M&A Blog
M&A, private equity and investment banking insights for business & real estate issuers and investors.
August 27, 2018
The ICO whitepaper as we know it is dead. Here are a few reasons why: Marketing Over Technology Whitepapers are becoming less technical and more streamlined. […]
August 27, 2018
Due to some of our online exposure, we see deals across every imaginable sector and size. An oft-repeated question poised by would-be business sellers and equity […]
August 27, 2018
Determining what type of group is right for selling your business in a strategic M&A auction is an “it depends” decision. It depends on the size […]
August 27, 2018
Success is iterative. Typically those who are branded as most successful iterated through many, many bad ideas before they came to most successful good idea they […]
August 27, 2018
Due diligence is sometimes referred to as a full proctological exam and rightfully so. It is more than a buyer’s attempt to confirm the stated valuation […]
August 27, 2018
Attractive Opportunities in 2018 At the sector level, there has been certain private health care players under margin pressure, which has increased the number of REITs […]
August 27, 2018
Despite some of the more recent negative reports lambasting private equity (and particularly leveraged buyouts), private equity transactions–when executed well–actually do add value, according to the […]
August 27, 2018
This article is one in a series covering Real Estate Investment Trusts and real estate investment banking. Market share competition The REITs industry covers a large […]
August 27, 2018
The fees charged for sell-side M&A by investment bankers vary from deal to deal. Every deal typically includes some type of up-front engagement fee either paid […]
August 27, 2018
Capital Intensity Since REITs vary across different sectors within real estate the capital intensity varies depending on the property types, but overall the industry has a […]
August 27, 2018
Timing is a large consideration in mergers and acquisitions. Because no two deals are the same, no two marketing approaches are likely to mirror one another. […]
August 26, 2018
In a world of ever-present cheap money spurred by QE to infinity, investment in the public and private domain become ever tenuous. Combine today’s cheap capital […]
June 28, 2018
You’ve spent many months and countless hours conducting due diligence, hammering out terms with the target and arranging financing. Finally, the big day has arrived: the […]
May 27, 2018
In general terms, the capital markets are any place where securities can be purchased and sold. In most cases, these securities are debt and equity. In […]
May 27, 2018
Cash — Cash is king, but not always. Cash is only king when cash is either needed or when cash trumps a bigger potential strategy. Stock […]
April 28, 2018
Regardless of whether you are a solo business owner or if you are in business with another partner, it’s important to consider the organization’s overall value […]
April 26, 2018
Garage Ventures has a great piece outlining some of the blunders they have experienced in startup pitchbooks. While some of what is included there seems a […]
March 28, 2018
At times when organic growth is sluggish, acquisitions represent a viable means through which firms can outpace the market. An acquisitions-based strategy can be particularly effective in industries […]
March 27, 2018
Starting a self-storage business or purchasing an additional property is a big investment and important decision that requires careful consideration. When many people consider starting or […]