Unlock your company's potential

Mergers & Acquisitions

Guiding companies through transformational merger and acquisition transactions

Capital Markets

Experienced, independent advisor to companies raising private capital

Structured Credit

Opening new markets, enabling upstream companies to optimize their capital structures via bespoke ABS offerings

At Donovan & Co., we collaborate closely with you to navigate complex M&A transactions, delivering optimal results in transformative deals

Mergers & Acquisitions and Advisory Solutions

Transaction Advisory

We guide our clients through each step of M&A transactions, leveraging deep industry insight and a client-centric approach to optimize your company's value and mitigate deal risks. Our senior team works on each deal, ensuring you receive the right advice, every time

Financial Analysis

Our team delivers in-depth analysis and strategic insights to support informed decision-making. Our commitment to innovation and technology-driven solutions, empowers our clients with cutting-edge tools and predictive analytics to inform critical transaction decisions, in real-time

Special Situations

A trusted advisor is critical for companies navigating today's challenging financial landscape. We provide tailored solutions to complex restructuring and strategic initiatives. Our hands-on approach ensures we reach the optimal outcome for your company, together

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$4.1B
Over $4.1 billion in transaction value across
the firm's history
60+
Over 60 capital raises and M&A transactions
150
Leverage 150 years of combined expertise across our team available for each deal

Long-term partnership,

long-term trust

When you work with Donovan & Co., we serve as more than just your trusted advisor.  We become your strategic partner, leveraging our expertise to navigate complex transactions and mitigate risks. Our collaborative approach ensures that every decision made is aligned with your long-term goals, resulting in a transaction that maximizes value and sets the stage for future growth

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At Donovan & Co., we're your experienced, independent advisor in navigating the private capital landscape. Our dedicated team offers tailored solutions and strategic guidance to optimize strategies to ensure capital-raising success

Capital Markets Solutions

Capital Raises

We offer tailored capital solutions through private equity and debt offerings. We leverage our deep network of capital providers to structure the optimal capital raise for your company

Fairness Opinions

As an independent advisor, we are ideally positioned to provide fairness opinions to boards or advise other fiduciaries on transactions that rely on unbiased financial advice and valuations

Strategic Advisory

Ad hoc financial advisory, including optimal capital structure analysis, strategic growth strategies, cash management strategies, interim CFO, and other value-maximizing strategies

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Donovan established a structured credit platform in 2021 to help upstream producers raise
capital through the securitization of producing oil & gas assets

Structured Credit Solutions

ABS Advisory

We assist upstream companies in optimizing their capital structures through bespoke ABS offerings, catering to both conventional and unconventional assets

Risk Management Expertise

As a market leader in unconventional oil & gas securitizations, Donovan & Co. works with its clients to minimize both deal execution and ongoing asset financing risks

Structured Financing Solutions

Beyond just ABS, Donovan & Co. offers tailored structured financing solutions to companies operating across the energy value chain

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Oil & Gas Securitization Issuance

Source: Bloomberg.

YTD as of 12/31/2023
144a & 4(a)2 Private Placement (US$ MM)

Explore our track record of delivering value

With nearly two decades of experience and a portfolio of successful investments and advisory engagements, Donovan & Co. brings unparalleled expertise to every transaction.

$460 million

7.50% ABS Notes, due 2030

$445 million

Acquisition and Project Financing

$265 million

Advisor on Acquisition of Mobile Refinery

$445 million

5.78% ABS Notes, due 2030

$400 million

Equity Capital Raise

$160 million

4.95% ABS Notes, due 2030

$150 million

Senior Credit Facility

$100 million

Equity Capital Raise

$181 million

Equity Capital Raise

Your trusted partner for growth

Access to Diverse Funding

Gain access to various funding sources, including private equity, debt financing, and structured credit solutions, to support your growth initiatives.

Strategic Advisory Support

Get comprehensive strategic advice tailored to your business goals and market dynamics, helping you navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities.

Optimized Capital Structure

Work with us to optimize your capital structure for efficiency and resilience, ensuring alignment with your strategic objectives and risk tolerance.

Enhanced Market Presence

Strengthen your market presence and visibility with our strategic advisory services and extensive industry network, positioning yourself for growth and success.

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Wael Sawan
Shell, Chief Executive Officer

We are extremely pleased with the exceptional M&A and Capital Markets solutions provided by Donovan. Their expertise has been instrumental in our recent transactions, navigating challenges, and achieving success. Their commitment to value aligns perfectly with our goals, and we look forward to future collaboration

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