16 May 2006
Global M&A, the world’s leading partnership of independent investment banking firms, today announced the addition of partners from Costa Rica, Iceland and Perú, bringing the total number of firms in the partnership to 31.
The new partner firms are:
Cafissa, Costa Rica
Cafissa offers clients financial structuring services, business assessment, and advice on strategic alliance as well as merging and acquisition processes. The firm has a global vision and a regional approach, with deep knowledge of the Central American markets and strong relationships with main banks in Central America and the Caribbean region.
Kontakt, Iceland
Kontakt is the largest independent consultancy boutique specializing in mergers and acquisitions in Iceland. The firm focuses on providing tailored service at all stages of mergers, acquisitions and sales of small and medium sized privately-owned businesses. Kontakt is active in all sectors of the market.
Macroconsult SA, Perú
Founded in 1985, Macroconsult is one of Perú’s leading firms in economic consultancy, investment banking and business management advice. During the last 20 years, the firm has been involved in the wholesale transformation of the Perúvian economy, taking part in a number of significant transactions and advisory services. Macroconsult has built a reputation as a trusted technical and independent advisor for private corporations and public institutions.
“The addition of these new firms represents Global M&A’s philosophy of bringing the world’s leading independent middle market investment banking boutiques into our partnership,” said Michael Gibbons, chairman of Global M&A. “We continue to expand our reach across Europe, Asia and North, Central and South America.”
The new partners were welcomed at the 3rd Annual Global M&A Cross-Border Conference, “Closing Deals Around the World,” held in Boston last week. Information about the conference can be found at www.globalma.com/events.