M&A + Strategy

Empowering Entrepreneurs and Families in M&A Excellence.

At AVANT, we understand the personal journey of transitioning your business because we’ve been there ourselves. Whether you are a Founder, a CEO, or lead a multi-generational business, our team of experienced partners is dedicated to guiding you through this significant phase of your company's journey.

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38710 Woodward Ave # 100, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304

partners@trustavant.com
(248) 929-0050

Areas of Practice

Sell-Side Transaction
Advisory Services

  • M&A Strategy Formulation: Tailored guidance in developing a comprehensive M&A strategy, ensuring alignment with your business objectives and market dynamics.

  • Valuation and Market Analysis: In-depth analysis to accurately value your business and understand market trends, providing a realistic picture of potential deal outcomes.

  • Buyer Identification and Engagement: Leveraging our extensive network to identify and engage suitable buyers who align with your business values and goals.

  • Deal Structuring and Negotiation: Expert assistance in structuring the transaction to optimize financial and strategic outcomes while leading negotiations to ensure your interests are paramount.

  • Due Diligence Coordination: Managing the due diligence process efficiently, mitigating risks and ensuring transparency to facilitate a smooth transaction.

  • Closing and Post-Transaction Support: Guidance through the closing process and post-transaction integration to ensure a seamless transition and achievement of strategic objectives.

Strategy

  • Strategy Development: Crafting long-term, sustainable strategies that drive growth, improve competitive positioning, and enhance shareholder value.

  • Business Model Transformation: Assisting in redefining business models to adapt to market changes and technological advancements, ensuring future-readiness.

  • Market Entry and Expansion Planning: Analyzing market trends and opportunities to guide successful market entry or expansion strategies.

  • Performance Improvement: Identifying and implementing measures to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize business performance.

  • Risk Management and Resilience Building: Developing strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, enhancing organizational resilience against market uncertainties.

Independent Directorships

  • Governance Enhancement: Providing experienced independent directors to strengthen governance structures, ensuring compliance and ethical business practices.

  • Strategic Advisory: Leveraging the expertise of seasoned professionals to offer strategic insights and guidance at the board level.

  • Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitating effective communication and engagement with shareholders, employees, and other key stakeholders.

  • Succession Planning and Leadership Development: Advising on succession planning and leadership development to ensure the long-term stability and growth of the organization.

  • Crisis Management and Turnaround: Offering seasoned expertise in navigating complex business challenges and leading successful turnarounds during critical times.

Greg Mink, Modular Devices, Inc.

“As a second-generation business owner, it was critically important to my family and staff to find a partner who would not only have the resources to help us achieve our goals but also honor the culture we have created over many years of operations. In my experience, the traditional investment banker’s approach of casting a wide net and hoping for the best was not in the long-term best interest of my business.

We partnered with Mike, Jeff, and Greg from the AVANT team to help us identify and hand-select our preferred partner. The end result was a transaction that paired us with a financial partner that aligned with our goals in terms of value and, most importantly, retained our culture. Without the help and guidance of the AVANT team, our ability to source our ideal partner was hampered.

Ultimately, the team met my family’s needs, took special care not to interrupt our operations, connected with and protected my staff, and invested alongside me and our incredible new partners. I couldn’t ask for a better outcome.”

"In every merger and acquisition, we don't just unite businesses; we honor the vision and legacy of founders and families, ensuring their aspirations and achievements are respected and carried forward into the future."

Greg Moore, AVANT Partner

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