Client Testimonials

“Edgeview represented my company in 2002 when we recapitalized the business with Silver Brands. They were a trusted advisor and partner throughout that transaction process as well as over the past four years. When the Board decided to pursue a sale of Discovery Foods, Edgeview was the best and only logical advisor for us. Their commitment of resources, knowledge of our company and industry, M&A process expertise, access to key strategic buyers, and their overall passion for client service were exceptional and allowed us to achieve a tremendous outcome for the shareholders and employees of Discovery.”

Clarence Mou
President
Discovery Foods, LLC

“Edgeview was integral to the outstanding result of this process. The entire team dedicated itself to fully understanding the merits of our business and the dynamics of the industry and prepared management for the rigors of the marketing process. Edgeview ran a thorough, efficient process that gave us multiple options and brought the deal to a successful close for management and the shareholders.”

William Lynch
Chief Executive Officer
Harmony Labs, Inc.

“We were looking for the most qualified and experienced advisor to help guide Dogwood Equity through its first divestiture. We chose Edgeview Partners due to their process management expertise and knowledge of the buyer community. Edgeview ran an impressively broad marketing process, and the team’s access to prospective buyers was critical to maximizing the value to our shareholders. We knew from the beginning this would be a successful investment for our fund and couldn’t be more pleased with the end result.”

Rick Carlisle
Managing Director
Dogwood Equity

“Edgeview’s hands-on approach throughout this lengthy and complex process proved invaluable. The Edgeview team helped us navigate the many complexities associated with a public-to-private process that were critical to the success of the transaction. At the conclusion of the process we had an outcome that our shareholders were pleased with as well as a new partner in Brazos Private Equity Partners that management is very excited about working with going forward.”

Bill Morton
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Morton Industrial Group, Inc.

“Brazos is pleased to be investing in this metal fabrication business exceptionally well integrated in legacy Construction, Agriculture, and Commercial original equipment manufacturers including Caterpillar Inc. and Deere & Co. Bill Morton, his management team, and the Company’s employees have done an outstanding job over the years in helping these customers remain globally competitive from their U.S.-based manufacturing facilities. We believe that by doing so, they have helped secure Morton Metalcraft Co.’s market-leading position. We hope our involvement can help Morton continue its progress in serving their customers for years to come.”

Patrick McGee
Founding Partner
Brazos Private Equity Partners

“From our initial meeting to our close date, I was very pleased with the way in which Edgeview handled all of our needs. They helped us articulate and present why we believed our business would be so valuable to potential investors. With a very successful outcome, we are pleased that we chose Edgeview as our partner.”

Gray Ellison
President
Specialty Manufacturing Company

“We are very excited about our new relationship with Gray and the management team at Specialty. This company has all of the fundamental characteristics that we look for in a business: a history of strong growth, outstanding management, a leadership position in the markets it serves, and a reputation for quality. We look forward to supporting Specialty as it looks to expand further both organically and through acquisition.”

Paul Wolf
Managing Partner
Century Park Capital Partners

“Edgeview served as a strong advocate for Transtar during every step of the sale process. They committed a full team of seasoned professionals to the transaction who provided a highly effective combination of process management expertise and industry knowledge that resulted in a very successful outcome for our management team and our shareholders.”

Steve Scheinkman
President and Chief Executive Officer
Transtar Metals, Inc.

“This was a great transaction for H.I.G. and its executive partners, and we thank the Edgeview team for the tremendous job they did helping to bring it to fruition. Senior level attention, industry knowledge, and flawless process execution, they brought it all.”

Matt Sanford
Managing Director
H.I.G. Capital Management

“The Edgeview team was an invaluable partner to the Company throughout the transaction process. They clearly articulated management’s vision and objectives for Mattress Giant to a targeted group of prospective partners, which ultimately resulted in robust interest for the Company and a great partner for our management team to continue to execute on the Company’s growth strategy.”

Barrie Brown
Chief Executive Officer
Mattress Giant Corporation

“I was impressed with Edgeview throughout the process. They worked closely with the entire management team and consistently provided valuable insight and guidance. Edgeview’s thoroughness in preparation and diligence was extraordinary.”

Steven List
Chief Financial Officer
Mattress Giant Corporation

“Our Board of Directors selected Edgeview Partners because of their process expertise and their proven access to prospective buyers. Ultimately, Edgeview ran a process that was flawlessly executed and resulted in the right buyer being selected to partner with the management team.”

Trey Sheridan
Partner
Banc of America Capital Investors

“Faced with the strategic decision to sell our fourth-generation business, we required the guidance and expertise of an experienced advisor that would dedicate the attention and resources necessary to accomplish our goals. Utilizing their extensive knowledge of the building materials distribution industry, Edgeview ran an efficient process that not only resulted in a successful outcome for the shareholders, but also produced the right partner to support our management and employees. Edgeview assembled a team of true professionals that exceeded our expectations.”

Henry Hinman, III
President
Forest Products Supply, Inc.

“Throughout the entire process, the Edgeview team was an invaluable partner. Having completed numerous transactions in my professional career as a CEO and an investor, I have an understanding of what is necessary in completing a successful transaction. Edgeview understood my personal and business objectives as well as those of the management team. Edgeview's senior focus and dedication of resources ensured our transaction stayed on track and closed quickly with a great partner.”

Ian Hislop
Chairman and CEO
Thermo Fluids Inc.

“With a family history spanning four generations, the important strategic decisions facing our company demanded the highest level of professionalism. When Edgeview approached us to discuss this joint process with Cumberland Swan, the Brunner family and the Vi-Jon Board of Directors saw a unique opportunity to accelerate our strategic vision. By designing a process to meet the distinct objectives of each party and then seamlessly coordinating the process from the initial concept to the closing of the transactions, Edgeview provided both the guidance and momentum that were needed to create this exceptional outcome.”

“Not only has Edgeview helped us expand our business with exciting new people, products, and capabilities, they have also united us with Berkshire Partners, the ultimate team for this next chapter in the nearly 100-year old Vi-Jon story. As a company that prides itself on uncompromising customer service, we were impressed by Edgeview's steadfast commitment to accomplishing this objective with extraordinary competence and brilliant proficiency.”

John G. Brunner
President and Chief Executive Officer
Vi-Jon Laboratories, Inc.

“Cumberland Swan’s board of directors selected Edgeview because we sensed an honest commitment on Edgeview’s part to explore a range of liquidity alternatives and to generate the optimal outcome for our shareholders. Edgeview delivered on that commitment. By marketing and selling Cumberland Swan and Vi-Jon in a joint process, Edgeview created significant value by enabling selling shareholders to benefit from the near-term cost synergies that will be achieved by the combined company. This process was substantially more complex and time consuming than a straightforward auction, and it was Edgeview’s creativity, dedication, and skillful execution that drove this tremendous result.”

Larry DeFrance
President and Chief Executive Officer
Cumberland Swan Holdings, Inc.

“The process Edgeview ran was nearly flawless. We found the right buyer who closed on time and on budget, and the process certainly exceeded our collective expectations. We could not have done it without Edgeview. H.I.G. places a tremendous amount of value in its relationship with Edgeview, and we look forward to many more successful transactions together.”

Doug Berman
Managing Director
H.I.G. Capital Management

“This transaction with UCI capitalizes on ASC’s powerful and efficient global sourcing and manufacturing platform, which has been a key strategic priority for our company for more than fifteen years. The Edgeview team immediately recognized the value of our truly global business model and then committed themselves to understanding the details of how we make it work. By effectively communicating our core strengths, Edgeview helped us realize the value of the platform our team has worked so hard to build.”

Ted Swaldo
President and CEO
ASC Industries, Inc.

“Edgeview was a true partner at every stage of the transaction. Having made the commitment to understand the intricacies of our business, the Edgeview team was always prepared to strategize with us on deal points ranging down to the smallest detail.”

Tom Blackerby
Chief Operating Officer and CFO
ASC Industries, Inc.

“Having partnered with ASC since 2002, we wanted to select a financial advisor with relevant automotive industry experience and that would share management’s passion for the business. Edgeview exceeded our high expectations and helped us realize an attractive return on the capital and resources we invested to support the growth of ASC.”

Robert Klein
Managing Director
American Capital Strategies, Ltd.

“Our management team wanted an advisor that would help us find both the best return to our existing shareholders and an appropriate partner for United Central to continue its growth and better serve our customers. Edgeview never lost sight of management’s objectives and ran an efficient process that included multiple buyers for management to evaluate as potential partners for our next phase of growth. At the conclusion of the process we had an outcome that our shareholders were extremely pleased with as well as a new partner in American Securities that management is very excited about.”

Darrell Cole
CEO and President
United Central Industrial Supply Company, LLC

“The Edgeview team showed complete commitment to the process from start to finish. Edgeview helped us convey the unique leadership position of United Central as well as the growth opportunities available to the Company. The end result was a well orchestrated process that resulted in multiple options for the Company’s shareholders to choose from.”

Andrew Strauss
Managing Partner
The Riverside Company

“Over the course of a year-and-a-half, the Edgeview team was instrumental in helping us evaluate strategic alternatives for the company and ultimately complete an acquisition of Glazed Investments. We were impressed with their professionalism, detailed analytics, and honest, thoughtful advice. In the face of a difficult operating environment for our franchisor, Edgeview was able to help us execute on our strategic initiative to expand our retail presence and find a financial partner that would not only supply capital to fund our growth strategy but would also be a value-added partner to the organization.”

Lincoln Spoor
President
Westward Dough, LLC

“We are excited about this transaction and we believe that the partnership with Carlyle validates Comark’s investment thesis. Edgeview’s commitment to understanding the market, our customers, and the intricacies of our projects played a pivotal role in consummating this relationship with the ideal partner for our business.”

Bill Henry
President and CEO
Comark Holdings, Inc.

“We chose to work with Edgeview because we knew that their team would take the time to work with management to understand the Company and communicate its strategy clearly to the market. Edgeview is an important relationship for our firm, and through its focused execution in all phases of this transaction, Edgeview has proven again its capabilities as a trusted advisor to Brazos.”

Patrick McGee
Founding Partner
Brazos Private Equity Partners

“I was thoroughly impressed with Edgeview’s performance during the Snyder transaction. The Edgeview team was extremely strong from top to bottom and served as a knowledgeable advocate for our business throughout the transaction. I was very impressed by their high level of attentiveness in every stage of the transaction and strong commitment that ensured a successful outcome for the shareholders and management. We are excited about teaming with our new partner, Cortec Group, to pursue continued growth of Snyder.”

Tom O’Connell
President
Snyder Industries, Inc.

“Edgeview Partners was a valued advisor on the Snyder transaction. The entire Edgeview team was focused and thorough in all aspects of representing the business and a real pleasure to work with. Their hard work was essential to an effective process for the benefit of LinCap, management, and all stakeholders of the company.”

Gregg Taber
Vice President
Linsalata Capital Partners

“The Edgeview team kept our team on track throughout the whole process. I was very impressed by their work ethic, negotiating abilities, and creative thinking. Edgeview brought a high level of professionalism to the entire process.”

Tom Downey
President and Chief Executive Officer
Towne Holdings, Inc.

“Edgeview went to great efforts to understand LVI’s business, including our competitive advantages and unique market position. The professionals at Edgeview did a great job effectively communicating the LVI ‘story’ and our tremendous growth opportunities to prospective buyers. The senior-level experience of the Edgeview team and the resources that they devoted to this transaction resulted in a smooth process that culminated in a very successful outcome for LVI’s shareholders and management team. We are delighted to now team with CHS as we take the company to the next level.”

Burt Fried
Chief Executive Officer
LVI Services Inc.

“Edgeview demonstrated a strong understanding of the key drivers of our business and articulated them well to potential buyers. The firm and its professionals were critical in helping Teraco find the right partner for our next phase of growth. We are extremely excited about partnering with Wafra Partners and hope to again have the opportunity to work with Edgeview.”

Ray McDowell
President
Teraco Inc.

“Edgeview’s prior experience with corporate divestitures was very important during the Teraco transaction. The Edgeview team understood the complexities, challenges, and concerns of a corporate carve-out and assisted us in navigating them throughout the entire life of the transaction. From the initial drafting of the marketing documents to the day of closing, the Edgeview team’s focus was on creating the best possible outcome for Identity while also finding the right partner for the Teraco management team.”

Steve Crider
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Identity Group, Inc.

“From the start, Edgeview ran an exceptional process, preparing the Company for the market and generating a range of alternatives for the shareholders. Edgeview’s knowledge of the homeland security and U.S. and international military markets was essential to the success of the transaction. This knowledge, coupled with Edgeview’s outstanding execution at every stage of the deal, ultimately produced the optimal outcome for Audiopack.”

Jon Adams
President
Audiopack Technologies, Inc.

"I was thoroughly impressed with Edgeview's performance during the Huron transaction. The Edgeview M&A team was extremely strong from top to bottom. I was very impressed by their high level of attentiveness in every stage of the transaction and strong commitment that ensured a successful outcome for the transaction."

Peter Reilly
Chief Financial Officer
Strategic Industries LLC

“The Edgeview team was able to understand the complexities of my business based on their experience in both the healthcare and government services space. I was looking for an advisor who would also understand our unique culture and far reaching vision and be able to sell those concepts in order to find the right financial partner; one that would work well with me and my management team to take the business to the next level. The Edgeview team listened and responded in a highly professional manner to our complicated demands. They carefully crafted decision trees which helped me to sort through numerous options that ultimately led to the selection of a perfect financial partner. At the same time, they helped me enact a major acquisition for my company which brought us into the international health services arena while allowing me to maintain control of my company.”

Donald A. Holzworth
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Constella Group, LLC

“Edgeview did a fantastic job guiding our team through the intricacies of the buyer’s due diligence process. They were very proactive and hands on throughout the transaction. Their ability to effectively manage Bumble Bee’s due diligence enabled our management team to continue to run the business, pursue Castleberry’s growth initiatives, and deliver our budgeted financial performance, all of which helped to ensure a highly successful outcome for the Company and its shareholders.”

David F. Melbourne, Jr.
Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Planning
Castleberry/Snow's Brands, Inc.

“When we were approached by a large food manufacturer looking to buy our business, I realized we needed professional advice from an honest, trustworthy advisor. Having worked with a Wall Street firm in the past, I knew that a large investment bank could not adequately service my needs and the needs of my company. Edgeview was the ideal fit for us. Their thoughtful advice and guidance were completely aligned with my goals and objectives. They negotiated a very attractive valuation for our business that incorporated our future sales and earnings growth opportunities. Edgeview also structured a process that minimized my risks and maximized the probability of closing this transaction. I could not have chosen a better advisor.”

Robert P. Kirby
President and Chief Executive Officer
Castleberry/Snow's Brands, Inc.

“I was thoroughly impressed with Edgeview’s performance during the Polar transaction. The Edgeview M&A team was extremely strong from top to bottom. Edgeview dedicated more high-quality resources to the Polar transaction than I am accustomed to in my experience. I was very impressed by their high level of attentiveness in every stage of the transaction and strong commitment that ensured a successful outcome for the transaction.”

Don Stover
Chief Financial Officer
Polar Corporation

“From start to finish, the Edgeview team demonstrated exceptional industry expertise and a commitment to the highest levels of service and professionalism. On numerous occasions, the extensive M&A transaction experience of Edgeview’s professionals was instrumental in guiding our transaction to a successful outcome. This expertise was especially valuable in helping us manage the complex array of regulatory and financial considerations associated with selling to a foreign buyer.”

James Levine
President and Chief Executive Officer
Texstars, Inc.

“Throughout the process, from pitch to funding, the Edgeview team distinguished itself through consistent, senior level attention and leadership. At every critical point in the process, Edgeview was several steps ahead strategically and consistently excellent in the execution of a complex cross-border transaction. In tangible and intangible ways, Edgeview increased our returns through their efforts.”

David Ehrenfest Steinglass
Managing Director
American Capital Strategies, Ltd.

“Having limited internal resources to dedicate to a sale process, the Edgeview team filled that void from the outset with hard work executed in a very professional manner. Their attention to all facets of our organization and market led to a broad understanding of our business. Their presentation of our Company to the financial market was excellent and projected our ideals, beliefs and passion for our business to all the parties expressing an interest in us. The end result was a new financial sponsor that is very excited about our organization while obtaining a great value for our exiting stockholders. I highly recommend their team and hope to work with them in the future.”

Pat Cowles
President and Chief Executive Officer
BEI Group, Inc.

"I was impressed with the Edgeview team's effective and efficient handling of the sale of Team Express. The fact that Edgeview did so much homework and planning in advance of the process allowed the transaction to be executed in exceptional fashion and consistently on schedule. Edgeview's performance for the client was truly outstanding."

Dan Webster
Partner
Cox Smith Matthews

“Given our ten-plus year involvement with Baseball Express, hiring the right banker to represent our shareholders and management team was a very important decision. We hired Edgeview Partners not only for their execution capabilities and access to prospective buyers, but because we were confident that the sale of Baseball Express would receive the attention and focus that we thought the company deserved. The transaction went as well as any deal I've ever seen because of their efforts."

Fred Lummis
Managing Partner
The CapStreet Group, LLC

"Edgeview’s M&A expertise and breadth of contacts with the potential buyer universe produced a result that far surpassed our expectations for both valuation and compatibility with management objectives. Edgeview demonstrated an in-depth understanding of our industry and did an outstanding job of positioning our company to generate interest from investors. The level of attention we received from every member of the Edgeview team was superior."

Mick Baird
President
TruckPro, Inc.

"The Edgeview team was an invaluable asset for the management of Coleman Powermate throughout every stage of the sale process. With their creative thinking, hard work, ability to extend a human touch to a challenging process, and superior strategic guidance, Edgeview's professionals delivered on their absolute commitment to my team and earned our lasting respect as a result. In my past experience, I have worked on numerous transactions with different investment banks, and I found the Edgeview team to be the strongest all-around group. I cannot imagine an advisor more capable of addressing the intricacies of a corporate divestiture or a better partner for a management team."

Tom Beyer
President and Chief Executive Officer
Coleman Powermate, Inc.

“Given the complexities involved in divesting a large business unit of Hollinee, it was critical for us to have an experienced investment banking team that was committed to our transaction, had relevant industry experience, and was with us at every step in the transaction. Edgeview conducted significant due diligence helping us identify and address potential issues arising from the separation of the Division. The experienced professionals that Edgeview committed to the transaction were key to the ultimate success of the deal.”

Dan Wilson
President and Chief Executive Officer
Hollinee L.L.C.

“We chose Edgeview Partners because of the quality of their professionals and their reputation for producing high quality marketing materials, but we were also very impressed with their industry experience and their deep relationships among potential buyer groups – both financial and strategic. We would now say with the benefit of hindsight that industry expertise and those relationships proved valuable in running an efficient process for us and for representing us credibly in the market.”

Keith Yamada
Partner
CIVC Partners

“Edgeview was invaluable in helping us get ready for the most important transaction of our lives. The four-person Edgeview team was fully engaged throughout the process, provided tailored advice, and acted with the utmost professionalism. Based on their extensive analysis of our customers, products, and markets we learned a significant amount about our business that will result in improved performance going forward. Edgeview was able to use its strategic relationships to convince the partner of choice to consummate a transaction that provided an attractive upfront price with significant additional upside over the next four years.”

Joe Blancato
President
International Food Group, Inc.

“Edgeview worked with Union for over two years to provide advice on the strategic direction of the Company prior to initiating discussions with financial sponsors. Edgeview was invaluable in helping me and my mother think through various strategic options and in preparing the Company for a successful process. Ultimately, Edgeview’s extensive knowledge and contacts within the financial sponsor community proved invaluable and resulted in a very attractive outcome for us.”

Lauri Union
Chief Executive Officer
Union Corrugating Company

"Edgeview’s private equity relationships allowed us to initiate discussions with a partner that was a strong fit and their experience in executing transactions proved invaluable. The transaction was significantly more complex than we could have imagined and it would not have been completed without the expertise and persistence of Edgeview. They did a tremendous job and our family is enormously appreciative of the team’s efforts."

Harris A. Smith
President
Smith Container Corporation

“As a public company, W-H Energy has utilized a number of Wall Street firms and has high expectations for service and expertise and the quality of the professionals that its investment banks provide. When we began to explore the divestiture of our maintenance and safety segment, we knew that we needed an advisor who understood the potential complexities and challenges of divesting a non-core business unit and who would provide the attention and focus that this divestiture required. Edgeview’s professionals provided us with valuable insight at every step in the process and service and expertise that exceeded our expectations.”

Ernesto Bautista
Vice President and Corporate Controller
W-H Energy Services, Inc. (NYSE: WHQ)

"I have participated in a number of private equity investments, both as an owner and an investor. I knew I needed an advisor that would take the time to understand our story, had the expertise needed to communicate it effectively to the market, and had strong relationships in the private equity community. The focus and quality of Edgeview's execution team were extraordinary. They exceeded my expectations both in terms of their role as an advisor as well as the final outcome of the transaction."

Rom Reddy
Chief Executive Officer
Nexcel Synthetics, LLC

“I have worked with Edgeview Partners on multiple transactions. They are fierce advocates for their clients through every aspect of a transaction from beginning to end. In each case, our mutual clients have been very happy with the outcome.”

C. Mark Kelly
Partner
Alston & Bird LLP

“Edgeview was a true partner to management. The Edgeview professionals consistently demonstrated a commitment to quality, attention to detail and high level of service without any of the arrogance I’ve witnessed in other investment banks. The team was as focused an advocate during the final contract negotiations as they were in the very beginning of the process.”

Vince A. Nardy
Chief Executive Officer
Hunter Defense Technologies, Inc.

“Results speak louder than words, and Edgeview produced results that exceeded our expectations. They worked quickly and efficiently, producing marketing materials that were thorough and communicated an in-depth knowledge of our business. They demonstrated a strong understanding of the sale process and were an integral advocate at every step of our negotiations through closing. They are experienced professionals and they delivered.”

Brett R. Keith
Principal
RockWood Equity Partners

"I worked with Edgeview Partners on the sale of Hunter Defense Technologies to Behrman Capital. At each step in the transaction, Edgeview demonstrated a strong understanding of how the specific legal issues intersected with the business issues. We were able to form a strong team and provide our mutual client with thorough and timely guidance. I was impressed with their work."

Charles W. Hardin, Jr.
Partner
Jones Day

“It was a pleasure to work with Edgeview Partners, both personally and professionally. Although they are headquartered 3500 miles away from our Oregon-based company, there was never any diminution of service. They provided tremendous leverage to our management team and surpassed our expectations on many levels.”

Lee Parr
President and Chief Executive Officer
OECO Holdings, LLC

“Edgeview Partners delivered at every step of the transaction and demonstrated their industry access and expertise through a strategic sale of the business. They did their homework up front, set appropriate expectations, and closed this transaction is a timely manner. They were consummate professionals with deep merger and acquisition experience across all levels of the team.”

David Wilson
Managing Director
Fidelity Capital Investors

“As a shareholder and mezzanine investor in OECO, we were very impressed with Edgeview’s industry relationships and ability to develop a focused process with strategic buyers. We introduced Edgeview to the Company and the OECO Board based on their industry experience and our confidence in them. We were pleased by the extreme effort provided by the Edgeview team, and their delivery on their upfront commitment. The sale of the company was an outstanding outcome for our organization.”

John Herbst
Principal
Key Principal Partners

“Initially I was reluctant to hire an investment bank. I knew my industry and I knew the other players. I thought price was the only question. Edgeview introduced me to an entirely new universe of potential strategic buyers. As a result, Edgeview exceeded my valuation expectations by over 40%. Edgeview professionals are some of the most dedicated, talented people I’ve met. They added value at every step in the transaction.”

Bill Nast
Co-President
Tech Industries, Inc.

“I worked with Edgeview Partners on the Tech Industries transaction. Throughout all aspects of the transaction and contract negotiation, the Edgeview team was fully committed to producing an outstanding result. They were an engaged partner with the management team in thinking through the business plan and preparing presentations. They were first rate in all respects.”

Larry I. Silverstein
Partner
Bingham McCutchen LLP

“Edgeview helped our family achieve three major objectives. We wanted to maintain control of Euro-Pro, recapitalize the Company for growth, and minimize Euro-Pro’s exposure to potential competitors.

Edgeview’s vast knowledge of the private equity community, combined with their extensive relationships, was invaluable in deciding who to approach and ensuring that we reached our objectives. They surpassed my already high expectations.”

Stan Rosenzweig
Co-President
Euro-Pro Corporation

“As private equity investors, we value the opportunity to develop a relationship with a company in a focused negotiation. Euro-Pro is a terrific new partnership for us, and it was a pleasure to work with such a thorough, professional investment bank as Edgeview Partners. Edgeview did an outstanding job helping Euro-Pro think through its alternatives and prepare for a transaction.”

Mark L. Bono
General Partner
Weston Presidio

“The Edgeview team provided us with significant leverage during the sale of Hilco. Internally, they showed great respect for my management team and fostered a congenial working environment. Their attention to detail, ability to understand every facet of the business, and their work ethic were major reasons we had a successful transaction. Externally, their knowledge of the mergers and acquisition process as well as the potential domestic and international buyers, was unparalleled and really made a difference.”

Bob Nahmias
President
The Hilsinger Company L.P.

"I have known and worked with the senior bankers at Edgeview since their days at Bowles Hollowell Conner and First Union. I've engaged them to sell several companies over this time period, each with successful and well-priced closings. Although all transactions have unique challenges, Hilco had more complex issues than average. Edgeview's senior focus and attention to detail ensured that the Hilco transaction stayed on track and closed with a very successful outcome. I have tremendous confidence in Edgeview."

Brian Fitzgerald
Managing Partner
Capital Partners ®

"As a private equity investor, I interviewed several top middle market investment banks. Edgeview's model of assigning two experienced partners, each with accountability to my deal from engagement to closing, was both unique and compelling. I knew that the nature of our transaction would require substantial resources and attention and I needed the kind of leverage that an Edgeview team provides. They delivered every step of the way."

Shannon G. Smith
Managing Partner
Blue Point Capital Partners

“The Edgeview team demonstrated their years of mergers and acquisition experience during the Pleasants Hardware transaction. They were a strong advocate for their client and added significant negotiating leverage throughout the process. I was also impressed that they were always available for their client and were very constructive in a deal that took many turns.”

J. Norfleet Pruden, III
Partner
Kennedy Covington

“Edgeview was a full-fledged partner in the biggest transaction of our careers and continues to be a trusted friend to Discovery Foods. From initial diligence to closing and post-closing follow-up, every member of the Edgeview team was focused on the success of the transaction.

Edgeview leveraged its experience and expertise to help us prepare for the transaction and to find the right partner to take Discovery Foods to the next level. Furthermore, they were focused on what the deal would mean to me and my fellow shareholders both today and tomorrow.

We would highly recommend Edgeview’s service; the entire team has been a pleasure to work with both personally and professionally. We look forward to the opportunity of going through another transaction with them in the future.”

Clarence Mou
Chief Executive Officer
Discovery Foods Co., Inc.

“At first, I didn’t think we needed an investment bank. Now I cannot imagine having done this transaction without Edgeview. They took the time to understand my personal and business objectives as well as those of my family and management team. They examined every potential strategic alternative, resulting in discussions with a small, highly selective group of domestic and international strategic purchasers. Edgeview Partners guided me through the most important transaction of my life…Best decision we ever made.”

Larry Abbott
President
Abbott Foods, Inc.

“The Edgeview team was a true partner to management. They supported our team at every step in the process with incredible client service, attention to detail and a work ethic that provided us access at any time of day or night. After closing, they continued to add value, advising us on follow-on management bonus issues as well as earn-out negotiations, and personal money management. Absolutely top-notch, high integrity professionals.”

Mike Stoner
Chief Financial Officer
Abbott Foods, Inc.