Our clients represent a broad spectrum
of the business world, but generally fall into four categories. Large corporations
Kent Group provides corporate guidance and the special expertise
needed to successfully complete investment banking and advisory
assignments in agribusiness, food and related industries.
Senior executives of the world’s largest multinational
corporations respect our successful track record and appreciate
our ability to structure, value, negotiate, finance and execute
the purchase and sale of companies, subsidiaries, and business
units. We bring years of experience and specific industry
knowledge to your side of the table serving as an extension
of your existing corporate development team. Kent Group will
give your corporation the competitive edge to complete value-added
transactions in an efficient and timely manner.
Many
of our corporate clients first interacted with us when they
were in the position of potential buyer. Impressed with our
skills, ability and professionalism, they retained us when
it came time to divest a subsidiary or business unit. They
had already experienced first hand our dedication to confidentiality,
negotiating skills, direct focus on client’s needs and
the proactive manner in which we present our clients. We’ve
worked for some of the world’s largest corporations
including IMC Global, ICI, Cargill, Monsanto, Shell Oil, TETRA
Technologies, Elf Sanofi, Syngenta, Cebeco Handelsraad, Lafarge
Group, British Petroleum, Berisford plc, Gold Kist, Ciba Giegy,
Sandoz, Dow, KWS and many others.
Companies headquartered outside of North America
Companies headquartered outside North America retain us to
help them find a strategic platform to expand into North America.
We develop growth strategies, identify acquisition or alliance
partners and negotiate favorable business and financial terms
for them.
Kent Group often serves as an in-country corporate development
team for companies headquartered outside North America. We
can link you with other important advisors including attorneys
and accountants and even provide direction when it comes time
to hire key executives.
Privately Held Business
Owners
Private companies contact us for many reasons. Some owners
are interested in retirement, some are looking to reduce the
amount of personal guarantee associated with company debt,
and some are seeking to align their company with a larger
organization having greater access to management and capital
resources that can be dedicated to grow the business. As the
amount of your personal net worth locked-up in your company
grows, the financial consequences resulting from strategic
decisions increase in significance.
Kent Group will guide you through the myriad of alternatives
that must be evaluated, while recognizing your transaction
is a major event for you. We will help you create and develop
options, and once a decision is made, Kent Group creates maximum
shareholder value through a competitive process and our highly
proactive approach to your assignment.
Private Equity Groups
Kent Group provides what is most important to private equity
groups – quality acquisitions and timely, profitable
exits. With our extensive contacts, talented professionals,
decades of experience, and commitment to our specialized industry
focus, we can help you fulfill your investment criteria, build
and maintain strong portfolio companies and ultimately maximize
the exit value of your investment.
Kent Group links capital providers with management to facilitate
management and employee buyouts.
