4M Carbon Fibers (Knoxville, Tennessee, USA) announced on April 22 that it has hired Lincoln International, a global investment banking consulting firm, to assist the company in raising funds and execute acquisition plans that may involve one or more transactions . 4M said the company intends to capitalize on the value of its disruptive carbon fiber technology-a modern fiber oxidation process that the company claims has improved traditional methods.
The first step of the 4M acquisition plan is to provide funds for the acquisition and coordination of downstream carbon fiber users, which will accelerate the valuation of 4M in the listing process.
"Lincoln International's participation is an important step in 4M's plan to develop and leverage the value of its carbon fiber technology," said Paresh Chari, co-chair of 4M. "With the help of Lincoln's consulting, 4M will raise funds and execute its acquisition and integration plans."
The Lincoln team, led by managing director Jeffrey Corum, will work closely with 4M's management on all aspects of the transaction process.