Advice across the transaction lifecycle
From company sales and acquisitions to capital solutions and complex strategic decisions, Aribase provides senior-level advice at every stage.
Sell-Side M&A Advisory
Maximizing value through disciplined, competitive processes.
Typical situation
A business owner or sponsor is considering the sale of a company and needs an advisor to manage the process end to end.
What Aribase does
Aribase leads the sale process from preparation through closing — valuation, positioning, buyer outreach, diligence management, and negotiation.
How the engagement works
We build the materials, identify and approach the right buyers, run a controlled process, and manage counterparty interactions to preserve leverage.
Intended outcome
A completed transaction on terms aligned with the owner’s objectives, with confidentiality and process integrity maintained throughout.
Relevant transaction experience
- Sale of a business services platform Business Services · 2024
- Sale of an industrial distribution business Industrials · 2023
- Sale of a medical device business Healthcare · 2023
Buy-Side M&A Advisory
Supporting acquirers in sourcing, evaluating, and closing transactions.
Typical situation
A corporate or financial buyer is pursuing an acquisition and needs support sourcing, evaluating, or executing the transaction.
What Aribase does
Aribase supports acquisition strategy, target identification, valuation, diligence, and negotiation on behalf of the acquirer.
How the engagement works
We work alongside the buyer’s team to assess targets, structure the approach, and manage the process through documentation and close.
Intended outcome
A well-supported acquisition with a clear investment rationale and disciplined execution from first approach through signing.
Relevant transaction experience
- Acquisition of a software infrastructure provider Technology · 2024
- Acquisition of a specialty materials manufacturer Industrials · 2024
Capital Raising
Independent advice on structuring and securing debt and equity capital.
Typical situation
A company or sponsor needs to raise debt or equity capital and requires independent advice on structure, sources, and terms.
What Aribase does
Aribase advises on capital structure, identifies appropriate capital providers, prepares materials, and manages the raise.
How the engagement works
We evaluate financing alternatives, approach lenders or investors, and negotiate terms to secure capital aligned with the company’s needs.
Intended outcome
Capital secured on appropriate terms, with a structure that supports the company’s strategy and ownership objectives.
Relevant transaction experience
- Growth equity capital raise Technology · 2023
- Recapitalization of a healthcare services business Healthcare · 2023
- Senior debt financing for a consumer products company Consumer · 2022
Recapitalizations
Restructuring the capital base to meet ownership and strategic objectives.
Typical situation
Owners seek liquidity, risk reduction, or a revised capital structure without a full sale.
What Aribase does
Aribase structures recapitalizations that provide partial liquidity while preserving upside and operational continuity.
How the engagement works
We assess ownership goals, model alternatives, identify capital partners, and manage the process through execution.
Intended outcome
A recapitalized capital base that meets liquidity and continuity objectives on terms the owners understand.
Relevant transaction experience
- Growth equity capital raise Technology · 2023
- Recapitalization of a healthcare services business Healthcare · 2023
- Senior debt financing for a consumer products company Consumer · 2022
Strategic Advisory
Financial and strategic analysis for ownership and growth decisions.
Typical situation
A company or sponsor faces a complex strategic decision that does not fit a standard transaction template.
What Aribase does
Aribase provides financial and strategic analysis to support ownership decisions, growth alternatives, and special situations.
How the engagement works
We bring analytical rigor and an independent perspective to decisions about direction, structure, and timing.
Intended outcome
A clear, well-supported basis for a consequential decision, grounded in analysis rather than assumption.
Relevant transaction experience
- Strategic review for a financial services firm Financial Services · 2022
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