaction. Ocean Bridge works with financial sponsors and strategic buyers across the globe to make sure our clients can find the right match for their ultimate success. We provide committed transaction support from senior partners who leverage their connections and expertise to achieve the optimal price for every client
Ocean Bridge provides advice on acquisition strategy and execution. On the buy-side, we coordinate organic and sustainable growth strategies to be implemented via acquisitions for corporate clients or portfolio companies of private equity clients, to enable companies to continue to thrive long after negotiations have ended. We begin the process by defining a clear acquisition strategy, utilizing our international resources to create a tailored target list. With partners in every major economy, we have the capacity and connections to approach local targets and ascertain interest. Our specialized research analysts and the combined industry expertise of our partners bring unparalleled insight and market intelligence to even the most complicated cases. Our services range from advising on strategy, transaction management, and sources of financing to negotiating acquisition terms.
M&A Services Including:
-
Execution of sell side mandates including searching for domestic and international strategic buyers and financial sponsors
-
Management of LBOs and MBOs
-
Definition of acquisition strategy
-
Design, initiation, and execution of international and domestic acquisition opportunities
-
Due diligence and negotiations
-
Advisory on mergers and joint ventures
Ocean Bridge understand the broad spectrum of financing solutions available to middle-market companies. While conventional lenders have historically been the popular source for raising capital, there are several alternative solutions that may make more sense for the situation at hand. Our team has relationships with leading providers and experience raising capital in the form of senior debt, subordinated debt, mezzanine debt, preferred equity, common equity and convertible equity.
-
Project finance initiatives
-
Public private partnerships
-
Fundraising advisory
-
Strategic financing
-
Acquisition financing
-
Leveraged finance
Valuation For M&A And Fairness Opinions
In today’s rapidly changing marketplace, the roadmap to profitable growth can be multifaceted and challenging. Ocean Bridge has an established track record in corporate strategic planning and can assist clients in evaluating strategic options to determine the most appropriate value-creation strategy.
An assessment of value is typically the foundation for any type of business transaction. Ocean Bridge works to help clients navigate transactions to quantify value. Our professionals assist companies, founders and entrepreneurs to value your business as well as value targets, offers, and/or value the synergies that may be achieved through a specific strategic business combination.
Acquisition analysis
The pursuit of an acquisition growth strategy requires a thorough assessment of an industry, target and geographic markets, and the valuation marketplace. Clients rely on our industry knowledge and transaction expertise to help guide them through this process.
Strategic alternatives analysis
Our clients often come to us for assistance in finding the right answers to key questions such as: How can I grow my business to maximize value? Is it time to sell my business to protect my capital? We support, stimulate, and challenge our clients’ point of view and enhance their strategic decision-making process.
Industry analysis
Our bankers are experts in their sector disciplines and often assist clients in performing market analyses to assess the competitive dynamics, growth opportunities, and consolidation trends within an industry to help establish the most appropriate growth strategy.
Financial capacity analysis
Through the use of modeling tools and a cost of capital analysis, we can examine your balance sheet capacity to determine the viability of various expansion strategies. Clients often seek our guidance when evaluating the decision to pursue greenfield expansion or acquire a company with a facility to increase critical mass and reduce costs.
