Investment Banking Blog

Bridging the gap between buyer and seller can be difficult, particularly when the gulf is wide. Numerous tools exist to help provide an incentive sweetener […]

Table of Contents + Introduction + Types of Investment Banking Fees + Retainer/Engagement Fees + Why Investment Banks Charge Up-Front Fees + How Much Should […]

Seller’s remorse at some point in the business sale process is extremely common. Because many business owners often spend their lives building up their companies, […]

Perhaps the most important decision for an Entrepreneur – besides opting to start a business – is deciding when and how to sell it. Selling […]

Take a look at the historical data associated with private equity investing and you can see why investors consider it to be a worthwhile venture. […]

Over the next few years, thanks to aging and retiring baby boomers, an overwhelming number of businesses will likely be up for sale. This potential […]

While companies engage in M&A activity to increase profits, in reality, profit margins often decrease rather than increase following a merger or acquisition. How likely […]

EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Depreciation, and Amortization) has become a standard tool in assessing a company’s valuation, ever since it started to be used as […]

Many IPOs go well. Google is a good example. Some companies prove their worth even after a botched IPO. Facebook comes to mind here. There […]

Shortly after the housing market faltered, the commercial real estate (CRE) industry was also predicted to collapse. Despite price declines of as much as 40% […]