M&A transactions are global. The perfect buyer for your business could be anywhere and may not be actively pursuing deals unless the right one is presented. Additionally, the continued weakness of the U.S. dollar creates attractive pricing for international buyers looking to invest in U.S. companies.

Ascend has access to buyers globally through Blue Corporate Finance, one of the leading independent investment banking and corporate finance companies for the middle market in Europe. This relationship allows Ascend to provide cross-border reach, essential local market knowledge, and access to investor and buyer candidates throughout the world.

• A thirty person firm that supports transactions up to EUR 200 million.

• Locations in Germany, Switzerland and the United Kingdom

• Like Ascend, key partners have entrepreneurial experience

• Experience includes technology, media, telecom, consumer goods, manufacturing industry, capital goods industry, life sciences & chemicals, retail and services