Trimaven is generally recognized as the go-to independent investment banking firm in Canada for special situations in real estate and other sectors. As part of Trimaven’s core offering, we assist activist shareholders realize their vision in underperforming public companies. Ultimately, our core offering involves putting our client in the best position to effect change in under-managed and poorly performing organizations. Our special situations advisory services include:

 

• Private verification of value thesis (providing a value perspective)

• Advising clients on building-up optimal share ownership positions

• Identifying block and strategic shareholders and other strategic capital partners

• Identifying board of directors with best-in-class reputations and a governance focus that are capable of effecting change in under-performing organizations

• Developing a vision and strategic plan for change in the underperforming organizations and a 3rd party PUBLIC verification of the value thesis

• Developing, assisting, implementing a clear communications strategy - preparing “fight” materials (investor presentations, websites, press releases, circulars, etc.)

• Ongoing tactical advice on how best to achieve desired outcome 

• Negotiating with incumbent boards, senior management and legal representatives to influence change in underperforming organizations

 

As part of our service offering, we work closely with best-in-class special situations deal teams, including highly-experienced legal advisors, reputable communications firms and proven proxy solicitation firms. Our goal is to expeditiously and efficiently assist our clients in effecting change in undervalued organizations.