Services
From strategic decisions
to completed transactions.
OCF advises shareholders, boards and management teams on strategic decisions involving ownership, capital and transactions. We combine financial analysis, commercial judgement and hands-on execution, supporting clients from initial strategic assessment through negotiations, due diligence and closing.
OCF is an investment firm authorised by the Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway.
Mergers & Acquisitions
M&A Advisory
OCF advises shareholders, companies and investors on acquisitions and divestments. Whether you are considering selling your business, acquiring another company or pursuing a strategic transaction, we help assess the options, prepare the process and execute the transaction.
Sell-side advisory
We manage a structured process from initial assessment and preparation through buyer identification, negotiations and completion. We help position the business, establish a sound basis for decision-making and create competitive tension among prospective buyers where appropriate.
Buy-side advisory
We identify and evaluate acquisition opportunities, assess strategic and financial considerations, structure transactions and support negotiations and execution.
We also advise on strategic partnerships, buy-and-build strategies, valuations and transaction structuring.
Our objective is to support well-informed decisions and achieve the best possible transaction outcome in terms of price, structure and terms.
We advise both buyers and sellers throughout the transaction process, from strategic assessment and preparation to negotiations and completion.
Capital Raising and Financing
Capital Advisory
OCF advises companies, shareholders and management teams on capital raising and financing. Whether the objective is to fund growth, finance acquisitions, strengthen the capital structure or secure funding at a critical stage, we advise on financing alternatives and manage the capital raising process.
Equity capital raising
We raise equity from financial and strategic investors. Our work includes assessing funding requirements, valuation, investor positioning and preparation of decision-making and investor materials. We identify suitable investors, manage investor dialogue and support negotiations through to completion.
Debt financing
We advise on debt financing and alternative funding solutions, including assessment of financing needs and capital structure, discussions with potential lenders, comparison of financing options and negotiation of terms.
Capital structure and financing strategy
We also help shareholders, boards and management teams assess the balance of equity and debt, available financing options and how the capital structure can best support the company’s strategic objectives.
Our objective is to secure appropriate capital from suitable investors and funding sources on terms that support the company’s long-term development.
We advise on both equity and debt financing, from assessing capital requirements and financing alternatives to investor and lender dialogue, negotiations and completion.
Strategic Ownership Advisory
Strategic Ownership Advisory
OCF advises shareholders considering the future ownership of their businesses and their strategic options. Key questions often include whether to sell all or part of the business, bring in a new shareholder or continue developing the company under its current ownership structure.
Before initiating a transaction process, it is important to understand the available alternatives, the potential value of the business, market opportunities and the implications of different choices for the shareholders and the company.
We assess the company’s strategic position, ownership alternatives, potential valuation, timing and the conditions for a successful transaction.
Our advice provides shareholders with a stronger basis for deciding whether, when and how to initiate a strategic process.
The objective is not necessarily to initiate a sale process, but to help shareholders make an informed decision about the future of the business and its ownership.
We help shareholders determine whether the time is right for a strategic process, assess available alternatives and decide whether to proceed with a transaction.
From strategy to execution
Our process
Senior advisers lead each engagement throughout the process. Our role is to support informed decisions, create competitive tension where appropriate and manage the process towards the best possible transaction outcome.