Stout is a global advisory firm specializing in corporate finance, accounting and transaction advisory, valuation, financial disputes, claims, and investigations. We serve a range of clients, from public corporations to privately held companies in numerous industries. Our clients and their advisors rely on our premier expertise, deep industry knowledge, and unparalleled responsiveness on complex matters.

Since 1991, Relentless Excellence® has defined our firm. All Stout professionals embrace it. It has driven our success, expansion, and client satisfaction, and it will guide us on our next big moves. No matter the size or type of engagement, industry, or client, we relentlessly deliver results.

Time and again, we achieve successful outcomes across the following areas:

Investment Banking

We specialize in mergers and acquisitions, private capital raising, and other financial advisory services for privately held businesses, portfolio companies of private equity firms, and divisions of large corporations.

Discover Investment Banking Solutions

Transaction Advisory

We build or validate financial models for a variety of transaction types and purposes; provide fairness, solvency, and other transaction opinions; and perform financial and other due diligence for transactions of any size and type.

Leverage Expert Advisory Support

Valuation Advisory

We have deep experience across a broad spectrum of industries in the valuation of businesses, complex securities, intellectual property, and real estate, with opinions fully supported and prepared to withstand scrutiny.

Access Premier Valuation Expertise

Accounting & Reporting Advisory

We bring the right combination of technical expertise and consulting experience for any accounting need, whether it is to support the audit process, implement a new accounting standard, or prepare financial statements for a transaction.

Streamline Accounting & Reporting

Disputes, Claims, & Investigations

We assist with investigations, address compliance and regulatory issues, assist with insurance claims, evaluate damages, and offer expert testimony in arbitrations, state courts, and federal courts.

Navigate Complex Disputes & Regulations

Specialty & Industry Services

We work side by side with organizations to manage risk through industry-leading analysis, make informed decisions from machine and deep learning, and contain costs through process improvement.

Harness Specialized Industry Expertise

 

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