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Franklin Capital

Franklin Capital provides a high-level corporate strategy and advisory to manage acquisitions, business sales, and corporate restructures. We apply a prudent, structured, and solutions-based approach to managing intricate corporate deals. With more than 30 years of experience helping public and private businesses navigate sales, acquisitions, and restructuring, we tailor our services around your specific goals. Under the guidance of Managing Director Robert Comelli, we are committed to securing the best financial and strategic outcome for your business.
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Meet Robert Comelli

With over 30 years of commercial finance and executive leadership experience, Robert Comelli is the founder and managing director of Franklin Capital. He leads the firm in delivering expert corporate advisory for high-stakes transactions.
Businessman
  • Executive Leadership: Former CEO and Senior Executive across diverse private sector organisations.
  • Corporate Scale: Held directorships in public and private groups with up to 20 subsidiaries and revenues exceeding $500M.
  • M&A & Advisory Expertise: Decades of experience driving business sales, mergers and acquisitions, debt restructuring, and corporate governance.
  • Industry Credentials: Fellow of CPA Australia (FCPA), Fellow of the Institute of Public Accountants (FIPA), Fellow of AAT, and Fellow of the IFA (UK).
  • Published Author: Co-author of Accounting and Bookkeeping Principles and Practice (McGraw Hill).
  • Board & Advisory Service: Former Ministerial Appointee to the Chisholm Institute Board, Consultative Forum member for the Tax Practitioners Board, and Federal Accounting Mentor.

B Bus, Dip Ed, FCPA, FIPA, AATF, FFA

Business Planning Services

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Whether you are navigating a business sale, looking to acquire, or planning a structural transformation, we work closely alongside your leadership team to protect your interests and unlock maximum value at every stage.
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Contact Managing Director Robert Comelli at +61 419 358 679 or visit our South Melbourne office.
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Franklin Capital
• Sale of Businesses
• IT Services
• Mergers and Acquisitions
+61 419 358 679 
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• Management Buy-Outs/Ins
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