Having an M&A strategy, being prepared to acquire, to merge, or to be acquired, is a necessity, both for startup companies and corporate giants. M&A engagements require an extraordinary level of trust and discretion, and our professionals bring that, and a good deal more, to this important arena.  Prime is ready to handle most sorts of M&A activities, including acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, shareholder relations, recapitalizations, spin-offs, exchange offers, leveraged buyouts and defenses against unsolicited takeover attempts. The division also establishes and maintains strategic dialogues with existing and potential clients, provides financial advice and solutions to strategic problems and assists clients in achieving short- and long-term strategies.  Prime provides complete advisory services for mergers and acquisitions. The services cover pre-transaction evaluation and valuation of the client, candidate short-listing, candidate valuation, transaction structuring, financing and refinancing arrangement, negotiation assistance, and due diligence management.