Michael has diverse experience in financial services and investment banking with specialization in M&A, real estate, data analysis and project management. At Harney, he supports client engagements and transactions with a broad range of services including financial modeling, market research, and industry and transaction analysis.
Previously, Michael was an Investment Banking Analyst at BaseRock Partners in Denver where he focused on M&A and ESOP transactions within the Engineering and Construction (E&C) sector. His experience encompasses initial pitches to successful closures — with a focus on building valuation and ownership transfer models, development of marketing material, and more.
- Facilitated M&A sell-side/buy-side and ESOP transactions, representing both public and private Engineering and Construction clients.
- Played a pivotal role on deal teams, contributing through pitch creation, market research, valuations, due diligence, marketing materials, client interactions, negotiations, and transaction closures.
- Analyzed business metrics and provided owners with a spectrum of viable exit strategies.
- Devised and implemented finance and accounting systems for numerous owner-operators of residential real estate portfolios.
- Analyzed market trends and delivered recommendations to owners aimed at maximizing profits.
- Oversaw and managed the renovation process of multi-family and commercial properties, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Conducted in-depth analyses of financial and operational metrics across various companies.
- Identified inefficiencies and new opportunities
- Collaborated with team and owners to streamline workflows, foster strategic partnerships, and analyze prevailing capital structures to enhance performance while mitigating risk.
Recent Blog Posts & Presentations By Michael Lynch
Most capital raises that go wrong do not fail because of the deal structure. They fail because of the timing. A company can have a sound growth plan, a credible…Read More
How Business Owners Can Plan for a Successful Transition Most business owners spend years building value, but far fewer invest the time to plan how they will realize it. The…Read More
Middle market M&A activity rarely slows because companies stop performing. More often, it slows or accelerates because buyers change their risk assessment. Economic cycles influence not just whether deals happen,…Read More
In mergers and acquisitions, it is not uncommon for two companies with similar revenue, EBITDA, or growth profiles to command materially different valuations. While these disparities are often attributed to…Read More