Avalon advised London Fog Group on sale of Homestead to Li & Fung.

Avalon advised Jane Cosmetics in cash infusion by two private equity groups.

Avalon advised London Fog Group on sale of Pacific Trail division.

Avalon advised AltiTUNES Partners on merger with InMotion Pictures.

Avalon represents new management team in the acquisition of Jane Cosmetics from Estée Lauder. SeeNews.




Avalon’s professionals have extensive transaction experience initiating, orchestrating and closing acquisition, divestiture and merger transactions. As investment bankers, operators and principal investors, our senior executives have been on both sides of the negotiating table. Sell side assignments range from family-controlled business to private equity portfolio companies to non-core divisions of public companies. Acquisition assignments include management buyouts, going-private transactions and businesses seeking to increase growth through acquisition. Our services include:

Assisting Buyers: Assisting Sellers:
Refine acquisition criteria Determine the fair market value of the business
Systematically source acquisition targets Develop sale strategy
Approach target(s) confidentially Prepare confidential selling materials
Value potential targets Pre-due diligence preparation
Develop bidding strategies Identify corporate and/or financial buyers
Due diligence Contact potential buyers
Negotiate acquisition/merger terms Negotiate sale terms and deal structure
Review contract documents Review contract documents
Guidance through closing Guidance through closing

Avalon brings a disciplined approach to each assignment. We spend the time to acquire an understanding of the company, the owners’ needs and the competitive and financial environment. We are tenacious and creative in closing transactions but believe it is important to know when to say “no” as well. We use leading edge databases but believe the expertise and judgement of people, not listings, create optimal transactions. For experienced executives, Avalon acts as a resource, leveraging your efforts by providing acquisition searches and assisting with the transaction to increase your effectiveness. For less experienced owners, we know a transaction can be a life-changing event for the family and employees. Avalon will orchestrate the entire transaction process, putting our knowledge and skills in finance, operations, negotiations and transactions to work for the benefit of all parties.

Private Placements & PIPES
Financial Restructuring
Valuation Services
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