Ascend Strategic Partners is an investment banking firm geared for the specific needs of Middle Market business owners. Through Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) transactions, we help owners to secure investment capital and debt for growth or diversify their wealth through a partial or complete sale. Our client's companies range from $10 to $200 million in deal value and are either market ready or can be within two years. Our team has completed over 55 sell and buy side transactions with a 96% close ratio in addition to hundreds of advisory engagements.

Current Engagements & Successes During the Past 12 Months Ascend is currently working on four deals   - Two are in the LOI phase with a combined     sales price of $205 million.   - The third has an estimated $20 million     valuation and is in negotiations   - The fourth is in the initial marketing process     with a projected $30 million valuation A partial leveraged buyout of a $12 million Wire & Cable Manufacturer / Distributor A complete sale of a Defense Supply Manufacturer - $20 million Strategic Advisory for a Manufacturer Assisted current client on a strategic acquisition resulting in an incremental $20 million increase in valuation Strategic Advisory for International Manufacturer - Advised $50 million company on strategic growth opportunities, $10 million of debt financing and succession planning Strategic Advisory to Internet Distributor Advised $20 million distributor on operational and financial restructuring & strategic growth opportunities

We are a new breed - Owners choose Ascend because we view a company through a different lens than most investment bankers. We've been in your shoes. Our blend of strategic, financial, operational, sales and marketing expertise comes from our own experiences as middle market business owners, C-level executives, commercial bankers, CPAs and investment bankers.

We'll assess all aspects of your business, from the key financial and market fundamentals that drive your business to evaluating acquisition opportunities that achieve valuation arbitrage, and everything in between -- all to help you realize the best after tax sales price. Our unique ability to become intimate with your business along with our financial skill set allows us to obtain the most important deal points during a fluid negotiation process.

With expert project oversight, we manage the transaction from the initial marketing of your business through the extensive and potentially perilous due diligence process to achieve successful results second to none. Our distinctive experience and investment banking approach in a variety of industries allows Ascend to close transactions that deliver the best deal possible to the client. This is what separates us from our competition.

Decisions you make now have exponential consequences - Whether you're considering a transaction today or simply exploring your options, Ascend will help you evaluate the possibilities and choose the best path to achieve your vision.

What have you got to lose? Perhaps a lot.
To find out, visit the Ascend Accelerator to learn what your company's estimated value is today and in the future.

Winners. Legacies. Wealth. Lifestyles. . . . Visions Realized.