Investment Banking Blog

The independent sponsor (sometimes called a fundless sponsor) business model represents a convergence between traditional private equity and the discipline of raising capital for individual […]

Seemingly conflicted investment philosophies abound. The goals of the individual and institutional investor alike will drive the way we see stocks and their relative value. There […]

Deal-making is as much art as it is science. The science is generally performed on the front-end of the deal by equity analysts and expert […]

Will the amount paid under the agreement to heirs of a deceased shareholder govern for estate tax purposes? Not necessarily. It is possible that the […]

There is a real sickness in most lower middle-market businesses: they’re not built to sell. They’re built to operate, make money and provide a living, […]

The hype over the JOBS Act was certainly warranted. For over 70 years, the ability for private companies to have access to capital has been […]

By successfully uncovering passive sellers at rather reasonable valuations – while working cohesively with more traditional sourcing channels – proactive acquisition strategies can help mid-market […]

The antifraud securities laws state that it is against the law for an issuer to sell any securities by means of any oral or written […]

Unfortunately, there is something very illusive about taking your company from good to great. It’s not just about the “Level 5 Leaders” spoken of in […]

No part in the deal process is simple. From origination to closure the process is fraught with complexity. It is one thing to be able […]