Ascendant Services

We offer our clients:

• Market knowledge
• Market intelligence
• Thorough due diligence
• A strong local network
• A strong EU M&A network
• A long term relationship
• A professional team to lean on to achieve your goals

Value to Management

Negotiating a transaction is an extremely time-consuming exercise. When the burden of coordinating the investment process is shifted to an advisor, Company management has more time to focus on the day-to-day operations of the Company, thereby continuing to maximize its growth and value in the critical moment of completing a transaction. An effective advisor will also impart new skills and specialized tools that will assist Management in their ongoing responsibilities. The advisor should be very mindful of the existing authority of each participant involved in the investment process, and will act to support these individuals in an effective and pro-active manner.

Value to Shareholders

A professional financial advisor commands specialized skills that serve to promote the objective of maximizing the wealth of Shareholders. An effective advisor will significantly increase the likelihood that the financial process is completed successfully. Also, the advisor will strive to boost the value to Shareholders to its highest possible level.

Value to Investors

An experienced advisor understands that an Investor's time is his or her most valuable commodity. The advisor will save time for an Investor by screening opportunities, coordinating investment activities, and presenting information in an understandable and familiar manner. An advisor's reputation is built upon the strength of his track record with Investors. Only those advisors with significant experience and demonstrated prior successes should be considered as a source of value for any investment process. We seek to deliver value in the following areas:

• Access to Capital

  Ascendant offers access for enterprises to private equity and debt capital for the purposes of company expansion, mergers and acquisitions, and other forms of ownership transition. ASCENDANT maintains close relations with a number of international private equity and mezzanine funds. We also have extensive experience negotiating issuances of corporate debt with banks and other lending institutions.

• Strategic and Financial Consulting

  Companies seeking private capital require an experienced financial advisor not only to provide access to the right sources of capital, but also to develop the right "story" to attract that capital. Ascendant Principals have extensive experience in both private equity and corporate management. We provide advanced strategic and financial guidance as well as operational support to our Clients.

• Client Representation

  Corporate Clients require assistance in negotiating advantageous terms with potential investors. Ascendant excels in creating value with our knowledge and experience in leading such negotiations. At the request of the Client, Ascendant can also arrange specialized legal, accounting, and tax-related support to ensure that every aspect of the negotiation is properly and professionally managed.