In recent years, valuations for fastener companies have continued to climb as buyers seek to combine distribution capabilities and add additional manufacturing expertise. Founders recently sold a fastener distribution company, House of Threads, to German based Wurth. Based on our research and advisement on this recent sales process, we continue to see consolidation in…
By: Zane P. Tarence While overall deal volume and capital invested slowed slightly across the entire economy in the first quarter of 2015, the technology industry, and SaaS in particular, continues to outperform against other sectors. In the Founders’ 1Q 2016 SaaS Update, we explore recent transactions, analyze key performance indicators for owners to benchmark…
Founders recently hired additional two professionals to join our team. Kristin Rentz is primarily focused on supporting clients in our Strategic Advisory Practice, and Katie Burns is responsible for assisting with marketing efforts and events for the firm. Kristin is originally from Atlanta and graduated from the J.M. Tull School of Accounting at the University of…
We are excited to announce that Brad Johnson, Vice President at Founders, was recently named one of Birmingham’s Rising Stars of Money. Brad has displayed his natural leadership ability, drive, and knowledge since he began working at Founders as an undergraduate intern. We look forward to celebrating Brad’s future successes and are thankful to have him on…
By Duane Donner In 2015, oil prices were projected to rebound from the over 50% decline in 2014, but crude oil prices declined further to a 10-year low of $37 per barrel in December 2015. Then they dropped even lower in Q1 2016. The sustained low price environment is obviously creating distinct industry change as…
By: Zane P. Tarence For most people the steps to selling a middle market company are generally not that well known. Yet there is proven methodology that, when followed, increases the likelihood of a company obtaining a premium value and getting a deal done. The challenge usually isn’t finding potential buyers, it’s finding the right…