Deal flow is critical to a successful growth strategy.  Private-equity firms and corporate development departments are under enormous pressure to grow through combinations. 

We are skilled at finding and qualifying “real sellers” willing to listen to credible proposals.   Today’s sellers have many options available to them.  Deals go to those who are aware, affluent and quick.

Sierra specializes in reaching “pre-market sell situations” - that special time when owners are toying with the idea of selling but haven’t quite yet decided to do so.  We know the purchase criteria for some 560 private-equity funds, 75 domestic corporations and 80 foreign organizations.  Competition is intense.  We can help cut through the clutter.  We can find investment opportunities in the traditional and fast-growth middle market.  We can find desirable add-on acquisitions for your portfolio companies, stand alone businesses in new market sectors, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, restructuring opportunities, joint venture partners and strategic growth – market and geographic - opportunities.

Most of our clients have completed multiple transactions and have cash equity well in excess of US$40 million.  They understand the value we bring to a transaction.  We are the solution to the “no-one-wins” auction process.  We partner with buyers who recognize the value owners have built up over many years.  We have extensive experience in finding willing sellers in Europe, Asia and Latin America.   We know the American market and have represented many international buyers seeking to expand their presence in the United States.

We take the time to learn your business.  We communicate the M&A process effectively between buyers and sellers, legal, accounting and tax advisors, financing sources, due diligence teams and post acquisition integration groups.  We respond in a timely and thoughtful manner. 

We would like to discuss you acquisition criteria.