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Responsible Acquisitions Yield Growth
“Responsible Acquisitions Yield Growth” By Janice DiPietro Financial Executive, December 2010 Acquisitions immediately following a downturn generally yield strong returns, yet growing a business in a struggling economy is not only tricky, but could be damaging. Success depends upon an acquisition strategy that balances the need to grow with caution and responsibility. For companies seeking […]
What is it that You Do?
Confused by all the different terms for professionals involved in selling companies? You’re not alone. Intermediaries describe themselves with names such as business brokers, merger and acquisition (M&A) specialists and investment bankers, yet few people understand what those titles mean and how to distinguish what services each one provides. Much of this is due to […]
Common Business Sense after the Acquisition
For business buyers: A real-world example of how you can hit the ground running by bringing common business sense, creativity and energy to a business that has been run by the status-quo for way too long. What might look like a struggling business could be an excellent opportunity waiting to flourish. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20100813&content_id=13404298&vkey=pr_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex
Trends in M&A Transactions
Our friends at Ferguson Law Group, P.C., including Partner Kyle Ferguson, have posted an article describing merger and acquisition trends the firm is experiencing with its clients. K&A; can confirm several of these trends from recent transactions. In an ever-changing market, it’s important for a business owner to know what to expect when considering a […]
ThermoServ Acquires MugWorld
ThermoServ, Inc. of Dallas, Texas (www.thermoserv.com) has acquired substantially all the assets of Gainesville, Texas-based MugWorld, Inc. With this acquisition ThermoServ, primarily an insulated plastic drinkware manufacturer, enters into ceramic drinkware markets. Formed in 2002 by Jim and Bonnie Ivins, MugWorld (www.mugworldinc.com) established itself as a leading provider of artistically-designed ceramic mugs, drinkware, coasters, tiles […]
After Holding On in Recession, Companies May Cash Out in 2010
This week’s Fort Worth Business Press contains an article about expectations for merger and acquisition activity in 2010. For the article, John-Laurent Tronche interviewed Managing Partner Layne Kasper. Following are excerpts from the article: After holding on in recession, companies may cash out in 2010 BY JOHN-LAURENT TRONCHE January 04, 2010 Executives at two area […]
Down but Not Out
CFO magazine published an article, “Down but Not Out”, describing the state of 2009’s M&A; market. Following are highlights from the article: § Global M&A; deal values were down 44% for the first half of the year, but in the United States the decline was 85%. § U.S. private equity firms have more than $600 […]
Mergers, Acquisitions Sign of Confidence
This week’s Fort Worth Business Press contains an article speculating that recent high-profile acquisitions may show signs of economic recovery. For the article, Bob Francis interviewed Founding Partner Ed Kasper for his thoughts. Mergers, acquisitions sign of confidence BY ROBERT FRANCIS November 09, 2009 Many economic analysts – along with the stock market – are […]
