Investment Banking · M&A Advisory

Maximize Your Business Sale With Confidence and Ease

Expert sell-side M&A advisory for business owners who demand the best possible outcome. With a 95% close rate, we outperform every benchmark in the industry.

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95%Close Rate
+20%Above Initial Bid
20+Years Experience
400K+Institutional Investors
Our Services

Independent. Experienced. Results-Driven.

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Sell-Side M&A

Expert guidance from valuation through close, maximizing proceeds for business owners ready to sell.

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02

Buy-Side M&A

Strategic acquisition support with access to our global network of qualified sellers across all industries.

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03

Valuation Advisory

Free market valuation for companies $10M+ in revenue, anchored in real-world buyer data — not tax estimates.

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A Proven Track Record

Most Recent · Sell-Side M&A · Industrial
Most Recent · Sell-Side M&A · Industrial

R&S Machining

SSK served as exclusive financial advisor in connection with the successful sale of R&S Machining, a precision machining and manufacturing company. SSK's comprehensive process resulted in multiple qualified bids at a price exceeding initial expectations.

Role
Exclusive Financial Advisor
Sector
Precision Machining
Status
Closed
Transaction Details Status Role
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Acquired by Summit Hosting, a portfolio company of Silver Oak Services Partners Closed Exclusive Financial Advisor
CoinProphet Technology
Acquired by BlockTech, Inc. Closed Exclusive Financial Advisor
Rio Tinto Energy & Resources
Acquisition of Powder River Basin coal leases Closed Financial Advisor
SunEdison Energy
Preferred Stock issuance Closed Financial Advisor
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Insights from Our Team

Transactions

How R&S Machining Sold at 7.5x EBITDA — And What Every Precision Manufacturer Should Take From It

We recently completed the sale of R&S Machining, a St. Louis-based precision manufacturer serving aerospace and defense OEMs, to Threadlock Precision, a D.E. Shaw-backed platform building a scaled A&D machining network.

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Transactions

What $1 Trillion in Defense Spending Means for Founder-Owned A&D Shops

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Valuation

What MSP Valuations Actually Look Like... And Why the Range Is So Wide

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Deal Process

Seven Reasons Family Owned PE Deals Fall Apart-And What Sellers Can Do About Each One

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