CriticalPoint

CriticalPoint is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to AYA Medical Spa, a portfolio company of Eagle Merchant Partners, on its acquisition of Tribeca MedSpa.

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, companies are facing increasing pressure from all sides—protectionist trade policies, supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and rising input costs. Add in prolonged elevated borrowing costs and declining consumer confidence, and the challenges become even more complex. At the earliest signs of financial stress, proactive decision-making is crucial. Whether it's managing covenant violations, addressing liquidity concerns, or assessing strategic transactions, companies and their boards must act swiftly to preserve value and maintain control. In our latest article, Michael V. Balistreri, Managing Director of Special Situations at CriticalPoint explores how businesses can develop strategic options to navigate these challenges effectively. #Finance #Strategy #BusinessResilience #EconomicUncertainty

CriticalPoint is pleased to welcome?Robert Woolway?to the firm’s Investment Banking team as a Managing Director. Mr. Woolway brings over 30 years of investment banking experience and has executed a wide variety of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and public and private financings.

Are you making these common mistakes in portfolio valuations? Valuing a portfolio is both an art and a science, but even seasoned investors and fund managers can fall into common traps that impact accuracy and decision-making. In his latest article, Top 5 Common Mistakes in Portfolio Valuations, Hitesh Nathani, Managing Director of Valuation at CriticalPoint , breaks down key pitfalls and how to avoid them. What valuation challenges have you encountered? #PortfolioValuation #PrivateEquity #InvestmentStrategy #ValuationExperts #CriticalPoint #VentureCapital

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In a year marked by uncertainty related to inflation, Fed rate cuts, tightened lending standards, heightened geopolitical tension and a Presidential election, CriticalPoint remained steadfast in its pursuit of becoming the preeminent full-service M&A firm within the lower middle market.?CriticalPoint reviews the last year and looks ahead to 2025.

We are pleased to announce that?Michael V. Balistreri?has joined the CriticalPoint's?Investment Banking?team as a Managing Director, where he will be focused on restructuring and special situations. Mr. Balistreri specializes in providing investment banking and capital structure advisory services to companies, creditors and equity holders across various industries in storied, complex, and distressed situations.

Affiliates of CriticalPoint are pleased to announce the closing of the sale of United Engineers & Constructors to Aecon Group Inc.. With nearly 120 years of power industry experience, United and its legacy companies have earned a reputation for delivering engineering and construction excellence to the nuclear and conventional power industries.

CriticalPoint is pleased to announce that Matt Young, Nick Cipiti, and Diane Cabo have been selected by the Los Angeles Business Journal as “Leaders of Influence: Investment Bankers, 2024.” The LABJ’s annual list profiles notable investment bankers for exceptional leadership, knowledge, skill and achievements, and for contributions to the Los Angeles business community at large.