Investment Banks

The Valence Group is a specialist investment bank offering M&A advisory services exclusively to companies and investors in the chemicals, materials and related sectors. The Valence Group team includes a unique combination of professionals with backgrounds in investment banking, strategic consulting and senior management within the chemicals and materials industries, all focused exclusively on providing M&A advisory services to the chemicals and materials sector.

The Vant Group Advantage provides following services: • Experienced Investment Banking firm since 1999 • Specialize in transactions for businesses with revenues up to $100 Million • Focused on the Southwest U.S. with a national footprint • Motivated staff of MBAs and prior business owners • Authority on Business Transfer having authored two books: Exit and Entrance • Innovative Five-Point Advantage • Experienced in The Art of Business Transfer – TVG longevity and high number of closed transactions • Entrepreneurial Mindset – Buying and selling for our own portfolio for over 20 years • Proactive Approach – Anticipating and eliminating “deal killers” before they happen • Proven Methodology – Systematic approach throughout the entire process • Relationship Driven – Extensive relationships with buyers, bankers, and professional service providers Company's Numbers • 1999 one of the oldest Investment Banking firms in the DFW area • 90% of our listings sold vs. the industry average of 38% • 97% of the appraised price was obtained consistently • 500+ closed business transaction sales • $600 Million in combined business transaction value • 300+ completed loans • $250 Million in completed loan value • 20+ years of buying and selling businesses for our own portfolio • 10,000+ active buyers in our database; both individual and investments groups

The Walden Group is a healthcare investment banking firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions mid-size healthcare companies. A significant number of the transactions involves medical devices used in surgery, but the company is also active in the diagnostics, healthcare IT, specialized biotech and other life science segments. They are typically retained to sell or divest a company or business unit, but are also engaged by acquirors to assist them in refining their strategic acquisition plans, identify suitable targets and coordinate various phases of review and due diligence.

The Wheatley Group is a merger and acquisition advisory firm providing cutting edge,“value-added” services to clients interested in selling or acquiring companies. Its manage and handle complex and sophisticated transactions in all kinds of industries and are recognized as a leading regional advisory firm. The majority of selling clients are headquartered in Arizona, the Southwest and other Western states.

The merger of The Williams Capital Group, L.P. and Siebert Cisneros Shank & Co., L.L.C. closed on November 4, 2019. The combined firm, which has been renamed Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC (SWS) unites the complementary strengths of each firm to create a robust platform from which to serve a broad spectrum of clients across industries and asset classes.

Investment Banking for Growth and Middle Market Companies The Yale Group is a senior team of investment bankers dedicated to guiding middle market companies in their growth and exit plans. Company offers private placements of debt and equity, negotiate mergers and acquisitions and arrange strategic partnerships for clients in a wide range of industries, Also company offers the attention and focus of a boutique firm, with experienced professionals handling every transaction. The Yale Group conducts a broad range of services and transactions on behalf of its clients including: PRIVATE PLACEMENTS • Senior Debt • Mezzanine Debt • Private Equity • Venture Capital • PIPEs • Credit Enhancements MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS • Company Sales • Recapitalization • ESOPs • Management Buyouts • Corporate Divestitures • Acquisition Searches • Expert Witness • Business Valuations INDUSTRY FOCUS Over the past 20 years company has handled more than 100 transactions exceeding $2 billion in value in the following industries: • Manufacturing • Distribution • Business Services • Software • Information Technology • Print and Electronic Media • Health Care • Biotechnology

Third Coast Capital Advisors LLC is a full service financial advisory firm that serves the unique needs of middle market companies involved in M&A related transactions. Third Coast Capital Advisors is exclusively dedicated to advising companies on acquisitions, sales, divestitures, mergers and capital raising. With Third Coast Capital Advisors, you will get an experienced team that is committed to superior client service, senior level involvement and a customized approach to every client engagement.

Third Seven Capital is a privately owned boutique investment bank and advisory firm, which specializes in providing intellectual and equity capital to early-stage companies not yet ready to approach the institutional market. Its core management team brings over 150 years of financial market experience to its clients and investors across myriad industries ranging from oil/gas, consumer discretionary, technology, healthcare and real estate.

Thomson Associates Inc. and EnGrowth Business Solutions Inc. have joined forces and are now Mercana Growth Partners. Mercana Growth Partners is a Toronto-based merchant bank with over 38 years of experience. The primary focus is to work with entrepreneurs acting as catalysts for growing businesses and as change agents for those in difficulty. The group has tremendous experience and capacity to assist in the delicate and demanding challenges related to business growth.

Thorne & Associates offer economic, markets, financial and strategic advisory to companies, help clients to complete local and international transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, new business development, and capital and debt raising. Company clients are mainly foreigners and locals who want to invest in the Andean Region and Mexico, as well as Asia, North America and Europe. Generally, these are local companies, foreign funds, and medium and big corporations. Company have a strategic alliance with Atlas Advisors LLC, an advisory firm based in New York. SERVICES ECONOMIC ADVISORY Company offer economic and markets advisory directed to the top management of companies, investment funds, pension funds, mutual funds, hedge funds and foreigners that invest in Peru and Mexico; Services include economic analysis and strategy reports, as presentations of economic conjuncture and datawatching. CORPORATE FINANCE The financial advisory is directed to companies and focused on mergers and acquisitions, access to capital markets, valuations, creation of new business lines, fairness opinion, and private placements; to maximize the company’s value STRATEGIC ADVISORY Company conduct a detailed analysis of the company and the industry in order to provide strategic solutions to meet the needs of customers or attract them. Also, company help them to identify potential not yet exploited and most profitable niche market; maximizing the value of the company.