Acquisition Advisory

PRIMARY CONTACT: Peter J. Lieberman

Mergers, Acquisitions and Management Buyouts/Buy-ins

The Schneider Downs Corporate Finance team has extensive experience and success assisting clients in their pursuit of specific acquisition targets and in orchestrating broad acquisition programs. We take a customized approach to each client engagement during every phase of the acquisition process, partnering with you to:

Develop acquisition criteria or a comprehensive strategy
Research, identify and screen candidates
Initiate contact with promising targets
Serve as an important buffer between buyer and seller
Valuation of targets
Provide a framework for client due diligence of targets
Structure and negotiate transaction terms
Source and arrange for debt and equity financing, if needed

Contact a member of our Corporate Finance team today for a confidential conversation.

About Schneider Downs Corporate Finance

Schneider Downs Corporate Finance is a leading, full-service investment banking, corporate finance and strategic advisory firm serving the needs of mid-market and small companies. With close to 100 combined years of financial transaction and executive management experience across a broad spectrum of industries and client situations, our focus is to provide premier advisory services in the areas of company sales and divestitures, acquisitions, fund-raising and strategic advisory.

Schneider Downs Corporate Finance, LP is a registered broker/dealer. Member FINRA/SIPC.

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