October 7th– 9th Founders held its annual SaaS and Internet Summit at the Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa in our very own Birmingham, Alabama. The Founders team hosted more than sixty CEOs and leaders of top SaaS and Internet companies to provide learned practices and engage in strategic discussions involving growth, value,…
By: Kendrick Vinar Recent Growth Expected to Continue Over the Long-Term Material handling is a broad sector that underpins much of the manufacturing industry. As seen in the chart below, the material handling sector is projecting continued growth with an estimated CAGR of 5.5% over the forecast period. Growth in automation is a key driving…
Founders has recently hired four analysts to enhance their growing team. Hayes Musser, Nick Pope, Scott David, and Randy Freeman have joined Founders team with the primary responsibility of supporting transaction principals in the execution of deals across the firm. Hayes is originally from Atlanta, Georgia and graduated magna cum laude from the University of…
By: Gene Bazemore According to Capital IQ and Founders’ proprietary sources, M&A and private placement activity in the third quarter of 2019 increased 1.6% versus the same quarter in the previous year. M&A and private placement activity was down 1% quarter over quarter. Transaction activity in the Dallas – Fort Worth market continues to be…
By: John Sinders Concerned About a Slowdown? Try the International Markets. Over the last two years, much of the focus in the oil and gas industry has been on the tremendous growth in the U.S. land shale fields, which have been the most prolific producers, and thus largest consumers of oilfield products and services. Domestic…
September 25th-27th Founders hosted its first Multi-Unit Summit at the beautiful Hilton Sandestin on the Emerald Coast in Florida. The Founders team welcomed top CEOs and leaders in the multi-unit community to network, enjoy Southern hospitality and cuisine, and tap into the wisdom and expertise of the elite group of participants. The three-day event gave…