Investment Banking Blog


Welcome to the InvestmentBank.com blog where we cover mergers, acquisitions and investment banking topics.


April 4, 2016

Equity Kickers: Pushing Your Deal Across the Finish Line

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 […]
March 31, 2016

Investment Banking Fees: The Complete Guide to Fees in Mergers & Acquisitions

Table of Contents + Introduction + Types of Investment Banking Fees + Retainer/Engagement Fees + Why Investment Banks Charge Up-Front Fees + How Much Should […]
March 30, 2016

Avoiding Seller’s Remorse in M&A

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, […]
March 28, 2016

Preparing to Sell Your Business? Here are Ten Suggestions that May Help

Perhaps the most important decision for an Entrepreneur – besides opting to start a business – is deciding when and how to sell it. Selling […]
March 27, 2016

Investing in #PrivateEquity – What You Need to Know

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. […]
March 21, 2016

Preemptively Preventing Merger & Acquisition Transaction Failure

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 […]
March 21, 2016

How to Prevent Value Attrition in Mergers & Acquisitions

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 […]
March 19, 2016

EBITDA ≠ Cash Flow. Here’s Why.

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 […]
March 17, 2016

Reasons to Keep Your Company Private

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 […]
March 10, 2016

2016 Expectations in Commercial Real Estate

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% […]