As financial markets continue to evolve, corporations, project sponsors and management looking to refinance
or restructure face new and old challenges in financial markets that have become increasingly complex. This
is true for managing the capital structure and accessing capital markets as well as maintaining strategic
direction. Ablum, Brown & Company offers clients a full spectrum of corporate finance advisory
services relating to private debt and equity placements, and strategic planning. We represent stakeholders
and management teams with creative solutions that address issues specific to their business plans or
projects while maintaining operational flexibility.
Our team manages the entire capital raising process from a comprehensive analysis of the situation through
initial due diligence, distribution, negotiation of terms and coordination of legal documentation to closing.
PRIVATE PLACEMENTS
Corporate Debt and Equity Placements
We assist private and public companies in accessing capital markets and strengthening their balance
sheets by delivering capital alternatives designed to provide a foundation for continued growth. We maintain
relationships with an extensive network of senior and junior debt providers and equity investment groups.
Real Estate Debt & Equity Placements
Our debt and equity sources are currently interested in real estate projects that are either corporate owned
or income-generating properties that require additional capital to finance/refinance or to take advantage of
competitive opportunities. Investors are also interested in supporting successful operating platforms to
assist their specific market driven growth.
Strategic Planning
We work with clients to help them identify and articulate their strategic goals and objectives. The firm’s
principals have extensive experience in creating long-term strategic plans focused on enhancing shareholder
value. We help our clients establish and achieve their financial objectives through disciplined planning and
execution.
ACQUISITION ADVISORY
We provide buy-side advice for specifically targeted acquisitions. This may be in connection with a
management or leveraged buy-out, product line expansion, enhancement of distribution channels or other
growth opportunities. In cases where the prospective buyer does not have sufficient equity to support the
purchase, we can raise equity from other sources including private equity funds. Our professionals are well
versed and experienced in the qualitative and quantitative elements of the process required to successfully
consummate a transaction. We are involved with the client through each aspect of the process including:
- Strategic planning
- Establishing buyer credibility
- Due diligence
- Drafting the private placement memorandum
- Negotiating with the seller
- Structuring and raising the debt financing and equity
- Negotiating all relevant documents
RESTRUCTURING
As a result of turbulent economic markets or due to company-specific situations, management and
shareholders may be induced to restructure their balance sheet in order to maintain the financial and operating
integrity of the business or project. The inability to make timely payments to suppliers, creditors and
lenders can, if appropriate action is not taken, threaten the viability of projects, businesses and shareholder
values.
Resolving such complex and often urgent situations requires a financial advisor that can rapidly develop and
implement a plan acceptable to all stakeholders. To satisfy the often divergent objectives of various
stakeholders, new capital may be required or business units or other assets may need to be sold. It is also
critical to win the cooperation of the stakeholders, especially lenders, if a successful outcome is to be
achieved. Our role is to assess the issues that have precipitated financial distress and to formulate a
turnaround or workout plan that addresses and resolves these issues. Ablum Brown & Company's
restructuring experience includes:
- Sourcing and negotiating liquidity
- Formulating a reorganization plan that benefits all stakeholders
- Supplementing and providing support to management
- Obtaining replacement financing or equity capital
- Negotiating settlements to effectuate a plan of reorganization, both in and out of court
- Assignment for the benefit of creditors' transactions
We have the capability to manage all aspects of financial restructuring for our clients. Our continuous
interaction with the private capital markets, the M&A market and the turnaround and workout community
enables us to develop and implement solutions that have repeatedly exceeded the expectations of our clients
and other stakeholders.
