MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
ADVISORY FIRM
Blackcastle provides M&A advisory services to companies with $2 Million to $100 Million in revenue located in the US and Canada.
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RECENT DEALS
 Architecture and Interior Design |  Structural Engineering |  Mechanical Electrical Plumbing (MEP) Engineering |
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 Interior Design and Merchandising |  Water/Wastewater Engineering and Construction Mangement |  Mechanical Electrical Plumbing (MEP) Engineering |
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 Structural Engineering |
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ACQUISITION OPPORTUNITIES
Inquiries: info@blackcastlepartners.com
AVAILABLE:
Interior Design & Procurement
18-employees | Western US
Lighting Manufacturing
34-employees | Canada
Revenue: $17.4 million
Revenue: $16.0 million
COMPLETED/SOLD:
Architecture and Interior Design
34-employees | Reston, VA
Structural Engineering
15-employees | Las Vegas, NV
MEP Engineering
45-employees | Belleville, IL
Interior Design & Procurement
17-employees | Chicago, IL
Civil/Infrastrcuture Eng.
60-employees | San Diego, CA
MEP Engineering
70-employees | Las Vegas, NV
SERVICES
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
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Sell-side and Buy-side representation
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Transaction valuation, negotiation, and structuring
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Letters of intent drafting and negotiation
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Due diligence assistance
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Deal closing coordination and post-closing integration planning and assistance
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Confidential and targeted process
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Assistance and guidance through the entire transaction
CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT
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Industry and market research
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Acquisition target screening
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Deal sourcing / Connecting strategic buyers to qualified firms seeking a merger opportunity
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Marketing and business development
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Executive search
EXIT PLANNING
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Business transition planning
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Succession strategies for management teams
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Eliminating business dependence on the owner
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Readying business for transfer
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INDUSTRIES
We work with clients in various market sectors with focus on:
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Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC) Firms:
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Architecture & Interior Design
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Construction/Program Management (CM/PM)
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Environmental Services
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Fire and safety
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Geomatics
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Geotechnical
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Highways and bridges
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Land Development
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Landscape Architecture
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Mechanical Electrical Plumbing (MEP)
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Planning Services
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Structural Engineering
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Transportation Infrastructure
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Water and Wastewater
Business services
Distribution
Healthcare
HR Services
Industrial
Logistics
Manufacturing
Maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO)
Technology / Software
ABOUT US
Blackcastle is an M&A advisory and business consulting firm with extensive deal making and business strategy experience. Our mission is to assist management teams in achieving a successful transition of their business. Selling a business is one of the most important decisions in company owners’ careers, it’s a life-changing event that affects all shareholders, executives, employees, and their families. It is often a complex process that requires preparation, finding a suitable strategic buyer or financial partner, and structuring a deal with the best terms while maximizing valuation. Blackcastle’s team has completed numerous merger/acquisition transactions and worked with hundreds of clients in a wide range of industry segments. We have the track record to help you navigate through this process and achieve your goals. We are passionate about what we do and about helping our clients in preparing, planning, and managing difficult issues through a structured process with efficiency and integrity.
OUR TEAM
JACK SIMONIAN
MBA
Managing Principal
M&A Advisory Services
Tel: (949)614-5564
Jack Simonian specializes in mergers and acquisitions advisory services with a primary focus on the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry. He leads Blackcastle Partners' M&A practice and has represented and advised clients in most AEC sectors. Jack manages both sell-side and buy-side engagements with end-to-end services including sourcing, engaging, developing, and executing M&A opportunities.
Prior to beginning his career in mergers and acquisitions, he worked as an architect on the design and master planning of large-scale commercial projects for one of the world’s largest retail property developers. His extensive knowledge of the AEC industry and diversified skill set serve as a strong foundation for his current role and helps him provide valuable expertise to his clients.
Jack holds a Master of Business Administration degree with an emphasis in Management and Entrepreneurship from HEC Montréal and a Bachelors Degree in Architecture from Université de Montréal. He is fluent in four languages.
MAYNARD YOUNG
MBA LLB
Principal
M&A - Mfg./Distr.
Tel: (949)614-5564â
Maynard Young brings 30 years of financial, operations and M&A experience as an advisor to Blackcastle. Prior to joining the firm, Maynard was CFO of a large private company specializing in manufacturing, construction, distribution and foundries. During his tenure he was instrumental in growing company sales from $50 to $900 million. Most of this growth was attributable to a strategy of acquiring mid-size North American companies, including several public companies. Maynard successfully led the acquisition, divesture and privatization of over 50 companies with overall responsibility for negotiation, due diligence, legal, closing and post-closing matters. Post-acquisition, he was responsible for the financial integration of acquired companies to realize synergies and maximize shareholder value. This extensive experience, combined with his knowledge of operations, makes him uniquely qualified when dealing with buyers and sellers of companies.
Maynard holds MBA and LLB degrees from Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia.
CHRIS KASSARDJIAN
MBA
Principal
M&A - Industrial/Mfg.
Tel: (949)614-5564
Chris Kassardjian brings to Blackcastle over 30 years of international business experience as the founder and president of several industrial services companies located in West Africa and a boutique M&A firm in British Columbia. Chris has 15 years of experience in the industrial recycling of waste hydrocarbons. He is a graduate of physics and math, and holds an MBA and BSc in Marketing from California State University of Hayward.
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OUR ADDRESS
Las Vegas:
5940 South Rainbow Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89118, United States
Los Angeles:
325 W. 8th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014, United States
Miami:
1000 Brickell Plz, Miami, FL 33131, United States
Email: info@blackcastlepartners.com