WE ARE STRATEGIC CORPORATE ADVISORS
Corporate financial advisory firm serving public and private companies, alternative investment managers, independent sponsors and management teams in the pursuit of creating economic value
We provide tailored, long-term strategic counsel. Our advice considers both the operating and financial implications of our proposed strategy and tactics
Industries served include consumer products, general industrials, real estate and technology
Hickory focuses on transactions in the growth spectrum of the middle market
WE OFFER FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES
Hickory provides financial advisory services with a view towards long-term relationships with clients:
Mergers and Acquisitions: Buy-side and sell-side engagements
Private Capital Markets: Debt and Equity financings
Restructuring distressed capital structures and increasing operating cash flows
Venture stage advisory services: Preparing companies to source institutional capital
Strategic Advisory: Serving public and private companies to create enduring strategic value
Understanding the client’s product/service, human & intellectual capital and competitive landscape
Formulating achievable financial and operating goals
Shoulder-to-shoulder partnership with clients to achieve long-term value
SELECTED TRANSACTION EXPERIENCE
Hickory’s clients include public and private companies, investment firms and high-net worth individuals.
Selected transaction experience of Hickory and it's Partners:
Advised BIO-key International, Inc. concerning its strategic relationship with InterDigital
Strategic advisory and operating investment in element^N
Sale of Edelman Shoe Co., Inc. to Brown Shoe Co., Inc.
Mezzanine financing placement for Naked Juice
Strategic licensing agreement between India-based investment firm and Hommage
Restructuring of Laurus Funds portfolio company in the beverage sector
Debt financing for Oriel Wines
Acquisition of Protocare Sciences on behalf of Constella Group
CLIENT VIEWS OF HICKORY SERVICES
Client satisfaction across complex transactions and mandates speaks to the intellectual and execution capabilities of The Hickory Group.
The following testimonials demonstrate our ability to complete mandates from green-field developments funded by a Hedge Fund client to an Inc500 firm seeking both industry and corporate finance expertise as it reviews its capital structure options.
These clients, amongst others, would be delighted speak to potential clients concerning our qualifications and capabilities.
“Nicholas Kirk led an important transaction for Wild Rivers. I would recommend his services.”
“Nicholas Kirk has provided high-quality strategic and financial advice as we reviewed our options for Credit and Equity. We are delighted to be working with him. ”
