Bowman/Hanson is a microcap investment banking firm that offers corporate finance services to both entrepreneurs and middle-market companies. We specialize in the following activities: Sale of Business For owners of entrepreneurial and middle-market companies, we act as an exclusive investment banker to assist in the preparation and marketing of the business. Our procedure generates the optimum price and terms while ensuring the highest level of confidentiality throughout the process. Acquisition Financing/Management Buyouts We assist buyers and/or operating management in the structuring of transactions and preparation of business plans. We also market financing. Bowman/Hanson maintains relationships with various banks, asset-based lenders, and mezzanine sources that focus on financing buyouts of companies in the range of 5 to 20 million in sales. We can raise debt capital (1 to 20 million), mezzanine (5 to 10 million), or "mini" mezzanine (1 to 3 million). Our total transaction size is generally in the 2 to 50 million range. Acquisition Search We help middle-market companies, buyout funds, and search funds identify and qualify suitable companies for acquisition. We qualify the candidates and package sellers that have realistic market-value expectations. Business Appraisal We perform evaluations to negotiate sales, secure credit, settle legal disputes, or determine tax liability. Valuation is as much art as science, yet it also is a highly technical field. The ability to judge which valuation method is best suited to a companys needsand apply it to get an accurate picture of value requires the experience Bowman/Hanson can bring to the table. Most of our services are billed with an engagement fee and a performance fee upon successful completion of a transaction. |
