Merrill Lynch is a leading global strategic advisor and underwriter, raising nearly $3 trillion for clients worldwide over the last 10 years.
Our vast distribution network bridges issuers and investors worldwide, enabling us to source demand from new and unexpected investor bases.
We draw upon intellectual capital from across the firm to address clients’ most pressing strategic, financial and investment needs. |
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- Sector Expertise—Dedicated sector experts provide an intimate knowledge of their industries and work with clients to evaluate strategic and financing opportunities.
- Product Expertise—Product specialists provide first-hand knowledge of a broad range of strategic, financing, and capital structure alternatives.
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| Capital structure optimization via debt & equity financings and related initiatives |
Hedging & structured solutions to help clients maximize shareholder value while minimizing risk |
Comprehensive guidance on strategic events (acquisitions, divestitures, takeovers, spin-offs, etc.) |
Strategic guidance on LBOs; recapitalizations; privatizations; and high yield financings |
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Breadth of Resources… Integrated Platform
Our Investment Banking practice provides clients with seamless, integrated delivery of products and advisory services.
Investment Bankers develop and maintain long-term strategic advisory relationships with senior executives of corporations on the following topics:
Realization of strategic opportunities Optimization of capital structure Maximization of shareholder value
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Consumer & Retail |
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Energy & Power |
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Financial Institutions |
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Gaming, Leisure & Transportation |
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Healthcare |
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Media & Telecom |
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Multi-Industry |
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Real Estate |
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Technology |
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Corporate Finance |
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Debt Capital Markets |
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Equity Capital Markets |
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Financial Sponsor Coverage |
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Leveraged Finance |
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Private Equity Funds |
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Mergers & Acquisitions |
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Spin-Offs |
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Divestitures |
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Leveraged Buyouts |
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Takeover Defense |
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Special Committee Advisory |
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Joint Ventures |
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Power, Natural Gas & Crude Oil Products Trading |
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Coal & Emissions Trading |
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Asset Optimization & Energy Management Services |
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Weather Derivatives |
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Structured Solutions |
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