Public and Multinational Corporations
Seale & Associates is proud to serve public and multinational corporations as a trusted advisor on a diverse range of M&A transactions and corporate finance initiatives. With extensive experience working alongside some of the world’s most recognized companies, we bring the expertise, seasoned professionals, and process-driven approach required to achieve complex objectives and deliver impactful results. We understand the high expectations and unique requirements that come with M&A transactions in a public company setting, and our long-term track record of successfully completing transactions ensures exceptional outcomes.
Our engagements begin with a deep understanding of each client’s strategic goals, allowing us to craft a customized process that leverages our innovative solutions and trusted guidance. Our flat organization and entrepreneurial culture enable agility and tailored solutions, ensuring that we respond swiftly and effectively to complex challenges while aligning with each client’s vision for success.
Services to public and multinational corporations include:
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Corporate Divestitures
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Partial Sale of Equity (Majority/Minority)
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Recapitalization
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Complex Carve-outs and Spin-offs
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Joint Ventures
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Strategic Alliances and Partnerships
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Distressed and Special Situation Sales
- Acquisitions of Pre-Defined Targets
- Acquisition Pipeline Development
- Auction Process Participation
- Target Companies Research
- Acquisition Strategy Definition
- Strategic Alternatives Assessments
- Valuation and Financial Analysis
- Deal Structuring
FAQs from our clients
How do you support public and multinational corporations in developing and managing their acquisition pipeline?
We take a disciplined, comprehensive approach to acquisitions for public and multinational corporations. Our process begins with a strategic assessment to ensure alignment with your company’s objectives. Using deep industry insights, a robust network, and proprietary research, we identify acquisition targets that best match your strategic vision.
In the pre-qualification stage, we personally reach out to potential targets, engaging directly by phone and meeting key individuals to assess interest, compatibility, and alignment with your goals. This personal, relationship-driven approach provides critical insights early in the process. Following pre-qualification, we conduct rigorous due diligence, examining all facets of each target to offer a complete, transparent view, ensuring you have the information needed for confident, well-informed decisions. Our aim is to present a curated selection of high-quality acquisition targets that have the potential to create long-term value and foster growth within your organization.
How do you support public and multinational corporations with corporate divestitures?
Our meticulous approach to corporate divestitures is designed to maximize value and align seamlessly with your overarching business goals. We follow a disciplined timeline with attention to detail at every stage, aiming to minimize risk and ensure optimal outcomes. Our process begins with an in-depth analysis to assess the asset’s strategic role, refine objectives, and identify the ideal buyer profile.
With our industry expertise, an extensive network, and proprietary resources, we identify, engage, and pre-qualify potential buyers. We also provide a range of viable alternatives to assess the optimal transaction structure and strategy. Through personal outreach and direct engagement with key individuals, we gauge interest and strategic fitearly on, ensuring only the most suitable buyers proceed to formal evaluation. We outline potential synergies to buyers, enabling them to justify premium valuations and make compelling offers. This hands-on, high-touch approach ensures a smooth divestiture experience that drives immediate returns and positions your corporation for long-term success.
What are our standard fees M&A projects?
Case Studies
Beijer Ref
Acquisition of Heritage Distribution Holdings by Beijer Ref
Representative Transactions by Public and Multinational Corporations
Our Approach: Tailored Solutions, Global Reach
At Seale & Associates, we understand that multinational and public organizations require personalized attention and speed in executing strategic decisions.
We recognize that every public and multinational corporation has its own distinct goals, values, and complexities. The decision of when to sell or restructure a company is both deeply strategic and impactful. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, as the “right time” depends on corporate objectives, the company’s current position, and broader market conditions.
You may be at a stage where you aim to unlock shareholder value, optimize the portfolio, or expand into new markets. Alternatively, a window of market opportunity may present itself, offering a chance to maximize returns on a strategic divestiture or acquisition.
Whatever the motivation, the timing of such strategic decisions is crucial, with lasting implications. At Seale & Associates, we understand the weight of these decisions and the myriad factors at play. As a boutique firm, we offer the agility and tailored approach necessary to respond swiftly and precisely to complex needs. Having grown together as a team, we are committed to the values and dedication shared by our clients, and we’re here to provide expert guidance and support throughout the entire process.
How We Can Help You
- Divestitures & Spin-Offs: We provide comprehensive divestment advisory services to help you streamline your operational footprint and maximize the value of non-core assets.
- Cross-Border Mergers & Acquisitions: Our team has extensive experience in cross-border M&A transactions, providing guidance throughout the entire acquisition process.
- Joint Ventures & Strategic Alliances: We assist in identifying ideal joint venture partners and structuring strategic alliances that help expand your global reach, access new markets, and enhance your competitive position.
- Acquisition & Target Research: We offer in-depth acquisition advisory and target research services to identify strategic opportunities that align with your growth objectives. Our tailored approach ensures a thorough analysis of potential targets to help you make informed, timely decisions and maximize the impact of each acquisition.
- Valuation & Financial Modeling: Our team utilizes advanced valuation techniques and sophisticated financial models to determine the fair value of businesses, assets, or complex financial instruments.
Benefits of working with Seale & Associates
- Integrity and Independence: As an independent investment banking firm focused exclusively on advisory, we offer conflict-free advice and unwavering dedication to achieving our clients' objectives.
- Senior-Level Participation and Support: Our approach involves active involvement from senior professionals at every stage of the process, ensuring trusted counsel and creative, tailored solutions.
- Commitment, Creativity, and Innovation: We deliver outstanding results through unwavering commitment, creative problem-solving, and an innovative approach to every project.
- Consistently Exceptional Results: Since 1999, we have built a proven track record of success in executing complex M&A transactions, corporate finance initiatives, and other strategic endeavors across diverse industries.
- Strong References from a Global Client Base: We boast strong references and repeat mandates from leading multinational public and private companies, family businesses, and private equity funds, demonstrating the trust our clients place in us.
Are you considering retaining an investment bank for your M&A initiatives?
Seale & Associates provides trusted advisory services for public and multinational corporations, offering a unique boutique approach that ensures personalized, high-impact solutions. Our agility and commitment to your strategic objectives make us the ideal partner in evaluating strategic alternatives. Contact us today to support your organization’s growth and transformation.