By John Sullivan A middle-market company considering an outright sale or recapitalization should be consulting with and ultimately engaging an M&A advisor. As we’ve said before, a reputable M&A advisor will increase the likelihood of you getting a deal done, and increase the valuation of your company with a competitive market process (See “Understanding the…
By Duane P. Donner II, Managing Partner 2015 M&A REVIEW The numbers are still being tallied, but we already know that 2015 proved to be a record year for global M&A activity. Dealogic reported in late December that global M&A activity will exceed $5 trillion, the highest aggregate value ever, up 37% from 2014 ($3.67 trillion)….
By Joe Brady The transaction lawyers play a critical role in the final leg of a M&A process. For the seller, they assist with legal due diligence, review and help negotiate a variety of pivotal closing documents starting with the purchase agreement and disclosure schedules, but also including non-competes, employment agreements, real estate leases, escrow…
Principals of Founders advised on three transactions in the third quarter this year, all of which due to competitive sensitivities, the acquirers have requested that some of the parties and terms of the transactions remain confidential. Highlights of the transactions were as follows:
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…