The scope of The McLean Group's assignments depends on the goals of each respective client. Past client mandates have ranged from resolving business succession issues to providing shareholders or estates with liquidity. The McLean Group's involvement has ranged from full representation to special assignments in which we were retained for a specific transaction with a previously-identified buyer or investor. When a seller already has identified a buyer, the seller nonetheless benefits from hiring The McLean Group by obtaining an objective view of value, assistance in negotiations and, if appropriate, the identification of additional prospective buyers.
The McLean Group represents corporations, private equity firms and investors that are seeking to acquire businesses. We help formulate strategies, identify targets, initiate contact, negotiate terms of the agreement, and raise acquisition financing, if necessary.
The McLean Group works closely with corporate executives to implement divestitures and spin-offs of subsidiaries, divisions, product lines or assets that no longer fit corporate long-range plans. Because most businesses do not employ dedicated staff capable of specializing in corporate divestitures, they rely on us to provide a high level of professional expertise. We leverage our resources to identify the most likely buyers for our clients' corporate assets and to conduct the most thorough and confidential auction possible.
The McLean Group assists corporate clients in conceptualizing and structuring buyout plans. We also advise on alternative courses of action, anticipate likely shareholder responses, make presentations to Boards of Directors and shareholders, negotiate transactions and arrange both debt and equity financing.
Businesses conduct recapitalizations for many reasons: to provide liquidity for shareholders, to reduce ownership in closely-held businesses while keeping controlling shareholders in place, or to reduce the overall cost of capital. The McLean Group helps such businesses determine their most appropriate capital structures in support of future growth. We also assist clients in structuring, raising and negotiating optimal debt-equity mixes.
