Ascend Successful Value Build / Advisory

Shown below is a sampling of Ascend's value build / advisory engagements:

Manufacturer – Assisted a current client on a strategic acquisition resulting in an incremental $20 million increase in valuation
Wireless Retail Chain – Advised a $500 million retailer on restructuring
Telecom Company – Advised a $325 million company on strategic growth, a $100 million merger opportunity and assisted with a $50 million debt vehicle
Electronic Products Manufacturer – Advised a $120 million company on succession planning and growth financing/equity options
Plastic Manufacturer – Advised a $110 million company on various strategic matters, succession planning, and securing a $30 million debt vehicle
Engineering and Injection Molding Company – Advised a $65 million company on operational, tax and strategic matters
Distributor – Advised a $60 million company on growth opportunities and a $10 million debt vehicle
International Manufacturer – Advised a $50 million company on strategic growth opportunities, $10 million of debt financing, and succession planning
Direct Marketing Products Company – Advised a $45 million marketing company on strategic growth and valuation positioning matters
International Franchisor – Advised a well known $44 million franchisor on strategic growth opportunities and debt financing
Restaurant Chain – Advised a $37 million company in strategic matters in order to go public
General Construction Company – Advised a $35 million company on succession planning
Printing Manufacturer – Advised a $32 million company on growth opportunities and growth equity/financing
Water Distributor – Advised a $26 million company on strategic growth and operational restructuring
Internet Distributor - Advised a $20 million company on operational restructuring and strategic growth opportunities
Retail Chain –Advised a $19 million company on several acquisitions as well as debt financing
Accounting Outsourcing Company – Advised a $15 million service company on growth and various financial matters
Specialty Concrete Company – Advised $8 million company on expansion and succession matters
Power Tool Specialty Distributor – Advised a $5 million company on strategic growth opportunities and various financial matters