Investment Banking Blog


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September 30, 2013

Why Are Securities Laws Such a Big Deal?

When it comes time to line up capital for a new corporate enterprise, often the key questions are: How much do we need? From whom […]
September 24, 2013

Common Misconceptions About Start-ups and Capital Raising

There are many misconceptions about fundraising that can get in the way of the business itself. The challenge is to spot and eradicate these misconceptions […]
September 15, 2013

Benefits of Timely Spin-outs

Here’s a brief, fictional scenario that’s worth noting. John’s proprietary product development activities open up a new market outside of the major brands that his […]
September 14, 2013

Four Myths About Employment Agreements–And a Few Other Helpful Tid-Bits

In this article I would like to share some of the basic insights on the use of employment agreements – a tough challenge for many […]
September 9, 2013

Will the business survive?: 7 Leading Indicators

Specific business indicators can be analyzed to determine whether a business is a good candidate for surviving another generation. Some business are better suited for […]
September 5, 2013

Outline for Business Interview Discussion for M&A by Industry

Distributors Trends in industry that need to be considered Consolidation of Distributors Growth of buyer groups Direct sales by manufacturers Growth of value-added services Financial […]
September 3, 2013

Blind Profiles: A Few Considerations

Is it just me, or are there new private equity “funds” cropping up on a weekly basis? With public and personal balance sheets awash with […]
September 3, 2013

Transparent Business Valuations: Recycling & Reengineering the Data

The ways and means to obtain credible business valuations are nearly as numerous as the types of businesses themselves. When it comes to the valuation’s […]
September 2, 2013

Reps and Warranties for Buying and Selling Businesses

As a business transaction progresses, getting into the weeds on some of the details relative to deal-closing can become a hassle, especially if either party […]
August 31, 2013

M&A Deal Closing Speed: Why Some Deals Often Take Longer than Others

Motivation to close without delay when both buyer and seller are in agreement that an acquisition or merger should proceed is idyllic. In fact, any […]