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A Leading M&A Advisory Firm

Serving Business Owners in the Pacific Northwest

WHY CHINOOK?

TEAM APPROACH

INDUSTRY EXPERTISE

LOCAL FOCUS

PROVEN RESULTS

Serving Owners of Privately Held Businesses with Expert M&A Advice

We focus exclusively on privately held and family-owned businesses in the Pacific Northwest. This is our home. We understand the region and offer a deep and well-established network of local investors and professionals to serve our clients. We take a long-term approach to building extensive relationships with our clients.

Our team draws on relevant experience in corporate development, investment banking, tax compliance, and legal planning. We hold several credentials including Business Valuation and Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors (AM&AA) certifications. Each client experiences the full benefits of our entire team, which enables us to meet tight deadlines and maintain momentum through close.

Proven Experience & Results

50

Years of Team Experience

100

Total Team Transactions

80

Close Rate of Sell-Side Engagements

Our Services

Sell-Side Advisory Service

Representing the owner(s) in a project-managed sell-side process, where the primary goal is a majority or full-sale of the business.

Recapitalizations and Management Buyouts (MBO’s)

Recapitalize the business with new outside capital from private equity, or facilitate a buyout for key employees to gain significant ownership.

Preparing for a Transaction

Assess key value drivers and partner and plan with owners and management on how to maximize value over time ahead of a potential transaction.

Other Advisory Services

Other services, such as business valuation, debt advisory services, and buy-side advisory services.

Serving industries that drive our Pacific Northwest economy

  • Manufacturing
  • Distribution
  • Business Services
  • Technology
  • Healthcare Products & Services
  • Consumer Products & e-Commerce
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What Our Clients Have To Say

I was greatly impressed by the wide spectrum of support and services Chinook was able to deploy throughout the process - from learning the many nuances of our business, to finding well-matched suitors, to managing and navigating the complex stages of closing the deal. They have a true full-service organization and it seemed that every bit of that capability was needed to get over the finish line.

JAY GOODFRIENDFORMER SHAREHOLDER, SYNTONIC MICROWAVE, PORTLAND, OR

Chinook’s business insight and advice to the management team helped position our company as an attractive acquisition. Their knowledge of potential investors and their strategic approach of introducing our company to investors resulted in a premium valuation for the business and a successful sale. I would recommend Chinook Capital without qualifications to other family, small or medium sized businesses.

STEVE RALLISONFORMER CEO, FIRST PACIFIC CORPORATION, SALEM, OR

Chinook Capital Advisors understood and embraced our goal of finding a buyer who would take care of our employees, maintain the company's legacy and culture, and offer fair market value for the business. Chinook was the perfect partner because of their commitment to transparency, and ability to communicate, as well as their marketing, finance and transactional expertise.

JAN SIERSFORMER CEO, ATLAS SUPPLY, SEATTLE, WA

We feel very blessed that we chose to hire Chinook Capital Advisors. Only due to Chinook’s transactional experience coupled with their ‘never give up’ attitude, were we able to find the right strategic partner to help grow the business and close on a deal that we are very satisfied with. Chinook provided invaluable advice, expertise and partnership throughout the process.

STEVE MORRIS & SUSAN DOYLESIBLINGS & FORMER 2ND-GENERATION SHAREHOLDERS, SEAWESTERN, KIRKLAND, WA

Chinook was able to present our company to the market in such a way that we had multiple offers at valuations exceeding our expectations. We were able to select a strategic buyer that was the best possible partner for our company to pursue new growth opportunities. I am confident the owner will maintain the legacy of our company. Chinook could not have done a better job of taking our company to market.

JOHN ITTESFORMER OWNER, ATLAS SUPPLY, SEATTLE, WA

The Chinook team performed an exhaustive search to find the ideal partner to accelerate the growth of the company. I was extremely pleased with how well Chinook managed the process, making sure I understood every step along the way. I am excited to partner with Rexel; their team shares Utility Supply Group’s core mission of putting our customers and people first.

WADE ELLIOTTFORMER PRESIDENT, UTILITY SUPPLY GROUP, KINGSTON, WA

Chinook was able to guide me through a very complex process and was a pleasure to work with. I was very impressed by the level of their support and services. They ran a very professional process that yielded numerous offers. As a result, I was able to select the ideal buyer for my business and I found that in PalAmerican.

JEFF KIRBYFORMER PRESIDENT, PUGET SOUND SECURITY, BELLEVUE, WA

The Chinook team did a great job navigating the complexities of a sell-side process and clearly communicating with the shareholders every step of the way. Chinook drove a competitive process that delivered the best possible outcome for the shareholders and found the Company an ideal partner in AscendTek who will provide us with the expertise and resources to drive further growth.

ROBERT YOUNG, SR.FORMER PRESIDENT, SATTEL BROADBAND, KENT, WA

Over the course of the transaction, the Chinook Team did a great job of guiding us through a complex process and ensuring the Company would transition into capable hands. The management team is excited for the partnership with Silver Falls Capital to capitalize on future growth opportunities.

MIKE REEVESFORMER PRESIDENT, SPORTWORKS, WOODINVILLE, WA
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WE WORK WITH CLIENTS THROUGHOUT THE

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

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WE PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE MOST QUALIFIED INVESTORS COAST

TO COAST AND GLOBALLY THROUGH OUR MEMBERSHIP IN AICA

Chinook Capital Advisors is a member firm of the Alliance of International Corporate Advisors (AICA), a global network of leading middle-market M&A advisory firms that provides clients with local access to buyers, investors, and acquisition targets around the world. Learn more about AICA, here.

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Latest Chinook Research

The Chinook Report

The latest bi-annual report of M&A activity, focusing on global, national, and regional (Pacific Northwest) trends. Includes profiles of transactions with an Enterprise Value (EV) between $10 and $100 million dollars.

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Recent Articles

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How to Select a Wealth Advisor in Preparation for the Sale of Your Business
Comprehensive planning ahead of a transaction with input from an investment banker and a wealth advisor can make the difference between “hitting your number” and “leaving money on the table.”
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Summer 2022 Internship Reflection
Chinook was fortunate to have two fantastic undergraduate interns for Summer 2022, Katie Braden and Jordan Kauffman. They've shared their experiences about the program.
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Let’s Start a Conversation…

JOHN O’DORE
Co-Founder
Chinook Capital Advisors
john@chinookadvisors.com
mobile: 425.985.7617

ED KIRK
Co-Founder
Chinook Capital Advisors
ed@chinookadvisors.com
mobile: 425.753.0989

Office Location

5145 Carillon Point Bldg 5000, 1st Floor
Kirkland, WA 98033
info@chinookadvisors.com
T: 425.985.7617

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