October, 2022

Third Coast Capital Advisors served as exclusive financial advisor to Stout, a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity, in its acquisition of The Claro Group. Our Acquisition Search services included identifying the target and making contact with its owner, as well as providing assistance throughout the process. This transaction represents a good example of our ability to identify and execute strategic add-on acquisitions for private equity firms and their portfolio companies.

The Claro Group, based in Chicago, Illinois, is one of the nation's top financial, economic, and management consulting firms. The company offers a unique blend of value-added services in the areas of disputes, claims, investigations, and corporate finance and restructuring. Claro has 92 professionals across its four offices in Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, and Washington DC.

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.