Stout

Stout is a global advisory firm specializing in corporate finance, valuation, accounting and transaction advisory, strategy, and financial disputes, claims, and investigations. The firm serves a broad range of clients, from public corporations to privately held companies across numerous industries, and describes its clients and their advisors as relying on its expertise, deep industry knowledge, and responsiveness on complex matters. Stout organizes its work into several practice areas: Accounting and Reporting Advisory, Disputes, Claims, and Investigations, ESOP Advisory, Investment Banking (industry-focused M&A, private capital raising, and related services), Specialty and Industry Services, Strategy, Transaction Advisory, and Valuation Advisory. Representative engagements cited on the site include due diligence, portfolio valuation for private equity firms, finance integration and reporting standup for PE-backed companies, acquisition services for health clinics, and developing an Office of the CFO roadmap. The firm operates from offices across North America, Europe, and Asia, including a Los Angeles office at 10100 Santa Monica Boulevard. It reports completing projects in more than 80 countries. Stout emphasizes premium client service, citing a net promoter score consistently in the +90s and noting that more than 81 percent of engagements involve repeat clients. Leadership includes Chief Executive Officer Craige Stout, Chief Financial Officer Jim Rojas, and Chief Operating Officer Stephanie Clifford. No founding year, firm-wide headcount, or pricing details are stated on the cached pages.