Founded in 1995, Pacific Alliance
Limited, LLC (“Pacific Alliance”) is a
merchant bank providing advisory
services to companies in the USA, China
and Latin America seeking to create
strategic opportunities, raise funds or
create joint ventures. Our services
include broad financial advisory,
mergers & acquisitions advice,
restructuring advice, and private
placements of debt and equity
securities.
Our clients work with us because we
understand the unique opportunities
and problems of transacting business
between parties from different cultures.
We apply relevant experience and
senior-level execution skills to produce
positive results.
01 | About Us
02 | Target Market
03 | Our Services
04 | Mergers & Acquisitions
05 | Private Placements
06 | Cross Boarder Finance
07 | Highlighted Transactions
08 | Keys To Our Success
09 | Professionals
10 | Contact Us
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Experience
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Pacific Alliance is a merchant bank that focuses on US, Chinese and Latin
American companies seeking to engage in cross border transactions. The
firm advises companies seeking capital or strategic acquisitions to expand
and consolidate their market position between these important markets.
Pacific Alliance has a unique competitive advantage in its target markets.
The principals of Pacific Alliance have been responsible for many significant
transactions for Chinese companies in the international markets, including
the first listing of a Chinese company on the New York Stock Exchange (Ek
Chor China Motorcycle) and the first listing of a Chinese power company on
the international markets (Hopewell Holdings). In Latin America, the
company was responsible for the sale of the largest Spanish Language On-
line Advertising Network to FOX Networks (Digital Ventures/FOX).
We leverage our long-standing relationships with financial sponsors,
companies, institutional and non-institutional investors, entrepreneurs and
financial intermediaries in the U.S., Asia, Europe and Latin America to assist
our client companies in mergers & acquisitions and raising growth capital to
assist our clients in reaching their next levels of success.
Pacific Alliance works exclusively with US, Chinese and Latin
American companies that require capital or strategic
acquisitions to expand their market position. This would
include the following types of companies:
Companies or projects which can attract investments of
$50mm to $100mm of international capital
Companies that have successfully raised an initial level
of operating capital from institutional investors or non-
institutional investor,
Companies that present considerable top-line growth
potential through additional capital investment, strategic
acquisitions and/or entry into new geographic markets.
Managers seeking to launch funds to take advantage of
opportunities in domestic or international markets.
•On-line/Digital Businesses
• Media/Entertainment
• On-line Advertising
• Social Networking
• Internet
• Transportation
• Telecommunications
• Real Estate
• Energy
We work closely with management teams to
assess the strategic initiatives that require
additional capital investment and
acquisitions.
We advise management on the often difficult
transition from business conception to
implementation, addressing the challenges of
organizational development, market
positioning, competitive analysis and financial
development. We develop long-term
relationships with clients to focus not on a
single transaction but on the client company’s
overall strategic direction.
Our experience and network of business
contacts enhances a company’s access not
only to capital, but to a network of world class
management executives and entrepreneurs
that have been integral in the successful
development of companies and industries.
Pacific Alliance can be an objective source of strategic advice that combines
operating resources, strategic insight, and financial judgment and perspective.
The firm’s professionals understand the issues and concerns facing the
management teams of US, Chinese and Latin American companies seeking to
transact business internationally. Each transaction is structured to accommodate
not just the capital needs of the company but the growth opportunities and the
interests of ownership and management. Our strategy is to provide our clients
the financial and other resources required to achieve their objectives.
Pacific Alliance enters into a transaction with a patient view towards building long-
term value. We work directly with management to pursue growth strategies that
will significantly enhance the value of the business, strategies that entail internal
expansion as well as strategic acquisitions. We also initiate and guide growth
buyouts, working with management to pursue industry consolidations that result
in substantial, new companies.
Growth opportunities. That’s what we’re about.
Our M&A advisory business provides confidential,
strategic and tactical advice to early-stage and
middle-market growth companies. By virtue of their
size and stage of development, many of our clients
are likely to require expertise not in a single
transaction, but numerous transactions that can be
part of a company’s overall strategic direction.
We work as a partner with strong management teams
that have a significant personal investment in the
company and a clear business strategy. Our
approach is to work as a trusted senior advisor to top
corporate officers and boards of directors, helping
them devise strategies for enhancing shareholder
value. We believe this relationship-based approach to
our M&A advisory business gives us a competitive
advantage in serving a distinct need in the market
today.
Real Estate
Healthcare
Information Technology
Logistics & Transportation
Media & Entertainment
Retail & Wholesale Distribution
Internet
We believe our M&A advisory practice can be differentiated from that of our
competitors in the following respects:
Objective Advice with a Long-Term Perspective. We seek to
recommend shareholder value enhancement strategies or other financial
strategies that focus on the long-term success of our client companies.
Transaction Execution & Results. Our principals have advised on
more than $20 billion of announced transactions, including acquisitions,
sale processes, mergers, recapitalizations and restructurings.
Senior-Level Attention & Experience. We bring senior-level attention
to all facets of a transaction, from the initial evaluation phase to the final
stage of executing our recommendations.
Independence & Confidentiality. We do not underwrite securities,
publish securities research, or act as a lender. This enables us to avoid
the potential conflicts that may arise from these activities at larger, more
diversified competitors.
We structure and execute complex debt, equity and equity-linked
offerings undertaken by clients to finance their businesses, key
acquisitions and other important strategic initiatives.
Pacific Alliance works with companies where it can add value by
providing capital and resources to support management-led
initiatives that accelerate growth, upgrade key business processes,
and improve productivity. We recognize the importance of a capital
structure flexible enough to take advantage of growth opportunities
and to endure the global economic cycles.
We understand that financing growth is often a difficult task. The
ability to raise capital for early-stage companies can be a continuous
and tiring challenge for many management teams. Our objective is
to provide our partners flexibility in achieving their financial and
strategic objectives by developing innovative financial structures
that similarly attractive to our universe of investors.
Pacific Alliance will structure transactions with the objective to
maximize returns to its investors, and an essential component of this
objective is the appropriate exit strategy for our client companies.
The principals at Pacific Alliance have transacted over 30 deals with a
total valuation of over US$10 billion involving parties in the US, China,
and Latin America. We have developed a deep set of relationships and
connections with various parties benefiting our clients in these rapidly
growing markets.
We have a database of over 100 parties looking to make investments
with international companies spanning diverse industries, including:• Real
Estate •
Entertainment•
Transportation
• Energy • Heath
Care •
Telecommunications• Media
• Internet
• Advertising
Davnet
Hong Kong/ USA
Strategic advisor to
Davnet, a global
convergence services
provider. Executed
international business
development, including
establishing and
managing Davnet USA.
Company later sold to
NTT.
The Transaction
Fully-financed
US$4,000,000 bid for
New World Telecom in
Hong Kong; Significant
growth in company’s US
revenue and market
position; Company sold
to NTT.
Pacific Alliance in Technology and Media
Digital Ventures
Argentina
Represented Digital
Ventures, the largest
Spanish language ad
network, in its sale to
FOX/News Corp.
The Transaction
Digital Ventures sold to
FOX/News Corp at a
premium to initial offer.
Robotic Vision Systems,
Inc.
USA
The market leader in laser-
based optical quality
control for the semi-
conductor industry.
The Transaction
Raised US$15,000,000 in
convertible debt.
Condo.com
USA
Founded and managed
the strategic growth of
the world’s largest condo
marketplace. Conceived
and executed funding
and partnership
strategies.
The Transaction
Currently the world’s
largest vertical ad
network for
condominiums.
Ek Chor China
Motorcycle
China
Design, manufacture,
and sale of motorcycles
and motorcycle parts and
components, automotive
air conditions
compressors and
carburetors, and other
automotive parts and
components. Also a
dealer of earth moving
machines and power
generation equipment.
The Transaction
IPO-first listing of a
Chinese company on the
New York Stock
Exchange.
US$105,000,000
Pacific Alliance in Asia
Hopewell Holdings
Limited
Hong Kong/China
Controls five major power
plants in China. The
Hopewell Group is a
premier Hong Kong
company with diverse
business interests
including property
investment and
development, highway
infrastructure, hotel and
hospitality, and
construction.
The Transaction
144A Equity-first listing
of Chinese power
company in international
markets.
US$400,000,000
Empire East Land
Holdings
Philippines
Builders of middle-income
housing bringing benefits of
harmony, well-being and
value to residents.
The Transaction
144A Equity
US$200,000,000
TelecomAsia
Thailand
Market-leader in the
region, reaching an
audience of 30,200
service providers and
enterprise users across
the region. The
incumbent telephone
company for Thailand
and largest controlling
shareholder of Orient
Telecom & Technology
(OTT) and AsiaSat.
The Transaction
144A Equity
US$350,000,000
Pacific Alliance provides objective, high-level
financial advisory services to early-stage and
middle-market growth companies.
Each of our engagements includes the
involvement of senior professionals who bring
relevant, hands-on industry experience as well
as proven investment banking and private
equity skills.
As a merchant bank, our interests are aligned
with our client companies: we succeed when
the client succeeds.
Our approach is driven by the long-term strategic objectives of our clients. Our reputation
is built on providing our clients with knowledgeable advice. Free from product, research
or client conflicts, our interests are fully aligned with those of our clients. Pacific Alliance
will structure transactions with the objective to maximize returns to its client companies,
its shareholders and its employees.
Mr. Haft is founder and Managing Partner of Pacific Alliance Limited, LLC. He has
extensive experience in both investment banking and private equity investments
particularly in the areas of emerging markets, and digital Internet and wireless
digital media and communications businesses.
Prior to founding PAL, Mr. Haft was the Managing Director of Latin American Equity
Capital Markets at ING Barings (U.S.) Securities, Inc. Previously, he was founder
and Managing Director of Emerging Markets Investment Banking at Furman Selz,
LLC, and Managing Director of Asian Investment Banking in Hong Kong for Bear,
Stearns & Co., Inc. Prior to his three years in Hong Kong, Mr. Haft worked for six
years as an investment banker at Bear Stearns in New York in the Mergers &
Acquisitions and Latin American Corporate Finance Groups. He has been
responsible for the origination and closing of transactions in the U.S., Asia, Europe
and Latin America with an aggregate value of over $20 billion and was responsible
for the first listing of a Chinese company on the New York Stock Exchange. In
2007, Mr. Haft represented the leading Spanish language Internet advertising
network in their acquisition by PUNTO FOX, a division of News Corp.
Mr. Haft received a BA in Economics from Vassar College and a JD/MBA from Emory
University. Mr. Haft is a member of the New York State Bar. He is a founder and
board member emeritus of Urban Arts Partnership, a not-for-profit organization
that provides arts education to public schools in New York City.
James HaftChairman
130 East 59th StreetNew York, NY 10022Tel: 212.759.2888
For more information contact:
James [email protected]: 212.759.2888
www.palcapital.com
An independent, merchant bank
focused on early-stage and
middle-market growth
companies, founded to provide
this specific market niche with
superior financial advice.
Experience | Execution |
Results
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & INTERNET
Company Sector
(US$MM)
Country Description
Attachmate Corporation Software 150.0 USA Acquisition Finance
BET/Rediffusion Simulation Flight Simulation 225.0 UK Sell-side Advisory
Compact Video, Inc. Software 100.0 USA Fairness Opinion
Condo.com Ad Network - Social Network 6.0 USA Sell-side Advisory
Edulink, Inc. Internet - Education 2.0 USA Private Equity
Internet Commerce Corporation Internet - EDI Vendor 3.0 USA Private Equity
JamNow.com/Lightspeed Audio Social Network (On-Line Music) 5.0 USA Sell-side Advisory
Manufacturers’ Services Limited Contract Manufacturing 50.0 USA Acquisition Finance
Mobile Medical International Corp. Medical Technology 1.0 USA Asset-Backed Loan
Morgan Stanley Venture Capital / Trident Group Cable Billing 85.0 USA Acquisition Finance
Pentek Corporation Materials Handling 30.0 USA Sell-side Advisory
Robotic Vision Systems, Inc. Semiconductor Equipment 15.0 USA PIPE
Sisdam Technology Software 5.0 Argentina Private Equity
Superfly/Ad Authority Ad Network 7.0 USA Sell-side Advisory
Technisys, Inc. Financial Services 2.0 USA Private Equity
MEDIA
Company Sector (US$MM) Country Description
Broadway Asia Entertainment, LTD Live Entertainment Distribution 8.0 China Sell-side Advisory
Digital Ventures/FOX Networks-NEWS Corporation Spanish Language Ad Network NA Argentina Sell-side Advisory
Grupo Televisa Broadcast 200.0 Mexico 144A Debt
K-III Communications Publishing 150.0 USA Acquisition Finance
MAS Comunications, Inc. Radio Content 3.0 USA Private Equity
Planeta Networks Internet Content 10.0 USA Private Equity
Solomon Entertainment Group Programming 10.0 Colombia Private Equity
Supercanal, SA Cable Television 250.0 Argentina 144A Debt & Equity
The Hearst Corporation & Capital Cities/ABC Cable Television 125.0 Brazil Buy-side Advisory
TransTel Cable Television / Telephony 150.0 Colombia Recapitalization
Univision, Inc. Broadcast 150.0 Mexico/USA 144A Debt
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Company Sector (US$MM) Country Description
Alestra S.A. Switched Telephony 200.0 Mexico Acquisition Finance
BET/Rediffusion Radio Systems Wirelelss Radio 20.0 UK/USA Sell-side Advisory
CellSat, LLC Satellite 100.0 USA Private Equity
CNH de Venezuela Wireless CLEC 25.0 Venezuela Private Equity
Fibernet Telecom Group Telecommunications 15.0 USA Buy-side Advisory
FirstCom Corporation CLEC 10.0 Latin America Private Equity
Genesys Networks Telecommunications 5.0 USA Fairness Opinion
IFX Corporation Internet Service Provider 25.0 Latin America Private Equity
Ionica Group plc Wireless 100.0 UK Buy-side Advisory
Manquehue / Williams Communications CLEC 100.0 Chile Private Equity
MFS Communications, Inc. CLEC 200.0 USA Syndicated Finance
Mpower, Inc Telecommunications 15.0 USA PIPE
Newcom Americas Wireless CLEC 25.0 Central America Private Equity
TelecomAsia Telecommunications 350.0 Thailand 144A Equity
Teleport Communications Group CLEC 250.0 USA Syndicated Finance
Telinor Long Distance 250.0 Mexico Acquisition Finance
CONSUMER GOODS
Company Sector (US$MM) Country Description
Ambrosoli / Grupo Said Food & Beverage 50.0 Chile Private Equity
American Home Home Improvement 25.0 Argentina Private Equity
BJ's Club de Compradores Retail Supermarkets 25.0 Venezuela Private Equity
Bodegas y Vinedos Andinos Fine Wine 75.0 Argentina Private Equity
Borden/Krylon Automotive Paints Autoparts 70.0 USA Sell-side Advisory
Borden/Krylon Spray Paints Paints 220.0 USA Sell-side Advisory
Callanen (Guess/Timex Watches) Luxury Watches 30.0 USA Sell-side Advisory
Fuddrucker’s Restaurants Restaurants 50.0 USA Restructuring
Iberia Foods Wholesale Distribution 10.0 USA Buy-side Advisory
Mayfair Supermarkets Retail Supermarkets 220.0 USA Buy-side Advisory
Meritas LLC Education 45.0 Mexico Buy-side Advisory
NT Gargiulo Food 40.0 USA Sell-side Advisory
RecycleBank, Inc. Cleantech 6.0 USA Debt Financing
Seguridad Privada SA de CV Security Services 25.0 Mexico Private Equity
SureFit Acquisition Co. Consumer Goods 25.0 USA Buy-side Advisory
Tequila Herradura SA de CV Beverage 50.0 Mexico Private Equity
INDUSTRIAL & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Company Sector (US$MM) Country Description
Compahnia Vale do Rio Doce/Pohang Metals & Mining 150.0 Brazil Structured Finance
Consorcio G Grupo Dina Transportation 200.0 Mexico 144A Equity
Consorcio G Grupo Dina Transportation 225.0 Mexico IPO
Corp. Financiero del Valle Financial Institutions 40.0 Colombia 144A Equity
CorpGroup S.A. Financial Institutions 750.0 Chile Private Equity
Ek Chor China Motorcycle Transportation 105.0 China IPO
Empaques Ponderosa Pulp/Paper 125.0 Mexico 144A Equity
Empire East Land Holdings, Inc. Housing 200.0 Philippines 144A Equity
Grupo Chihuahua/Accel Conglomerate 100.0 Mexico Sell-side Advisory
Grupo Soletur Hotels & Leisure 20.0 Brazil Recapitalization
Hillsborough Holdings Conglomerate 2,000.0 USA Bankruptcy
Huntington Acquisition Co. Specialty Chemicals 45.0 USA Buy-side Advisory
I.F.R. Matarazzo Conglomerate 500.0 Brazil Restructuring
Nacional Financiera Financial Institutions 200.0 Mexico 144A
PanAm Flight Simulators / Indra Flight Simulation 30.0 USA Recapitalization
Ponderosa Industrial, S.A. de C.V. Pulp/Paper 200.0 Mexico Restructuring
Rossi Residencial Housing 100.0 Brazil 144A Equity
Texo Corporation Specialty Chemicals 30.0 USA Sell-side Advisory
TransPro, Inc. Autoparts 10.0 USA Mezzanine
US Buyout Group Food Processing NA Chile/Brazil Private Equity
US Buyout Group Petrochemicals NA Mexico Acquisition Finance
HEALTH CARE
Company Sector (US$MM) Country Description
ED Care Management, Inc. Medical Services 20.0 USA Asset Backed Loan
ED Care Management, Inc. Medical Services 12.0 USA Buy-side Advisory
ED Care Management, Inc. Medical Services 4.0 USA Private Equity
Gemini Holdings PLC Biotechnology 15.0 USA / UK Mezzanine
PharmaSoft, Inc. Biotechnology 10.0 USA / UK Private Equity
US Buyout Group Healthcare 100.0 USA Recapitalization
UTILITIES
Company Sector (US$MM) Country Description
CEPA (Hopewell Holdings) Electric Utilities 400.0 HK/China 144A Equity
Comision Federal Del Electricidad Electric Utilities 250.0 Mexico 144A
Comision Federal Del Electricidad Electric Utilities 200.0 Mexico 144A
COPEL (State of Parana) Electric Utilities 1,000.0 Brazil 144A Equity
Empresa Distribuidora La Plata S.A. (Edelap) Electric Utilities 110.0 Argentina Sell-side Advisory
Empresa Distribuidora Norte S.A. (Edenor) Electric Utilities 200.0 Argentina Sell-side Advisory
Empresa Distribuidora Sur S.A. (Edesur) Electric Utilities 180.0 Argentina Structured Finance
Empresa Distribuidora Sur S.A. (Edesur) Electric Utilities 350.0 Argentina Sell-side Advisory
Tuymen Oil Energy 100.0 Russia Eurobond
Quexco International Utilities - Gas Distribution 60.0 Brazil Recapitalization
TOTAL (France) Utilities - Gas Distribution 300.0 Colombia Buy-side Advisory