Finding thorough and experienced advice when it comes to financial choices of a strategic nature is a challenge faced by many middle market companies today. With experience in both investment banking and a large and diverse number of organizations, the team at CLB Partners is able to present clients with an independent view of their strategies and potential areas for improvement. CLB Partners offers a wide range of services specifically designed to help our client companies enhance their strategic position.

CLB Partners will work closely with you to fully understand your company, your market, your competition and your specific goals and objectives for long-term growth. CLB Partners strives to deliver sound strategic advice and will work with your senior management to implement such strategies. Typical strategic advisory services performed by CLB include:

• Identify the client's short and long-term goals and objectives
• Review the client company's existing strategy
• Research and develop detailed competitor analyses
• Design and implement value-based planning tools for decision-making and management compensation
• Determine the client company's optimal capital structure
• Conduct cost of capital analysis
• Develop value-based financial performance models to assess strategic options
• Develop acquisition programs, if applicable
• Evaluate all strategic alternatives
• Prepare specific strategies to expand, diversify or restructure businesses
• Lead and facilitate planning programs for strategic implementation
• Assist client company with successfully implementation of strategies