Market Insights

  1. Q1 2017 Industrials Update

    As reported in the Q1 2017 Industrials Update, we discuss two major tailwinds affecting the sector; an aging U.S. infrastructure and deferred maintenance on industrial companies. We believe that President Trump’s proposed $1 trillion infrastructure spending plan will be a key business driver over the next decade, and Private Equity Firm’s willingness to deploy capital…

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  2. Founders’ Q1 2017 SaaS Update

    In the Founders’ Q1 2017 SaaS Update we explore recent transactions, analyze key performance indicators for owners to benchmark against, and share interesting quotes from leaders in the space. Also included is a brief literature review of some of the top SaaS related articles we’ve read recently, an overview of our upcoming SaaS and Internet…

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  3. Q1 2017 Oilfield Service Update

    As reported in the first quarter Oilfield Service (OFS) Newsletter, 2017 has been a great year for those servicing the oilfield. OPEC’s decision to reduce output by 1.2MM bo/d in November of 2016 kicked off an energy rebound that has brought a renewed sense of security to those servicing the industry. Rig counts have increased…

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  4. Alabama MA Activity Q1 2017

    By: Wesley Legg According to Capital IQ and Founders proprietary sources, there were an estimated 25 transactions involving Alabama companies completed in the first quarter of this year, an increase of 39% versus the same quarter last year. M&A activity was down 20% quarter over quarter, however the fourth quarter often has more activity as…

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  5. Founders Investment Bank Advises Bulldog Media Group on its Recapitalization with Go Capital

    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (May 3, 2017) – Founders Investment Banking, LLC is excited to announce that Go Capital LLC (“Go Capital”) has completed a majority recapitalization of Bulldog Media Group, Inc. (”BMG” or the “Company”). BMG’s shareholders were exclusively advised by principals of Founders Investment Banking (“Founders”). The transaction closed on February 28, 2017 and was…

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