Cattaneo Corporate Finance Solutions from Cattaneo Birmingham

IN DEPTH KNOWLEDGE OF CORPORATE TRANSACTIONS AND FINANCING

FINANCE & FUNDING

IDENTIFYING TARGETS THROUGH TO NEGOTIATION AND COMPLETION

ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

OBTAINING DEBT FUNDING PACKAGES THAT ALIGN WITH STRATEGIC ASPIRATIONS

DEBT ADVISORY

STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EXPERT ADVICE FROM EXPERIENCED ADVISERS

STRATEGIC ADVICE

A TRACK RECORD OF PREPARING BUSINESSES FOR DISPOSAL AND MAXIMISING SALE VALUE

COMPANY DISPOSALS

EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE
OF THE REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT FOR PLCs

PUBLIC COMPANY SERVICES

Cattaneo provides independent corporate finance advice and transaction execution services for public companies, private companies, management, shareholders and investors.

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OUR SERVICES

ACQUISITIONS

If you are looking to buy a business then we can advise you from start to finish. We understand the acquisition process from identifying and approaching targets through to negotiating and completing a successful transaction.

DISPOSALS

We have a strong track record of maximising a business’ value on sale by preparing it for disposal, developing the key selling proposition and identifying buyers in the UK & overseas whilst carefully managing a tailored process.

STRATEGIC ADVICE

Strategy is fundamental to achieving your business objectives. Our team brings considerable experience gained in industry, private equity, capital markets and M&A to help you determine and then execute your strategy.

FUNDING

Whether you need funding for business growth, an acquisition, an MBO, or to buy out a shareholder we have the expertise and experience to advise you on your options for debt, private equity and public capital markets funding.

PUBLIC COMPANY SERVICES

We have extensive knowledge of the regulatory environment surrounding PLCs and have advised on a wide range of corporate transactions including; takeover, tender offer, public to private, IPO and delisting.

MANAGEMENT BUY-OUT

If you are considering an MBO then we have extensive experience agreeing terms with vendors as well as sourcing, structuring and negotiating debt and equity funding packages and advising on management terms.

‘We appointed Cattaneo due to their track record acting on UK public company takeovers, including across international borders, and in particular, their demonstrable success in achieving high levels of irrevocable undertakings from both institutional and individual investors. I can ask a great deal of advisers, but Cattaneo’s ability to provide clear and effective advice on the intricacies of the Takeover Code while also thinking beyond the obvious when advising us on the most effective strategies to achieve our objectives was extremely impressive. The Cattaneo team exceeded my high expectations throughout each stage of the acquisition process, and I cannot recommend them highly enough.’

Rick Fishel, SVP Strategic Business and Market Development, Masimo Corporation

‘We have worked with Cattaneo for a number of years and have, without fail, found their advice to be both technically excellent and commercially astute. Their in-depth understanding of our business model, financial data and shareholder objectives allowed them to shape a deal which was fully negotiated prior to granting exclusivity and then drive the process in the most efficient manner to deliver the deal as proposed. I cannot thank them enough for their support over the years and through this transaction in particular.’

Andy Nickson, Director, Sil-Mid

‘Having worked with Cattaneo on a number of previous transactions, we know that they understand the way in which we work and so trust them to integrate effortlessly into our team and lead the process for us, allowing us more time to spend on other aspects of the transaction as well as our day jobs. Their understanding of our business, strategy and market and their skills in corporate dealmaking were again evident on this transaction.’

Mark Tapper, Chief Operating Officer Palletforce

‘The intimate knowledge that the Cattaneo team had of our business model and financial systems was instrumental in us putting the investment proposition together efficiently, including our growth forecasts, and then in preparing and managing multiple vendor-led due diligence workstreams. Having established initial investor interest they capitalised on this to build momentum and enthusiasm through a competitive process. As they have done so previously, Cattaneo worked seamlessly to tight deadlines as part of our own team and with our other advisers.’

Nik Tuson, Founder, Avantis

‘The Cattaneo team have been working with me to look at acquisitions over the last few years and they have been very supportive throughout this time. When it came to executing this transaction they were responsive, knowledgeable and had a wide range of connections in the funding market, which was key to completing this deal. Their proactive approach drove the transaction forward and generated the momentum needed to get it over the line.’

Keith Tudor, Director T3i Holdings

‘We knew of Cattaneo from their work on the MBO of Martin Audio and that relationship meant that our objectives for a sale could be communicated clearly to Focusrite to cut through the fog created by Covid. Their in-depth understanding of our business and its fit with the buyer meant that they were able to provide us with the support and assistance we needed though the process – without Cattaneo it would have been a real challenge for us.’

Davey Smalley, Director, Linea Research

‘As advisers to publicly traded companies ourselves, we understood the remit but needed to retain an independent financial adviser who could get up to speed quickly on what was a complex transaction from a regulatory point of view with aspects falling under the London Stock Exchange, the FSA and of course the Takeover Panel regulations. We knew the Cattaneo team had the technical capability to get to grips with these complexities and respond rapidly when we approached them. Cattaneo were there to support us as needed as we went through the process.’

Steve Douglas, Group Finance Director, Arden Partners

‘We are delighted to have acquired the business, there were many twists and turns along the way and the guidance and advice we received from the Cattaneo team throughout the process was invaluable. The deal is good for the company and its employees and gives us the opportunity to invest, innovate and realise the considerable potential that we, as a management team, know Window Widgets has.’

Sarah Hitchings, Sales & Marketing Director, Window Widgets

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Cattaneo provides independent corporate finance advice and transaction execution services for public companies, private companies, management, shareholders and investors.

deals announced

average (£) M&A deal value

cross border deals

takeover code deals

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OUR SERVICES

ACQUISITIONS

DISPOSALS

STRATEGIC ADVICE

FUNDING

PUBLIC COMPANY SERVICES

MANAGEMENT BUY-OUT

TESTIMONIALS

Rick Fishel, SVP Strategic Business and Market Development, Masimo Corporation

Andy Nickson, Director, Sil-Mid

Mark Tapper, Chief Operating Officer Palletforce

Nik Tuson, Founder, Avantis

Keith Tudor, Director T3i Holdings

Davey Smalley, Director, Linea Research

Steve Douglas, Group Finance Director, Arden Partners

Sarah Hitchings, Sales & Marketing Director, Window Widgets

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