Market Insights

  1. Founders Hires Two Professionals at the Birmingham Office

    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…

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  2. Brad Johnson Named Rising Star of Money

    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…

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  3. 2015 SaaS & Internet Bama Bash

    The 2015 Bama Bash was an exclusive event that brought together CEOs of fast growing SaaS and Internet businesses with some of the industry’s leading private equity and venture capital investors. These CEOs learned from fellow entrepreneurs who have successfully navigated the capital continuum, shared relevant challenges and growth strategies, and candidly discussed with investors…

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  4. Founders 13th Annual Crawfish Boil

    Founders 13th Annual Crawfish Boil was held at the Birmingham Zoo on Thursday, April 21, 2016. Life was good as family, friends, and clients danced to the music of Terry and the Zydeco Bad Boys. This year we introduced Founders Trivia, where participants answered questions about deals we’ve done, organizations we serve, and our professionals…

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  5. 2015 M&A Review and 2016 Outlook

    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…

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  6. 1Q 2016 Industrials Update

    By: Duane P. Donner II The general economy was off to a shaky start in early 2016, but as the quarter came to a close, many industries seemed to find their footing. While not particularly stellar, US Corporations continue to chug along, even with the drag from low oil prices.  In the 1Q 2016 Industrials…

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