Garrard Associates Increases the Odds of Getting Your Deal Done

PR Log (Press Release) – Sep 30, 2008 – With current market conditions making direct equity placements by institutional investors the overriding choice of financing for most small public companies, success calls for a financial partner that specializes in private placements and has well-established relationships with investors that also focus on these types of structured transactions.

Garrard Associates, has the expertise and the relationships, and our investor base is actively seeking direct investment opportunities with growth oriented companies demonstrating a strong business plan, clear revenue momentum, and high quality management.

Our team of financial professionals will customize and arrange a private placement that will result in a quick, flexible, and cost-effective funding, which will enable your company to grow, build cash reserves, and ultimately enhance shareholder value.

Helping business owners realize their objectives from the sale of a company is a complex process that requires specialized skill, knowledge, judgment and resources. At Garrard Associates, senior associates, possessing decades of middle-market M&A experience, are personally involved in every transaction.

Our process starts with a detailed valuation to determine how much a business is worth and identify potential market opportunities. Once this step is complete and a client decides to proceed with a potential sale, we then begin the tactical M&A process to take the client to market globally. Understanding your company's market value is critical to making smart decisions for the future.

Garrard Associates, is an investment banking firm focused on providing financial services to high-growth companies through the implementation of solutions tailored to the specific needs of each client. We specialize in the placement of equity and convertible debt securities through a global base of institutional investors and accredited individuals.