Company
Corporate Finance Associates Worldwide
Conroe,
Texas
Corporate Finance Associates (CFAW):
For over 65 years, Corporate Finance Associates (CFAW) has been the trusted independent international investment banking firm, dedicated to guiding middle-market businesses through pivotal financial transformations. We combine the robust resources and global reach of a major institution with the personalized, client-centric approach of a boutique firm, ensuring your unique objectives are always at the forefront.
Deep Industry Insight, Real-World Experience:
Our strength lies in our specialized Industry Practice Groups, which span over 100 diverse sectors, including Aerospace/Defense, Energy, Healthcare, Industrials, Technology, and many more. This structure ensures your company benefits from dealmakers with profound, targeted industry knowledge. What truly sets us apart is the firsthand experience of our team: many of our professionals have owned and operated their own businesses, deeply understanding the entrepreneurial journey and the critical importance of every decision, from strategic growth to daily operations. This unique perspective means we don{t just offer advice; we offer empathy and practical solutions rooted in real-world challenges.
Comprehensive Solutions for Strategic Growth:
CFAW delivers a full spectrum of advisory services, meticulously tailored to your strategic needs:
• Sell-Side Advisory: Maximize your value and achieve optimal outcomes when divesting your business.
• Buy-Side Advisory: Identify and acquire the ideal companies to accelerate your growth strategy.
• Capital Markets: Secure the essential funding to fuel innovation, expansion, and long-term success.
• Market Value Assessment: Gain precise, actionable valuations to inform your most critical business decisions.
When you partner with CFAW, you{re not just getting financial advisors; you{re gaining a team of seasoned professionals who understand your industry, your challenges, and your aspirations.
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Services Offered
At Corporate Finance Associates Worldwide (CFAW), we provide strategic advisory services to middle-market business owners seeking to sell, acquire, raise capital, or assess value. With decades of experience and a global network, we help clients navigate complex financial transactions with clarity and confidence.
Our Sell-Side Advisory service guides owners through a structured, confidential sale process—preparing the business for market, identifying qualified buyers, managing due diligence, negotiating terms, and ensuring a smooth close that maximizes value.
Our Buy-Side Advisory supports clients pursuing strategic growth through acquisition. We define target criteria, identify and screen candidates, model valuations, manage diligence, negotiate favorable terms, and assist in integration planning.
Through our Capital Markets practice, we help secure growth or transition capital—debt, equity, or hybrid—by assessing capital needs, crafting investor-ready materials, accessing institutional capital sources, and negotiating optimal terms.
Our Market Value Assessments deliver objective, data-backed valuations for planning, transactions, or internal decisions. We analyze financials, market trends, and key drivers to provide a clear valuation range and actionable insight.
With CFAW, you gain a trusted partner committed to your success—delivering expert guidance, unlocking value, and executing your vision with precision.
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About
A Leader in Precision Machining & Industrial Transactions
At Corporate Finance Associates (CFAW), our strength is embodied by seasoned professionals like George A. Walden II. As a Securities Licensed Investment Banker and Principal in CFA{s Houston office, George brings over three decades of unparalleled experience to the table, specializing in facilitating the buying and selling of companies within the middle market. His journey, rooted in a family manufacturing business, has instilled in him a profound, firsthand understanding of the entrepreneurial spirit and the intricate dynamics of privately-owned companies.
Deep-Rooted Expertise in Industrials:
George is a cornerstone of CFA{s distinguished "Industrials (Metal Machining and Fabrication) Practice Group." He is widely recognized as an expert in the precision machining industry, with a particular emphasis on Manual, CNC precision machining, and gun drilling services. This deep-seated knowledge ensures that clients in these complex sectors receive not just financial advice, but strategic guidance from someone who truly understands their operations and market landscape.
His extensive transaction portfolio highlights his versatility and impact across critical industrial segments:
• Oilfield OEM businesses
• Valve and actuator companies
• Pump and compressor manufacturing and service companies
• Instrumentation and controls
• Metal fabrication and machining
• Pipeline integrity and maintenance
• Industrial services
• Plastic blending, extrusion, molding, and machining
• Patented industrial technology
Proven Track Record of Success:
George{s career is marked by significant accomplishments and a consistent ability to deliver exceptional results, even in challenging environments. He has a proven track record of participating in successful turnarounds and landmark transactions in out-of-favor industries. Notably, he recently initiated, negotiated, and closed a Section 1202 tax-exempt share offering for a qualifying small business, demonstrating his innovative approach to client solutions. His excellence was further recognized when he won the "Industrials Deal of the Year" for 2012 Middle Markets at the “M&A Atlas Awards.”
Your Trusted Partner in Complex Transactions:
George A. Walden II is more than just an investment banker; he is a strategic partner who combines deep industry insight with a pragmatic, results-driven approach. His comprehensive understanding of valuation, negotiation, and deal structuring, coupled with his genuine empathy for business owners, makes him an invaluable asset for any company seeking to navigate the complexities of mergers, acquisitions, or capital resources.
Connect with George A. Walden II to explore how his expertise can drive your business{s next success.
Contact: George Walden II E: g@cfaw.com C: 281-630-4022
www.cfaw.com
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