Eaton Square
Mike Friar is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in investment banking, business brokerage, and accounting. As Managing Member at Ascend Strategic Partners since April 2006, Mike has contributed to a boutique firm specializing in business sales and advisory for privately held companies. Additionally, Mike serves as Principal at Eaton Square, an international investment banking firm, where significant expertise in M&A and debt procurement is applied. Previously, Mike held the position of Managing Partner at Friar, Harper & Arendt, CPA's, where Mike led a regional CPA firm focused on privately owned businesses. Mike's career also includes roles at KPMG and HL&W as Manager and Partner. Mike earned a BS in Accounting and Finance from California State University-East Bay in 1979.
Eaton Square
Established in 2008M&A and capital professionals in nine offices across US, Australia, China & HK, Singapore, Canada, Israel & India.Core focus on M&A and capital services for services, technology and growth companies In Services: IT Services, Management Consulting and Financial Services, Engineering Services, Health, Oil andGas and Mining servicesIn IT Technology: Big Data, Fintech, Social Media, Data Analytics, Information SecurityIn Life Sciences Technology: Pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, healthcare, nutraceuticalsIn Growth: Health, Medical Devices, Aged Care and areas relevant to our clientsMost clients are:Founders of firms looking to grow or capitalise on the value of their business ($10m - $200m)Global corporations looking to acquire mid-market firms Investors into South East Asia, Australia, North America and IsraelChinese companies looking for outbound acquisitions