Investment Banking Services That Deliver Exceptional Outcomes
What Our Clients Have to Say
“CCA has been a strategic partner for Century over the last 25 years. We have worked closely with Charlie and the CCA Corporate Advisory team to execute acquisitions in the Mid-Atlantic and grow shareholder value. Century is extremely pleased with the Investment Banking team at CCA and their contribution to the beginning of a mutually beneficial partnership with Kleinfelder.”
Francis Smyth
“CCA’s guidance and support as we prepared for an acquisition by a leading public company was first-class, as Charlie Maskell and Tim Brasel shepherded us through every aspect of the transaction. Finding the perfect partner in Floor & Decor allows us to accelerate our growth plans into many untapped and highly fragmented markets across the United States, while maintaining our unique culture.”
Kevin Jablon
*Note: These testimonials may not be representative of the experience of all other customers, and is no guarantee of future performance.
Investment Banking Highlights
$4Bn+
collective transaction value
20+ years
average tenure of staff
Why Middle Market Companies Choose CCA for Investment Banking
Clients have trusted CCA as their investment banking advisor for 30+ years. When you choose CCA as your investment banker, your goals become our goals. We take a comprehensive, holistic approach to achieving the most successful transactions, both domestically and across borders—from preparing you to go to market, through the process of negotiating and closing a deal that produces the optimal results.
Sell-Side Representation
Buy-Side Representation
Merger
Recapitalization
Growth Capital
Management Buy-Out
Our Approach to a Sale Engagement
Preparation
Preparing for Market
- Gain a thorough understanding of your business, including the drivers of value
- Develop positioning strategies for maximizing strengths and minimizing weaknesses
- Identify best-fit buyers, including private equity and strategic acquirers
- Develop compelling, thorough marketing materials
Outreach
Buyer Outreach, Interest, & Intent
- Market your business effectively to best-fit buyers
- Thoroughly screen all interested buyers, both private equity and strategic
- Solicit Letters of Intent and create a competitive environment to drive maximum leverage
Diligence
Exclusive Buyer Diligence & Closing
- Thoroughly analyze each buyer’s letter of intent, aiming to maximize your transaction value
- Select the best-fit buyer to enter into exclusivity and proceed with due diligence
- Efficiently and effectively manage the due diligence and documentation process
- Complete and close a successful transaction
Representative Transactions for Investment Banking
Meet Our Team
Charlie Maskell
Managing Partner
Martin O'Neill
Managing Director
Stuart Knott
Managing Director
Stuart leverages 20 years of middle-market experience to advise business owners through the complexities of selling their companies, focusing on achieving successful outcomes and building strong client relationships.
Timothy Brasel
Managing Director
Andy Spears
Director
From assisting high-growth market leaders through sale processes to advising companies struggling with cash flow issues, Andy has helped a breadth of companies realize their strategic goals for more than a decade.
Katie Kieran
Director
Katie has advised many middle market business owners on how to create value and optimize the outcome when they’re ready to sell, drawing on her strong analytical, strategic, and financial modeling skills.
Aidan Olmstead
Associate
Aidan is responsible for preparing financial projections, business valuations, investment memoranda, and marketing materials for clients, and for collaborating on a wide range of internal initiatives as well.
Kevin Afriyie
Associate
Kevin plays a pivotal role in executing transactions for our esteemed clients, working closely with CCA’s senior bankers. Kevin brings his valuable training experience to the table, aiding the continual enhancement of the firm’s analysts’ skills and capabilities.
Matthew Metzger
Associate
With a focus on financial analysis and transaction support, Matthew brings valuable insights to CCA clients through his role as an Associate. Known for his determined and team-oriented approach, he is committed to understanding each client’s unique goals and positioning them for success.
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