Integration Expands Barrier’s Investment Banking Capabilities

DALLAS (August 03, 2011) - NexCapital is joining forces with Barrier Advisors, a Dallas-based financial and operational advisory firm. The merger combines two subsidiaries of NexBank Capital Inc. into a single entity offering investment banking, corporate restructuring and operations advisory services for both well performing and financially distressed middle-market companies and their stakeholders.

Harrison Price, senior managing director and president of Barrier Advisors, said the integration significantly expands the firm’s investment banking capabilities and resources, primarily in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, capital procurement and financial advisory services.

“This comprehensive approach allows Barrier Advisors to help our clients leverage growth opportunities through M&A and capital sourcing, as well as solve financial or operational challenges,” he said. “Companies look for an advisor that can guide them in all stages of their business lifecycle, and now we can deliver a broader and stronger range of offerings at every stage.”

According to Price, the integration also strengthens Barrier Advisors’ position as a leading investment advisory firm for middle-market companies with annual revenues in the $20 million to $500 million range.

“Both Barrier Advisors and NexCapital specialize in the middle market,” he said. “The combined expertise of Barrier Advisors’ restructuring and operations advisory group, together with NexCapital’s strategic focus on M&A, will allow us to serve as a one-stop resource for expertise seldom found in the middle market.”

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