MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
“A global leader in M&A, offering you competitive options”
At Halkin Group, we provide expert advice and support in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures for our clients. Our team of senior bankers is dedicated to providing personalized service to all our clients, regardless of the size or location of the transaction. With our extensive network of client companies and financial buyers, we can identify the most appropriate parties for a successful transaction.
BUYSIDE & SELLSIDE TRANSACTIONS
Having an advisor with a deep understanding of your industry and M&A tactics is crucial when considering selling your business or purchasing a new one. Our industry-specific experts can offer valuable insights to aid in the process. We have a proven track record of helping buyers and sellers develop M&A strategies, locate potential acquisition targets, negotiate transactions, and secure acquisition financing.
LEVERAGED TRANSACTIONS
Our team has an interdisciplinary approach that helps us quickly evaluate the most effective way to handle complex, highly leveraged situations. We use our expertise in mergers and acquisitions and knowledge of capital markets to navigate these situations. Additionally, we often assist in raising the capital needed to complete these transactions.
FAIRNESS OPINIONS
Our team provides unbiased opinions and thorough analyses to help business owners, boards of directors, special committees, and companies fulfil their fiduciary responsibilities. With decades of experience valuing companies and their securities in complex situations, we are trusted advisors for clients worldwide. Our expertise extends to various change-of-control transactions, including affiliate and insider transactions, related-party transactions, synergistic mergers, competing offers, and down-round financings.
ACTIVIST SHAREHOLDER ADVISORY
At Halkin Group, we help clients prepare for, predict, and respond to shareholder activism. Our advice is based on thorough analysis and a deep understanding of the factors that make companies vulnerable to such activity. Houlihan Lokey leverages its expertise to customize responsible actions and reactions to each client's situation. If a client receives an activist letter or filing, we work with them to coordinate a comprehensive response that aligns with their goals.
Sometimes, Halkin Group may assist activist shareholders with select transactions by providing strategic and analytical support. This could entail challenging the terms of announced transactions or advocating for specific strategic alternatives that benefit shareholders.
GENERAL ADVISORY
Our company offers a range of financial advisory services to assist companies in improving shareholder value. Our services include evaluating the company's portfolio of businesses, capital structure, dividend policy, strategic alternatives, and other related issues. We act as a sounding board for the company, management team, board of directors, or independent committee to fulfil their fiduciary responsibilities in public or private enterprises. .
TAKEOVER DEFENSE
To protect against takeover offers, it's essential to have an advisor in place early on. At Halkin Group, we offer guidance to public companies and activist shareholders facing specific intentions from others. Our team of experts analyzes a company's defensive profile using our top M&A and valuation practices. We're a reliable partner for companies dealing with takeover defence issues, especially given the heightened focus on corporate governance and shareholder scrutiny.