Ascendant Solutions is a diversified financial services company that seeks to invest in or acquire manufacturing, distribution or service companies. The company also conducts various real estate activities, including performing real estate advisory services for corporate clients and, through an affiliate, purchase real estate assets as a principal. Its consolidated investments generated in excess of $50 million in annual revenue in 2004. The company has access to capital that can be put to use quickly, and it specializes in solving complex transactions where creative and quick solutions can add value to an enterprise. Ascendant Solutions is a publicly traded company that is based in Dallas.