Stout

Stout is a global advisory firm founded in 1991 in Detroit by Craige Stout. It began as a two-person valuation practice and has since grown into a business offering investment banking, valuation, transaction advisory, accounting and reporting, disputes, ESOP advisory and strategy services. The firm reports project experience in more than 80 countries, on every continent and in every major economy, with a presence in North America, Europe and Asia.

Its work spans mergers and acquisitions, private capital raising, valuation and transaction advisory for high-stakes financial and strategic situations, accounting and reporting support, and assistance with disputes, claims and investigations. ESOP advisory, strategic advice and industry-specialised services round out the offering. Clients include privately held businesses, private equity portfolio companies and large corporations across financial services, healthcare, energy, industrials, real estate and technology.

Stout describes its approach as rigorous, client-focused and straightforward, with an emphasis on practical, defensible work designed to withstand scrutiny. Data-driven analysis is applied to complex financial and strategic decisions throughout its engagements.