• What size companies or projects does Amherst undertake?

Amherst's M&A and corporate restructuring assignments typically are with privately held companies or divisions of larger, publicly traded companies, with revenues ranging from $10 to $400 million.

• How does Amherst charge for its services?

Amherst generally charges a retainer fee plus a success fee, expressed as a percentage of total transaction value for M&A and financing assignments. Financial advisory services such as restructurings, turnaround management, business valuations, strategic planning, expert witness testimony and profit improvement planning are charged an initial retainer, and invoiced for services on an hourly rate basis against the retainer.

• What is the timeframe of a typical M&A transaction?

From commencement of the engagement to closure, an M&A transaction is typically completed within 6-9 months, depending upon several factors including marketplace reception and due diligence results. Click here to review an Amherst Partners Sale Process Diagram.

• Is Amherst a Venture Capital Fund with its own capital to invest?

No, Amherst is not a Venture Capital Fund. Amherst routinely assists our clients in placing various types of bank financing to suit their needs, including senior debt, subordinated debt, and equity financing. However, Amherst does not seek venture capital for start-up companies.

• Does Amherst serve clients outside of southeastern Michigan?

Amherst's client list includes companies and individuals across the United States, as well as Canada, Mexico, Europe and Asia. Our professionals have significant international experience, completing transactions across the globe.

• What type of turnaround consulting services does Amherst provide?

Amherst's turnaround consulting services include: 1) operational and financial restructuring of a business; 2) refinancing and negotiating with a company's current lenders, creditors and suppliers; 3) devising an exit strategy, such as a sale of a company; 4) strategic planning for both the company and its owners, and; 5) providing management support during a crisis period.

• Does Amherst specialize in any particular industries?

Our principals have completed over 300 assignments across virtually every industry, with particular expertise in manufacturing, automotive, technology, machine tool, factory automation, building products, engineering, business services and software.

• What differentiates Amherst from its competitors?

Amherst:

>> Is not a subsidiary, affiliate or department of a commercial bank or accounting firm.

>> Is owned and operated by its founding principals, whose personal interests are tied to Amherst's success.

>> Is committed to having our senior partners directly provide client services, ensuring that the expectations set at the beginning of a project are met throughout the course of the project.

>> Brings both breadth and depth of experience; our professionals have an average of 20 years experience, including not just financial expertise, but also experience in operating and running businesses.