DA Davidson & Co, a US full-service investment bank, and MCF Corporate Finance, a European independent M&A advisory firm, are teaming up in a bid to strengthen their capacity and relationships for origination and execution of transatlantic mergers and acquisitions.
The companies say the co-operation will be beneficial to all clients of DA Davidson and MCF, particularly Private Equity sell-side investors and their portfolio companies looking for strong transatlantic deals, expertise and coverage.
The collaboration between the two entities is exclusive and will operate under the common brand of DA Davidson MCF International. DA Davidson and MCF Corporate Finance will continue to operate separately, working for clients as stand-alone firms in their respective markets.
“Partnering with a leading European M&A advisory firm has been an essential priority of ours,” says Rory McKinney, Head of Investment Banking at DA Davidson. “MCF has a robust track record of successful transactions, a high calibre of professionals, and a complementary core belief in building long-term relationships and providing clients with trusted advice.
“We are delighted to strengthen our established relationship with the experienced team at DA Davidson. With an over 80 year track record and a dedicated network in the middle market, DA Davidson offers our clients who are operating – or wanting to operate – across the Atlantic Ocean, an excellent platform and sector coverage. DA Davidson also perfectly matches the ‘client first’ spirit that MCF stands for. We look forward to building on each partner’s knowledge and network to create a strategic advantage for our clients,” says Hans-Christoph Stadel, Managing Partner of MCF Corporate Finance.
