By J. Wesley Legg, COO There has been recent speculation that Apple is looking to get into the automotive industry. Exhibit number one for the speculators is the fact that Apple has been on a hiring spree for auto industry talent. In fact, Apple’s poached so many car battery engineers from A123 Systems, that A123…
By: Duane P. Donner II, Managing Partner M&A in the U.S. reached pre-recession levels last year and continue to build momentum on the back of a lot of dry powder (buyers with cash) and very favorable financing. Right now, it’s a seller’s market for most industries and sectors. Last year, Founders advised on seven transactions,…