San Diego, CA- October 12, 2016 – Objective Capital Partners, a leading M&A investment banking firm focused on transactions for companies with enterprise values up to $500 million, is pleased to welcome the addition of John Lee fueling its ability to execute on high quality deals. Mr. Lee brings more than 10 years of financial experience having previously worked in numerous roles with a focus on financial advisory, corporate strategy, venture capital investments, and mergers & acquisitions. He will serve as Vice President at Objective Capital focusing on the execution of the firm’s investment banking activities.
“The Objective Capital team is excited to have John onboard. He is an experienced finance professional and a great fit within our firm’s culture. His presence and involvement will enhance our capabilities in executing transactions and providing sound, quality advice to our clients”, stated Trever Acers, Managing Director. “John will join a growing team at Objective Capital as we endeavor to become the premier middle-market M&A investment banking firm serving business owners in Southern California.”
About John Lee
Prior to joining Objective Capital, John served as Manager of Corporate Development & Strategy at Encore Capital Group, a global leading provider of debt management and recovery solutions for consumers across a broad range of assets. In that role, he successfully executed more than 15 deals including international transactions with companies located in Europe, South America, and Australia.
Previously, he was an Associate in the Venture Capital Investments and Corporate Development & Strategy team at Best Buy Co., Inc. where he led a number of strategic investments and initiatives involving competitive and cost analyses. Earlier in his career, Mr. Lee also worked at Allstate Insurance Company, Duff & Phelps, LLC, and KPMG in various roles where he advised clients and senior executives on M&A transactions (acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures), business valuation engagements (purchase price allocations, private company valuations, and impairment analyses), and international tax codes and laws.
John holds a Masters in Business Administration from the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University with a specialization in finance, entrepreneurship and innovation. Mr. Lee also earned his Master of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Accounting and Finance, respectively, from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
About Objective Capital Partners
Objective Capital Partners is a leading M&A investment banking firm whose Principals have collectively engaged in more than 500 successful transactions serving the transaction needs of growth stage and mid-size companies. The executive team has a unique combination of investment banking, private equity, and business ownership experience that enables Objective Capital Partners to provide large enterprise caliber investment banking services to companies with annual revenues up to $500 million. Services include sale transactions, equity and debt capital raises and comprehensive advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary process to work to achieve premium company valuation, strong pricing, and high client satisfaction rates post-sale. The firm’s industry expertise includes: software and hardware technology, life sciences, business services, IT services, healthcare services, biotech, consumer products and specialized manufacturing. Securities and investment banking services are offered through BA Securities, LLC Member FINRA, SIPC. The Principals of Objective Capital are Registered Representatives of BA Securities. Objective Capital Partners and BA Securities are separate and unaffiliated entities. Additional information on Objective Capital Partners is available at www.objectivecp.com.
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Objective Capital Partners Contact:
David H. Crean
Managing Director
(858) 461-9490
