Investment Banks

The Greystone Group is a transaction oriented middle market investment bank based in Southlake, Texas. Established in 1996 in response to the demand for high quality merger and acquisition advisory services for the construction materials industry, Greystone offers hands-on investment banking experience emphasizing practical and innovative solutions necessary to complete transactions in today’s sophisticated markets. As a client-focused boutique investment bank, Greystone offers a level of expertise and the attention of senior executives that you won’t find anywhere else. Company provids clients with exceptional service and objective advice. Greystone offers comprehensive financial and strategic advisory services relating to buying publicly or privately owned businesses; selling businesses, corporate subsidiaries, assets or divisions; mergers, joint ventures, strategic alliances and other business combinations.

The Hickory Group, LLC provides strategic financial advice to investment firms, public and private corporations and special purpose entities. It serves clients in the consumer products, general industry, real estate and technology sectors. Hickory focuses on transactions in the growth spectrum of the middle market.

The Independence Group offers one complete source for answers, advice and solutions for selling or buying a business, as well as provide extensive consultation services. Company provides following services: SELLER REPRESENTATION lishment of expected value range for your business Creation of high quality sales presentation Aggressive/targeted marketing Complete advice on all phases of the sale process Creative negotiation and tax structuring techniques Deal follow through from start to finish BUYER REPRESENTATION Establishing the acquisition criteria Identifying acquisition candidates Screening acquisition candidates based on established criteria Completing a value analysis of acquisition candidates Assisting in the negotiation process; preparing letter of intent Assisting with negotiation and tax structuring techniques Providing financing assistance Providing due diligence assistance Following the deal through from start to finish PRIVATE EQUITY GROUP ACQUISITION ASSISTANCE QUARTERBACKING A TRANSACTION Prepare a value estimate for the company to be acquired Prepare a letter of intent to establish a clear understanding of the terms of the deal Establish a closing process Coordinate the due diligence process Assist buyer with financing alternatives Coordinate completion of final legal documents with attorneys Assist in completion of property lease arrangements, if necessary Follow deal through to closing Assist in post transaction adjustment calculations BUSINESS VALUE ESTIMATE Review historic financial trends Look at comparable historic transactions Look at adjustments that are “one-time,” non-recurring or not directly related to business operations Look at similar companies currently available for sale Evaluate economic trends of the target company’s industry Review risk factors to evaluate target company compared to its industry Determine who will be in the probable buyer pool Establish an expected value range FINANCING ASSISTANCE Seller financing (typically subordinated to bank financing) Secured Senior Debt - SBA (7A or 504) - USDA - Lines of Credit - Equipment Unsecured Debt - Cash Flow - Mezzanine with equity The Independence Group can assist in this process in the following ways: Determine the type of financing that best fits the transaction Identify sources best suited to provide the financing Prepare financing package to present to potential lenders Present the proposed financing request to lenders Assist in the details of completing the financing arrangements DUE DILIGENCE Review of financial information/perform trend analysis Verify that financial information is supported by underlying accounting records Review support for “EBITDA/Discretionary Earnings” adjustments Review how revenue is recognized Review how expenses are reported and recorded Complete a financial analysis of key assets such as accounts receivable, inventory, fixed assets and intangible assets Reconcile financial records to tax returns Perform other financial analysis as deemed necessary for the transaction

For over forty years, the professionals at The Inman Company have served as trusted advisors to hundreds of private companies and family businesses. Its services include merger and acquisition advisory services, restructuring and refinancing of debt and equity, and strategic plannine related to growing value.

The Kinetic Group is a full-service project development and business advisory firm based in New York City. It is a unique group of investment banking, strategic advisory, business development, and technical professionals with an exceptionally broad range of expertise and a large network of high-level business associates across multiple industries. The professionals at the Kinetic Group have utilized their multi-disciplinary backgrounds to serve a diverse range of industries, with a growing emphasis on the Renewable Energy sector.

The Leland Group, Inc. is dedicated to serving the needs of shareholders of small and midsized privately owned businesses. The firm specializes in perfecting your legacy by providing comprehensive solutions relating to mergers & acquisitions, business valuations, and exit planning. The Leland Group has successfully represented hundreds of business owners throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia.

The Lenox Group is a middle market investment bank providing M&A advisory and capital raising services to closely held businesses. It works with business owners helping them to determine whether to sell through markets analysis and valuation services. In addition, the firm helps them navigate the private equity, debt markets and M&A worlds, when they move forward with a proactive process.

The McLean Group is a middle-market investment bank that provides objective strategic and financial advice on mergers and acquisitions and business valuations. Its investment banking advisory and valuation services are built on comprehensive industry knowledge, extensive transaction experience, senior-level attention to every client engagement, and a real-time understanding of industry-specific value drivers. By partnering with clients and providing strategic advice through every phase of a company’s development, The McLean Group is uniquely positioned to support the clients’ long-term success.

The Michel-Shaked Group provides expert testimony, corporate finance, and business consulting services to law firms, government entities and corporations worldwide. Founded by finance professors Allen Michel and Israel Shaked, MSG has three decades of experience providing clients with rigorous analyses of financial and business issues in a broad array of industries. MSG’s experts hold numerous professional accreditations and degrees from top universities.

The Nery Corporation is a investment bank firm based in New Bedfor, United States.