CL King & Associates has a focused investment banking effort dedicated to emerging and mid-sized companies. We also act as a certified WBE co-manager in the securities offerings of very large companies. We offer a range of investment banking services built around thoughtful corporate finance advice and execution. Our advice is independent and not influenced by bank lending.

CL King is a value-added underwriting partner based on being part of a robust sales/trading/research platform. We enjoy long-standing relationships with regional and mid-sized institutional investors, complementing our extensive coverage of the largest investors. And we act as a market maker in securities we underwrite.

Our capital raising efforts include acting as an underwriter and co-manager in IPOs, subsequent stock offerings, convertibles and bonds. In the past decade, we acted as an underwriter in 93 common stock offerings. We can also structure and place PIPES.

CL King takes a rigorous approach to strategic advisory and M&A assignments based on long experience, latest finance theory and practical valuation insights gained from being an active broker-dealer in securities markets. We provide advice and execution around mergers, acquisitions, selling companies or subsidiaries, strategic alternatives, and valuation, including Fairness Opinions.

As a WBE, CL King is one of the largest, oldest and most successful woman-owned firms on Wall Street. With our broad, deep and differentiated distribution, we add value to securities offerings where we act as a co-manager. For companies determined to add diversity to underwriting groups, we are an effective and meaningful partner. WBENC Certification >

Our Corporate Services Group offers specialized services to assist corporate clients achieve their short- and long-term financial goals. Our services include guiding clients through Stock Rule 144 transactions, developing Customized Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans and Managing Corporate Share Repurchase programs. By leveraging the strength of our NASDAQ-listed trading group, CL King can assist insiders, affiliates, venture and other institutional clients to sell and acquire large positions of stock. We offer discreet execution for high-volume, complex Block Transactions with minimal market impact. Corporate Services >

CL King & Associates Syndicate department is an active participant in IPO and secondary offerings underwritten by leading investment banks. Syndicate >