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August 2008
Cornerstone advises Caxton on its strategic review and sale of group subsidiaries
May 2008 onwards
Cornerstone advises Zavvi on its corporate development strategy - ongoing
January 2008
Cornerstone assists Cognetas and Covenant Healthcare with strategic review
July 2007
Cornerstone advised Novus on raising £20m debt and equity funding
December 2006
Cornerstone advise management on the £80m MBO of Lil-lets
September 2006
Cornerstone advise management on the £107.5m acquisition of Paramount Restaurants
November 2005
Cornerstone advise management on the £76m secondary MBO of Sporting Index Group Ltd
October 2005
Cornerstone advise management on the £155m take private of Urbium PLC

On any given transaction the services we provide may include:

Origination

Development of potential deal with management
Assisting management in the production of a business plan and investor presentation

Selection of most suitable investor

Detailed knowledge of the current UK private equity market
Investor preferences, personalities, likely management terms and flexibility

Optimisation of management deal and financing structure

Equity stake maximised
Investment/rollover minimised
Construction of a performance ratchet to maximise management returns
Service agreement
Warranties, good/bad leaver and drag/tag rights
Debt structure, interest rates, fees and covenants

Management Equity

Allocation of equity and options
Treatment of non-executive board members in relation to equity deal

Delivering results for management – working closely with other advisors to ensure a smooth process for all

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