Based in Birmingham, Ala., Student Life provides Christian summer camps, conferences and information for children and youth across the U.S. The organization provides ministry with Gospel-centered, Bible-based experiences that transform youth & kids into devoted followers of Jesus Christ. Since the first Student Life event in 1993, the company’s customer base has grown tremendously to…
By: Duane Donner We’re emphasizing leadership in our firm right now and in that effort our team is revisiting several great sources on the subject, including Jim Collins’ book, Good To Great, and specifically the chapter of Level 5 leadership. If you’re not familiar with the book, Mr. Collins and his team set out…
By: John Ortstadt Current Market Commentary Strategic and financial buyers have been slow to move on acquisitions in 2015. In light of renewed uncertainty in oil prices, we expect buyers to remain patient in their approach of potential acquisitions. The conservative strategy limits a buyer from capitalizing on discounted valuations, but protects them from additional…
By J. Wesley Legg This week the Wall Street Journal reported that global mergers and acquisitions could reach $4.58 trillion this year, assuming the current pace holds up. That would exceed the $4.29 trillion takeover deal announcements in 2007. The article noted that investors are “starved for companies that can show growth”. This combined with healthy…
South Cypress offers first quality tile, stone, glass, wood, laminate and vinyl flooring products via a virtual showroom that provides customers with the benefits of shopping in a physical store while offering the convenience and broader selection available from shopping online. Founded in 2005, the Company aims to provide an excellent customer experience through detailed…
By: Joe Brady, Director The value of a business depends on its ability to generate and sustain returns on invested capital (“ROIC”) and the capacity of the business to grow over time. Therefore, understanding and predicting what drives and sustains ROIC is critical to evaluating investments and business strategies. The ROIC of any company or…