Investment Banking Blog
Welcome to the InvestmentBank.com blog where we cover mergers, acquisitions and investment banking topics.
January 25, 2014
What structure makes sense for your particular deal, a merger or acquisition? It’s important to understand both the obvious—and not so obvious—differences between these two […]
January 19, 2014
Smart use of the marital deduction is essential in the design of most exit plans. It’s the tool that eliminates any estate tax bite on […]
January 18, 2014
If a merger or acquisition is in your future, be sure you take into account some key considerations before entering negotiations with the other party. […]
January 10, 2014
The merger-friendly business climate seems likely to continue well into 2014. Favorable interest rates are allowing more buyers to access affordable financing. Although rates are […]
January 9, 2014
While the day-to-day decisions can make it easy to put off a thorough analysis of exit strategies, it pays to consider the future long before […]
January 5, 2014
The transition plan must be coordinated with the parent’s life insurance planning. In many family businesses, life insurance provides essential liquidity to pay death taxes […]
January 4, 2014
Do Entrepreneurs Make a Bigger Difference Than Politicians? They say politicians are a glimpse into our future. They represent communities, they represent the people, and […]
December 28, 2013
An interest in a business must be valued for tax purposes before it can be transferred to another family member. The standard is fair market […]
December 23, 2013
Raising capital for a startup can be a slow, painful process. Making a list of fundraising prospects, scheduling appointments to pitch your opportunity—the whole idea […]
December 21, 2013
This particular post will deal with the challenge of transitioning a successful business to the next generation. It is designed for all those who face […]