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About PricewaterhouseCoopers Corporate Finance LLC
PricewaterhouseCoopers Corporate Finance LLC (“PwC Corporate Finance”) has a dedicated M&A advisory team focused on divestitures and acquisitions. We have the expertise and focus of a boutique with access to the resources, integrated advisory services and industry expertise of the PricewaterhouseCoopers Global Network of member firms (“PwC Global Network”) located throughout the world.
Our team operates across many sectors and has the ability to draw upon the PwC Global Network, including more than 2,500 Corporate Finance professionals across 60 countries to provide a breadth and depth unlike any firm. We provide in-depth execution and expertise in cross-border transactions, working closely across national boundaries to provide clients with the right blend of transaction experience, sector insight and local relationships to drive strategic objectives and value. As experienced dealmakers, we offer integrated solutions with access to PwC's Strategy&, multi-functional due diligence, M&A tax and post-deal specialists. We are independent of finance, so our team provides objective advice to our clients. We pride ourselves in getting deals done!
The PwC Corporate Finance advantage
- Sector led, global reach with local delivery
- Relationships at multiple levels with key counterparties
- Senior led service by Partners/Managing Directors who are driven to excel
- Highly experienced team with a referenceable record of delivering successful transactions
- A fully integrated approach: strategic corporate finance advisory teamed with broader PwC services
- Highly committed to delivering quality deals
Managing end-to-end M&A transactions
A deal, such as a merger or acquisition, is an important time for both prospective buyers and sellers. It’s vital that both sides have a strong understanding of the value of the company at the present time and how it is likely to fare as markets change in the future. Most companies benefit from having an experienced, trusted professional advisor helping them navigate the Corporate Finance aspects of a transaction - from identifying the right buyer or seller, to valuation and deal structuring, and around due diligence and negotiations.
The right team for new opportunities
PwC Corporate Finance and its professionals are experienced in providing M&A-related investment banking advisory services. PwC Corporate Finance is experienced in advising domestic and international clients on divestitures and acquisitions across the globe. PwC Corporate Finance offers the focus of an investment banking boutique with access to the resources, integrated advisory services and industry expertise of the PwC Global Network of member firms located throughout the world.
The PwC Global Network includes a talented team of approximately 2,500 Corporate Finance specialists that can be deployed quickly whenever and wherever there is a potential deal. The PwC Global Network’s professionals have extensive industry capabilities, local market knowledge and a proven track record advising both corporate clients and institutional investors, reflecting its strength in leading practices.
Deep experience advising on Mergers & Acquisitions
The PwC Corporate Finance team brings financial and deal expertise to a wide range of sector industries. As experienced dealmakers, we offer integrated solutions with access to PwC’s due diligence, tax and post deal specialists. Our tech-enabled services bring about data driven insights that help lead to value creation across the deal experience. Our services include:
- Sell-side M&A Advisory
- Buy-side lead M&A advisory
- Capital advisory services, including equity fundraising advice
Cross-border M&A
PwC Corporate Finance is a leading cross-border M&A advisor. We have experience executing a wide range of transactions including divestitures, acquisitions, and capital raises, among others, for both public and privately-held companies.
With over 2,500 investment banking professionals globally, the PwC Global Network is a broad and deeply established M&A advisory network globally. The PwC Global Network’s dedicated network of investment banking professionals provides clients with access to local targets and key decision makers; timely insight on M&A trends, news, and opportunities; and around the clock client support. PwC Corporate Finance’s vast cross-border transaction experience and daily touchpoints with global member firms leads to an organized, timely transaction, creating a seamless customer experience. In the last 10 years, the PwC Global Network provided in-depth financial advice on over 4,000 deals globally – with an aggregate deal value of more than $550 billion, of which 42% were cross-border deals.
“PwC Corporate Finance really understood our business and how to properly position Foresight Sports to achieve a successful outcome for us. The team was not only fully committed top-to-bottom from start-to-finish, but they really made the process as pleasurable as possible by combining top notch professional service with a genuine approach to building relationships. We couldn't be happier with the decision we made to work with PwC Corporate Finance on this transaction.”
Testimonials may not be representative of the experience of other customers. Testimonials are no guarantee of future performance or success.
Recent transactions
ABB
PricewaterhouseCoopers Corporate Finance LLC (“PwC Corporate Finance”) acted as exclusive financial advisor to ABB Ltd.
- PwC Corporate Finance served as the exclusive financial advisor to ABB Ltd. (“ABB”) on the sale of its U.S. and Canadian hydro generator and transformer repair businesses (“Cranberry”) to Integrated Power Services (“IPS”), a portfolio company of Searchlight Capital.
- The deal was announced on March 21, 2022 and closed on June 1, 2022.
- Cranberry is a leading provider of coil manufacturing, transformer remanufacturing, hydro field services, electro-mechanical repair, design engineering, and aftermarket sales and support.
- ABB’s Denver facility, highly skilled in the repair of hydro generators, transformers, motors, and switchgear and long considered a center of excellence for General Electric will also support the growing IPS power distribution business.
- By combining ABB’s transformer and switchgear business with National’s operations, IPS adds remanufacturing capabilities to National’s NETA-certified Transmission and Distribution, and Protection and Control services.
ESAB Corporation
PricewaterhouseCoopers Corporate Finance LLC (“PwC Corporate Finance”) acted as exclusive financial advisor to ESAB Corporation
- PwC Corporate Finance served as the exclusive financial advisor to ESAB Corporation (“ESAB”) in its acquisition of Ohio Medical Corporation (“Ohio Medical” or “OMC”) for $127 million.
- The deal was publicly announced on Monday, October 17, 2022.
- ESAB purpose of “shaping the work we imagine” is what drives their passion for innovation and expansion, leading them to acquire OMC.
- ESAB is a leader in fabrication and specialty gas control technology, including advanced equipment, consumables, specialty gas control, robotics, and digital solutions.
- ESAB is listed on the New York Stock Exchange in March 2022 and had revenues of approximately $2.4 billion in 2021 and over 9,200 employees across 17 countries globally.
- OMC is a provider of medical suction and oxygen therapy products and medical gas systems. OMC generates approximately $45 million in revenue and employs approximately 100 people.
- ESAB will help OMC accelerate their expansion globally, while allowing them to harness the power of the ESAB Business System (EBX) to better serve their customers with increased efficiency and innovative customer solutions
- The addition of OMC to the ESAB portfolio creates a gas control equipment leader in North America, with significant cross-selling opportunities to drive growth, increase margins, further strengthen cash flow and reduce cyclicality.
Fair Harbor
PricewaterhouseCoopers Corporate Finance LLC (“PwC Corporate Finance”) acted as exclusive financial advisor to Fair Harbor Clothing PBC
- PwC Corporate Finance was appointed in May 2021 as the exclusive financial advisor to Fair Harbor Clothing PBC.
- Fair Harbor is a fast-growing and mission-focused direct-to-consumer men’s swimwear brand, with a focus on ESG initiatives. Fair Harbor’s swimwear are created from recycling plastic bottles and are designed with comfort in mind.
- The Company launched its signature swim trunks in 2019, after several years of product development, and achieved $2m+ revenues in 2019. The company continued to see explosive growth in the years that followed, achieving ~$40M of revenue in 2021. Since 2019, Fair Harbor has expanded into other men’s casual wear, accessories and children’s swimwear product lines.
- As a digitally native brand, Fair Harbor has sold majority of its products online while growing a list of wholesale partners.
- Fair Harbor plans to use the growth capital from Broad Sky Partners to fuel its expansion into new product lines (including a women’s line), retail channels and sustainability initiatives.
Foresight Sports
PricewaterhouseCoopers Corporate Finance LLC (“PwC Corporate Finance”) acted as exclusive financial advisor to Foresight Sports
- PwC Corporate Finance was appointed in January 2021 as the exclusive financial advisor to Foresight Sports.
- Founded in San Diego, CA in 2009, Foresight is a vertically integrated engineering and manufacturing company that designs and produces launch monitors, simulators, performance and entertainment software and smart mobility solutions for on- and off-course golf activities and a variety of other sports and games.
- Foresight develops the most advanced and trusted performance analysis solutions in the golf industry. Foresight’s GCQuad launch monitor has been awarded Golf Digest's Editors' Choice Award for Best Launch Monitor for four consecutive years, and the product has become the launch monitor of choice for more PGA Tour players, top golf coaches, retailers, fitters and manufacturers than any other technology.
- Foresight was well positioned for a sale given its robust growth rates and upcoming new product launches, with bidders particularly enthusiastic about Foresight’s exceptional technology and market validation.
- Following a two-phased process, Vista Outdoor, a leading global designer, manufacturer and marketer of products in the outdoor sports and recreation markets, was identified as the preferred acquirer, given an existing commercial partnership with Vista brand Bushnell Golf, and was brought forward into exclusivity.
- Vista Outdoor acquired Foresight on ~5.0x Revenue multiple, with the transaction expected to be immediately accretive to earnings, excluding transaction and transition costs. In bringing together Foresight Sports and Bushnell Golf, the acquisition positions Vista Outdoor as the technology leader in the golf industry.
- The competitive process, along with PwC Corporate Finance’s expertise in working with high growth companies like Foresight, enabled PwC Corporate Finance to deliver a deal value well beyond the seller’s expectations.
Pet Food Express
PricewaterhouseCoopers Corporate Finance LLC (“PwC Corporate Finance”) acted as exclusive financial advisor to Pet Food Express
- PwC Corporate Finance was appointed in February 2021 as the exclusive financial advisor to Pet Food Express, Ltd (“Pet Food Express” or “the Company”). Founded in San Francisco, CA in 1980, Pet Food Express is the largest independent chain of premium pet supply stores in California, with 64 brick-and-mortar retail locations across the state.
- Since 2019, Pet Food Express has focused on building a synergistic, omni-channel platform that connects its retail locations with increasing buy online, pick up in store and same-day delivery capabilities. This omni-channel platform enables the company to reach a wide range of customers, including those who want to purchase pet supplies online.
- Pet Food Express is an industry leader in launching innovative and premium brands such as Kiwi Kitchens and Just Food For Dogs and was well positioned for sale given its robust sales growth, strong margin profile and broader pet ownership tailwinds.
- Following a two-phased process, Rainier Partners, a middle-market private equity firm based in Seattle, Washington was identified as the preferred acquirer, given a strong cultural fit and a proven track record of successfully operating and growing consumer services and retail businesses. Under Rainier Partners leadership, Pet Food Express intends to continue expanding its retail footprint and further strengthening its omni-channel strategy.
- The competitive process, along with PwC Corporate Finance’s expertise in working with businesses across the broader pet ecosystem, enabled PwC Corporate Finance to deliver a deal value well beyond the seller’s expectations.
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PricewaterhouseCoopers Corporate Finance LLC is owned by PwC US Business Advisory LLP, a member firm of the PricewaterhouseCoopers Network, and is a member of FINRA and SIPC. PricewaterhouseCoopers Corporate Finance LLC is not engaged in the practice of public accountancy.
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