Wm. Christopher Daum

Principal Investment Banking
Location: Raleigh
T: 919.787.8400
F: 919.785.9320
cdaum@fminet.com

Chris is a principal with FMI's Investment Banking practice. He advises clients on strategic business issues involving mergers and acquisitions in the telecomm and utility infrastructure market, and works with firms undergoing internal transitions of ownership and management across all industry sectors.

Chris works with owners to evaluate their alternatives and implement an exit plan including selling to a third party, securing private equity, or transferring ownership internally through a management buyout. His numerous personal contacts, understanding of industry trends and experience with both internal and third-party transactions allows him to effectively advise owners preparing to exit their business. He also represents buyers of telecom and utility firms seeking to grow through acquisition.

Chris is a frequent speaker to industry groups such as the Power and Communications Contractors Association, National Association of Tower Erectors, International Construction Utility Equipment Exposition, Underground Construction Technology, and AICPA National Construction Industry Conference. He is the author of numerous articles including "How to Exit in an Opportunistic Market" and "Passing the Torch Without Getting Burned, and "Current Trends Impacting Telecom and Utility Construction."

Chris holds a bachelor of science degree in business from Virginia Tech and is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of North Carolina.