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: 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…
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…
Founders hosted their spring Deep South Private Company CEO Forum at the Renaissance Ross Bridge Resort & Spa in Birmingham, AL this week. At this year’s spring forum was 16 companies were represented by 19 executive guests. With an insightful macroeconomic update from John Norris, lead strategist for Oakworth Capital, and a buyer’s perspective overview…
By Chris Weingartner It is a challenge to think of an industry more regulated than healthcare, and by extension the specialty pharmacy industry. From accreditation to audits, the I’s to be dotted and T’s to be crossed may seem endless. However, adherence to legal and compliance issues is of key importance to specialty pharmacy owners…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (April 8, 2016) – Founders Investment Banking, LLC is pleased to announce that Würth Group (Würth) has purchased substantially all of the assets of House of Threads, Inc. (House of Threads), a leading distributor of fasteners. House of Threads’ shareholders were exclusively advised by Founders Investment Banking. The transaction closed on April 1,…