FocalPoint Partners Names Alexander Stevenson as Managing Director

FocalPoint Partners, an independent Los Angeles-based investment banking firm, has named Alex Stevenson as Managing Director, primarily focused on financial restructuring situations and distressed transactions.

During his career, Mr. Stevenson has been involved in special and distressed situations involving the resolution of approximately $14 billion of financial obligations. Prior to joining FocalPoint, he was Co-Head of Corporate Finance for XRoads Solutions Group, a national middle-market restructuring advisory firm. Earlier in his career, he was a Managing Director with Ernst & Young Corporate Finance, LLC on the West Coast. Mr. Stevenson has advised companies and other stakeholder groups (secured and unsecured creditors) with respect to a broad array of strategic and transaction alternatives, including in and out-of-court financial restructurings, distressed M&A, and challenged or rescue financing transactions.  

FocalPoint Managing Director Nishen Radia said, “We’re delighted to have Alex on board as we continue to expand our restructuring advisory services. He has a proven track record and brings incremental capabilities to a team that has already closed numerous distressed transactions, including most recently acting as debtor’s financial advisor to Shoe Pavilion.”
 
“The housing downturn and resulting economic turmoil has left many companies across numerous industries to face very serious financial challenges,” added Alex Stevenson. “FocalPoint’s access to capital markets providers and ability to execute all types of transactions - from distressed sales and complicated financial restructurings to equity capital raises - allows us to assess all options that may be available to our clients. This broad expertise across numerous industries, including the significantly challenged consumer facing sectors, allows us to quickly address the concerns of all stakeholders and craft solutions that maximize value, bring swift resolution, and mitigate the risk of disruptive litigation.”
 
Mr. Stevenson has provided testimony on a variety of issues in bankruptcy court and is a frequent speaker on restructuring topics at industry events. In addition to his duties at FocalPoint, Mr. Stevenson serves as a member of the Board of Directors of a privately held armored car company.

About FocalPoint
FocalPoint is an independent investment bank, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, private placements (both debt and equity), and financial restructurings/work-outs. The firm’s primary focus is on middle-market companies with revenues between $20 million and $250 million in the business services, consumer, healthcare, industrial and technology sectors.

Please contact Alex Stevenson (310) 405-7080, Nishen Radia (310) 405-7040, or one of the other FocalPoint Managing Directors for further information.

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