Enrique Brito is the Managing Director for PBMares’ Transaction Advisory Services practice where he provides consultative solutions for companies seeking to enhance and realize shareholder value. Enrique has more than 25 years of experience advising clients on mergers & acquisitions, business strategy, business valuations, operations improvement, investment banking and corporate finance matters. He has led over 40+ M&A transactions and raised over $1 billion in equity and debt capital from institutional sources for companies in the U.S., Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Argentina and Peru. Examples of industries where he applies his knowledge and experience include healthcare and life sciences, enterprise software, telecommunications, manufacturing and financial services.
Enrique began his career as an investment banker in Washington, D.C. He was Director of Corporate Finance for an aerospace and defense company where he participated in M&A transactions and operation improvement projects involving technology companies in the U.S. and abroad. Later, he was a partner and Senior Managing Director at a national investment bank where he led the healthcare practice and co-founded an investment advisory firm. His interest in providing clients with solutions focused on value-building strategies instead of just deal execution led him to his next role as partner and Practice Leader of Corporate Advisory Services at an executive advisory firm. Subsequently, he started his own consulting firm, where he continued to advise middle-market clients on business strategy and M&A, two of his top specialties.
Enrique appreciates the challenge of continuously learning and adapting as industries, business models and clients’ needs change. He started his career in the field of engineering driven by his curiosity about how things work. As his career evolved to include finance, so did his interest in learning business operations and the value he can bring as a strategist. Enrique lectures nationally on the subjects of M&A, business strategy and negotiation. He received the Edward Lehman award for Academic Excellence, has been awarded Instructor of Great and Exceptional Distinction for 15 years and was named a Titan of Industry by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts.
He is a FINRA registered General Securities Principal (Series 24), Investment Banking Representative (Series 79) and Uniform Securities Agent (Series 63).
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
- CFA Institute
- CFA Society of Virginia
- National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts
- Association for Corporate Growth, Board Member
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering from the University of Florida in Gainesville
- Master of Business Administration from American University in Washington, D.C.
ARTICLES:
Vital Signs: The State of the Markets
Vital Signs: The State of the Markets is a quarterly overview of key trends and market conditions in the capital markets in which PBMares is active and engaged. Download our key takeaways for the 4th Quarter of 2020.
M&A Due Diligence in the Era of Covid-19: PPP Loans Considerations
The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted most economic sectors worldwide prompting governments to enact emergency stimulus measures to help businesses navigate the situation.
Club Management in the Era of Covid-19: Cash Flow Challenges
The rapid spread of Covid-19 has sparked a health and economic crisis affecting most industries worldwide. In the hospitality industry, the impact has been particularly sudden and severe.
Vital Signs: The State of the Markets
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ARTICLES BY ENRIQUE BRITO
Don’t Overlook the Advantageous Provisions of the SECURE Act
Although the 2019 SECURE Act was the most significant retirement plan policy legislation in over 10 years, its provisions have been somewhat in the background due to COVID-19. We've highlighted the following provisions that plan sponsors and employers without a plan may want to consider now.
Managing Those Physical Stocks in Your Safety Deposit Box
Taking steps now to transfer your physical stock to electronic will take a considerable burden off of your executor. Not only that, if you are able to transfer your physical stock while you are alive, you may also be able to retitle said stock so that it avoids probate.
Section 163(j) and Its Impact on Commercial Real Estate
This article explains Section 163(j) and its implications on small businesses, real estate, and manufacturing, including how taxable income and interest expense are defined under Section 163(j), as well as which business activities fall under 163(j) guidance.
How the New Employee Benefit Plan Auditing Standard (SAS No. 136) Will Impact Plan Audits
Statement on Auditing Standards No. 136 prescribes certain new performance requirements for an audit of financial statements of employee benefit plans subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and changes the form and content of the related auditor's report. Read more.
Do You Qualify for the Employee Retention Credit?
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) incentivizes organizations to keep employees on the payroll during COVID-19, and with new rules, it’s possible to claim as much as $14,000 per employee in 2021.
Club Philanthropy: Concepts, Caveats and Case Studies
This third article in Club Director’s Philanthropy in Clubs series takes a more in-depth look into foundations. Three case studies highlight what can go wrong and include the key takeaways to be learned from each example.