The Cypress Group provides a full range of Investment Banking and Strategic Advisory Services to the Franchise and Multi-unit Restaurant Industry. Our detailed industry knowledge and technical expertise are the keys to maximizing value and creating the right opportunities for our clients.
Cypress specializes in providing the following services to our clients:
Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures Capital Formation: Debt & Equity Strategic Advisory Services Restructuring & Bankruptcy Engagements Valuations & Fairness Opinions
Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures
The purchase and sale of a business is frequently the most important transaction a client will embark upon. Cypress is experienced in dealing with the various complexities of the Mergers, Acquisition and Divestiture processes. From the economic negotiations to the emotional and interpersonal issues that accompany the transaction, we have guided our clients through this process for over 17 years. We provide our clients with a comprehensive solution to the entire transaction process. From the initial planning stages of the engagement to the closing table, Cypress manages every step of the process to make sure our clients' goals are realized.
Our Involvement includes:
Initial Engagement Planning Understanding and Establishing Client Goals & Objectives Evaluation of the Business, Including Identifying and Implementing Strategies to Maximize Value Preparation of a Confidential Offering Memorandum Describing the Business and the Opportunity Implementation of Detailed Marketing Plan Including the Identification of and Discussions with Qualified Prospects Negotiation of Deal Structure and Alternatives to Maximize Value Evaluation of Proposals and Bids Recommendations to Client Providing Solutions to Transaction Issues or Obstacles to Ensure a Smooth Process and Successful Deal Conclusion
Capital Formation - Debt & Equity
In an environment of constantly changing market conditions, Cypress provides real-time financial solutions to meet the goals of our clients. We work closely with our clients to identify and evaluate the various alternatives that will result in the best capital structure to fit their specific needs. Cypress has extensive relationships with key financial providers, from private equity firms specializing in the restaurant and retail sectors to mezzanine and senior debt lenders with an expertise in the industry. These relationships enable Cypress to deliver the full range of products available in the current marketplace. Cypress also has assisted Franchisors in establishing exclusive franchisee lending programs with several leading financial institutions for development and expansion within their franchise system.
Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Turnaround Situations
Cypress has wide-ranging experience working with troubled companies in the midst of change. Our experience includes advising companies in operational turnarounds and/or financial restructurings to consulting companies emerging from or contemplating bankruptcy.
Our expertise in this area includes the following:
Divestiture of Businesses in a 363 Bankruptcy Sale Balance Sheet Debt Restructuring and Renegotiation Partial Liquidations (Company Resizing, Divesting Business Units or Divisions) Turnaround Capital including DIP Financing Acquisitions of Troubled or Bankrupt Companies
Valuations, Fairness Opinions and Litigation Support
For years, we have been providing valuations of restaurant companies in various situations. Cypress has completed business valuation engagements in connection with Management Buyouts, Bankruptcy Valuations, Estate Planning, Family Separations, Partnership Dissolutions and Partial Enterprise Liquidations. In addition to holding the professional credentials requisite to establish us as experts in the valuation process (CPA, MBA, CMA), our real-life transaction experience sets us apart from other general valuation firms in terms of practical experience, as well as in the eyes of mediators, judges and juries.
Strategic Advisory Services
Clients often face important decisions at critical points in the evolution of their business. At Cypress, we assist clients in defining their goals, establishing objectives and executing the implementation of their plans. We provide a flexible approach to our Advisory Services tailored to the specific needs of our clients.
These services include:
Business & Strategic Planning Including the Execution of Those Plans Concept Evaluation & Positioning Joint Venture & Strategic Partner Evaluation Capital Structure Evaluation and Balance Sheet Consulting
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