By: Duane Donner Given the high correlation between oil prices and oilfield service M&A activity, OPEC’s decision to curb production will likely have a positive effect on the U.S. Energy M&A market. Transaction volumes through the first quarter of 2018 were up 22% over Q1 2017 levels, and sentiment surrounding stability in the market remains…
By: Gene Bazemore According to Capital IQ and Founders proprietary sources, M&A and private placement activity in the first quarter of 2018 decreased 9% versus the same quarter in the previous year. Once again this quarter, transaction activity in the Dallas – Fort Worth market continues to be diversified with Industrials, Information Technology, and Healthcare…
We are excited to announce that Billy Pritchard, an Associate at Founders, was recently named one of Birmingham’s Rising Stars of Money. We are thankful to have Billy on our team. The BBJ 2018 Rising Stars of Money honors up-and-coming professionals in the fields of banking, finance, wealth management and other financial fields. All honorees…
Each year, Founders recognizes bullpen alumni who had an instrumental impact on the development and success of the firm. This annual tradition coincides with the firm’s anniversary, advisory board meeting and its Annual Crawfish Boil, a party used to say thank you to all past and present employees, clients and friends of Founders. “Our heritage…
By: Wesley Legg According to Capital IQ and Founders proprietary sources, there were an estimated 41 transactions involving Alabama companies completed in the first quarter of 2018, an increase of 8% versus the same quarter in the previous year. M&A and private placement activity was up 14% quarter over quarter. Most of the transactions completed…
Founders hosted its Spring Heritage Forum, April 10th – 12th at Pursell Farms. The third forum hosted of its kind, the Heritage Forum is Founders’ newest forum format, with a unique focus on the participant’s personal, family and business legacy. “Founders Advisors has extensive experience helping private owners grow their business and realize a liquidity…