Sellers

Corporate Divestitures
Corporate spin-offs of non-core businesses is at the heart of what we do.

We specialize in corporate spin-offs
Successfully transitioning a subsidiary, a division, or a product line to a buyer can be somewhat complicated.  We have been doing it for close to two decades now, and we would like to think we’ve gotten quite efficient.

Some of the sellers that Eigen has transacted with include:

Separation issues
Over the years, we have developed proprietary checklists to ensure that all separation issues have been addressed and that the business begins its new life as a successful stand-alone entity.  In our experience, although separation issues are usually not complex as such, they require a thorough and systematic approach to be effectively tackled.

Post-closing relationships with sellers
We recognize that it is of paramount importance to the seller that the new entity be managed with the utmost ethical standards and in a financially responsible manner.

How we work with sellers
We know what it takes and what matters to you.

Trying to meet the seller’s objectives
Ultimately, your responsibility to your shareholders is to achieve the best possible value, structured in the cleanest possible deal, and with the least post-closing legacy issues.  That’s what we aim to deliver.

Speed and certainty
Most sellers we deal with are large public companies, who simply cannot afford any PR lapse that would be caused by not delivering its engagements to its shareholders (e.g. a buyer pulling out of a deal).  We are highly sensitive to this aspect and can provide a number of references of company executives who can attest to our commitment.

No litigation track record
We have never litigated with a seller post-closing, and we intend to keep it that way.  In the past, we have also structured transactions with limited reps & warranties and restrictive caps.

No bankruptcy track record
Eigen Capital has never defaulted on debt obligations, nor put a portfolio company in bankruptcy or reorganization, nor ‘handed the keys back’ to a corporate seller.