Eric has more than 20 years of demonstrated success in investment banking, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate finance, specializing in both growth and distressed situations. His expertise spans from restructuring and recapitalization to debt and equity capital raising and business valuations.
Eric helps owners assess their financial condition to provide carefully crafted options to maximize company valuation and attractiveness to lenders, investors, and potential buyers. He has led numerous transactions across various industries, providing strategic financial advisory to business owners, private equity firms, and corporate boards. His comprehensive experience working with a broad range of owners and stakeholders has equipped him with the skills and understanding to manage the many complexities that arise during a business transition or transaction.
Prior to Harney Capital, Eric was a co-founder of the Ravinia Capital investment banking practice, then went on to co-found Advocate Capital, an investment bank with a national footprint.
- Sale of Industrial Staffing Company: Led the sale of a large industrial staffing firm to a major Wall Street private equity firm. The transaction exceeded all expectations, particularly in creditor payouts.
- Product Distributor in Distress: Managed the sale of a distressed product distributor to a well-known family office. This complex deal involved negotiating with multiple suppliers, particularly in China, to ensure a smooth transition.
- Franchise Retail Stores: Oversaw the structured sale of a series of franchise retail stores, ensuring the highest valuation for the sellers.
- Waste Material Handling Company: Led the sale of a waste material handling company to a large publicly traded company, achieving a high valuation through identifying and capitalizing on synergistic cash flows.
- Plastic Recycling Company under Receivership: Directed the sale of a niche plastic recycling company under receivership to a veteran-focused equity firm.
- Electrical Contractor Sale: Managed the sale of a large electrical contractor to a specialized fund, aligning with the strategic interests of the buyer.
- Bankruptcy Sale of Food Ingredient Company: Led the sale of a food ingredient company’s intellectual property assets under a structured 363 bankruptcy process.
- Family-Owned Food Ingredient Company: Successfully sold a family-owned food ingredient company, helping the retiring owners achieve a strong exit to a billion-dollar sales company vertically integrating their supply chain.
- Automotive Parts Supplier: Executed a two-part sale of an aftermarket automotive parts supplier under duress to multiple buyers, securing the highest going-concern value.
- Biopharma Venture Deal: Marketed a private placement for growth capital in a biopharma innovative venture.
- Refinance of Automotive Supplier: Completed the refinance of a distressed Tier 2 automotive supplier, arranging both real estate and working capital asset-based facilities.
- Service-Based Company Restructure: Restructured the entire balance sheet of a service-based company, securing bridge financing and minority investment from a multi-billion dollar publicly traded company.
- Bridge Financing for Transportation Innovation: Arranged bridge financing for an innovative compressed product in the transportation sector, enabling the company to commence operations.
- Equity Advisory for Oil and Gas Venture: Provided equity advice and strategic planning for a venture-level oil and gas company focused on gasification technology.
- Strategic Assessment and Restructuring: Generated a strategic game plan for funding, restructuring, and ultimately selling a precision manufacturing company. This included conducting a valuation and executing a value extraction strategy.
- Precision Manufacturing Company: Conducted a valuation and developed a pathway to extract value from the assets, culminating in a successful sale.
- Innovative Product in Transportation: Provided a strategic roadmap that led to the company’s operational launch and financial stability through targeted bridge financing.
Recent Blog Posts & Presentations By Eric Welchko
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