Mergers & Acquisitions
W.G. Nielsen & Co.'s strengths lie in our knowledge of fair market value and our ability to derive the maximum benefit from the new relationship formed during the M & A transaction. Negotiating mergers and acquisitions is an integral part of our practice. Whether you have identified a specific acquisition or merger target, a buyer, or you need our assistance in distinguishing possible targets, we work through the process with you to ensure your goals are realized.
WGN Buy Side Process
Our buy side experience leverages a proven client base and a formal transaction process in order to assist clients in the purchase of companies.
- Determine acquisition targets through proprietary CRM database
- Analyze acquisition candidates' intrinsic value
- Negotiate valuation and business imperatives
- Manage due diligence process (legal, business and financial)
- Negotiate terms, conditions and financing structure
- Close the transaction
WGN Sell Side Process
Our sell side experience leverages our network of institutional investors and a formal transaction process to assist our clients in the sale of their companies.
- Analyze company, industry, and competitive universe
- Achieve consensus about realistic valuation and potential buyers
- Prepare and distribute confidential information memorandum
- Manage due diligence process (legal, business and financial)
- Negotiate terms, conditions and financing structure
- Close the transaction
Structured & Leveraged Financing
W.G. Nielsen & Co.'s Structured and Leveraged Financing practice involves representation of lenders and borrowers in the full spectrum of traditional, as well as innovative financing activities. Our services include assisting clients in corporate lending, cash flow and asset-based transactions, off/on balance sheet securitization, real estate finance, reorganization and creditors' rights.
Private Financing
W.G. Nielsen & Co. is often involved in structuring private placements of debt. We are experienced in developing a capital structure which best utilizes first secured, cash flow, or subordinated debt. The goal is to create a framework which maximizes equity returns, minimizes total interest expenses, and balances covenant restrictions. W.G. Nielsen & Co. utilizes a request for proposal (RFP) methodology and distributes the request to the appropriate national and international lenders.
Private Placements of Equity
W.G. Nielsen & Co. has a diversified securities practice representing issuers in private placements of equity securities with a limited number of private and institutional investors. By providing access to new institutional investors, companies may continue to grow with reasonable capital costs and continue to manage their business.
Valuations & Fairness Opinions
Whatever the reason for needing to know the value of your business or assets, trying to factor intangibles with consistency and integrity is best left to the professionals at W.G. Nielsen & Co. For the owner or the investor, confidence and justification of the underlying process are of paramount importance. Let our experience and expertise in a vast array of different methods and industries be your assurance that the valuation is accurate.
Licensing Agreements
Strategic partnerships are often created through licensing of propriety technology or patents. This option can often unlock the value of intellectual property and provide a small firm the benefits of working with a larger global enterprise.