November, 2022

Third Coast Capital Advisors served as exclusive buyside advisor to Stout, a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity, in its acquisition of Vantage Point Advisors. Our Acquisition Search services included identifying the target and making contact with its owner, as well as providing assistance on valuation, transaction structure and the negotiation and closing of the transaction. This transaction represents a good example of our ability to identify and execute proprietary, strategic add-on acquisitions for private equity portfolio companies.

Vantage Point Advisors, based in San Diego, California, is a leading provider of business valuation services for tax reporting and compliance, financial reporting, transaction advisory, fairness and solvency opinions, litigation support, and other business advisory services. Vantage Point has additional offices located in Los Angeles, New York City, Portland, Seattle, and Dallas.

Stout, based in Chicago, Illinois, is a global investment bank and advisory firm specializing in corporate finance, valuation, financial disputes, and investigations. The company serves a range of clients, from public corporations to privately held companies in numerous industries. Stout’s clients and their advisors rely on their premier expertise, deep industry knowledge, and unparalleled responsiveness on complex matters.