Merger and Acquisition Advisory Services Buying or selling a company is a complex and time intensive process that involves a myriad of issues and critical decisions.  No single approach will work for every transaction. Mackinac Partners brings a breadth of experience that provides its clients with  the necessary advantage to successfully complete the most complex transactions. Sell Side Advisory Services Selling a business is often a once in a lifetime occurrence, thus there is no margin for error.  Mackinac Partners’ professionals are particularly skilled at selling distressed companies – outside of bankruptcy, as a prepackaged Plan of Reorganization or as a §363 sale.  The combination of our financial restructuring and operational expertise makes us well suited to highlight a company’s strengths and maximize the consideration received.  From the moment you contemplate selling your company through a seamless transition to its new owners, Mackinac Partners will provide guidance with your best interest in mind, including: Formulating transaction strategy and structure Identifying potential suitors Developing information memorandum, business plans and management presentations Coordinating communication and due diligence with interested parties Evaluating proposals and negotiating transaction terms Buy-Side Advisory Services Whether a strategic buyer looking at an acquisition candidate or a private equity sponsor acquiring a portfolio company, Mackinac Partners provides a full spectrum of financial, operational and strategic due diligence.  Given our extensive operating experience, our philosophy is to perform detailed analytics on much more than just the financial statements.  Our approach looks beyond the obvious, to obtain a true understanding of the risks, exposures and opportunities that the acquisition presents.  Mackinac Partners works with numerous private equity funds, hedge funds and other acquisitive entities, providing the following services: Performing comprehensive due diligence including financial, accounting and operational matters Identifying and evaluating business and operational risks and opportunities, including contingent and contractual liabilities Analyzing historical trends and future projections Evaluating management capabilities Providing assistance with deal structure and purchase price negotiations Assisting new owners with post-merger integration

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Merger and Acquisition Advisory Services
Buying or selling a company is a complex and time intensive process that involves a myriad of issues and critical decisions.  No single approach will work for every transaction. Mackinac Partners brings a breadth of experience that provides its clients with  the necessary advantage to successfully complete the most complex transactions.

Sell Side Advisory Services
Selling a business is often a once in a lifetime occurrence, thus there is no margin for error.  Mackinac Partners’ professionals are particularly skilled at selling distressed companies – outside of bankruptcy, as a prepackaged Plan of Reorganization or as a §363 sale.  The combination of our financial restructuring and operational expertise makes us well suited to highlight a company’s strengths and maximize the consideration received.  From the moment you contemplate selling your company through a seamless transition to its new owners, Mackinac Partners will provide guidance with your best interest in mind, including:

• Formulating transaction strategy and structure
• Identifying potential suitors
• Developing information memorandum, business plans and management presentations
• Coordinating communication and due diligence with interested parties
• Evaluating proposals and negotiating transaction terms

Buy-Side Advisory Services
Whether a strategic buyer looking at an acquisition candidate or a private equity sponsor acquiring a portfolio company, Mackinac Partners provides a full spectrum of financial, operational and strategic due diligence.  Given our extensive operating experience, our philosophy is to perform detailed analytics on much more than just the financial statements.  Our approach looks beyond the obvious, to obtain a true understanding of the risks, exposures and opportunities that the acquisition presents.  Mackinac Partners works with numerous private equity funds, hedge funds and other acquisitive entities, providing the following services:

• Performing comprehensive due diligence including financial, accounting and operational matters
• Identifying and evaluating business and operational risks and opportunities, including contingent and contractual liabilities
• Analyzing historical trends and future projections
• Evaluating management capabilities
• Providing assistance with deal structure and purchase price negotiations
• Assisting new owners with post-merger integration