In 2010, Fortman Cline advised Edgar “Injap” Sia in the 70% sale of his local barbeque fast-food chain, Mang Inasal Philippines, to Jollibee Foods Corporation, the largest fast-food company in the country. The deal was valued at over US$100 million and stands as the largest strategic monetization in the Philippine fast-food industry in recent history. Edgar Sia started Mang Inasal with just one store in 2003 and has grown the franchise to over 460 stores in 2013.
Fortman Cline Capital Markets is a Hong Kong-based management consultancy firm focused on providing strategic advisory services to emerging conglomerates operating in specialized industries in Southeast Asia and owner-managers seeking finance ranging from private equity, joint ventures, M&A, and that are further looking for strategic and family succession advice.