Financings & Buybacks
Headgate Partners advises on equity and debt financing strategies, as well as the design and execution of share repurchase programs, to help clients strengthen their capital structure and deliver value to shareholders. The firm has led or supported numerous public company transactions, including IPOs, follow-on offerings, debt refinancing, and authorized stock buybacks.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Claire McAdams brings more than two decades of hands-on M&A experience, with a focus on the semiconductor, capital equipment, and advanced manufacturing sectors. As an embedded investment banker on executive teams and as a strategic advisor, she has led or supported over 30+ M&A and divestiture transactions.
Capital Allocation Priorities: Strategy and Execution
Headgate Partners helps companies define and execute capital allocation strategies that align with shareholder priorities and long-term value creation. This includes assessing the optimal use of excess capital—whether through stock buybacks, dividends, or reinvestment—and designing detailed execution plans.
Shareholder Activism and Proxy Challenges
Headgate Partners helps companies prepare for and respond to shareholder activism and proxy contests with a strategic, disciplined approach. Services include assembling a defense team, countering proxy advisor recommendations, and executing investor outreach and ESG communication strategies to build shareholder support.
Management Transitions
Leadership transitions at the top are high-stakes moments—especially for public companies where earnings calls, IR presence, and board relations are on display. Headgate Partners has managed over 25+ leadership team transitions and has a wealth of experience in handling executive change.
Board Committee Advisory
Claire McAdams provides specialized support to public company board committees, offering expertise in audit, compensation, and governance matters. As an SEC-qualified financial expert, Claire can support Audit Committees, Compensation Committees, and Nominating and Governance Committees in addressing priorities and ensuring compliance.