Week in Review: Geithner, Dow, and Consultants Happy Friday, all. The Dow closed above 16000 for the first time, but M&A activity is still lagging behind. Maybe…
High Valuations: An Ephemeral Example This message will self-destruct in 10 seconds. No — not Mission Impossible. Self-deleting messages were brought to life (albeit in…
Business Owners Four Considerations for Timing the Sale of Your Business For most business owners, selling your company will be a defining moment in your life. Whether it’s a family-owned business…
When Social Ties Hamper Merger Performance Regardless of how you cut it, middle market M&A is a relationship business. Whether it is securing the perfect buyer…
Business Owners Why EBITDA is Not Cash Flow There is a misconception in corporate finance that EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Depreciation, and Amortization) is synonymous with cash flow.…
7 M&A Documents Demystified: Free 30-Page E-Book For deal professionals, the M&A process can often feel like second nature. You have likely reviewed more teasers, NDAs, LOIs,…
Monday Morning Outlook Good morning, all. Here are a few things to start your week… Transactions: RCS Capital Corporation to acquire Summit Financial…
Week in Review: Harvard, GPs, and No PE Could you live without private equity? Becky Pritchard, a reporter at Private Equity News, answered the question this week when she…
Alternatives When You Need Cash in a Pinch Since the financial crisis, small businesses have struggled to obtain standard loans. Thanks to investor risk aversion, stricter legislation, and overall…