Cautious money looks for profitable deployment amidst rising rates It is hard to say which analyst said it first, but amidst the March banking crisis, someone…
Industry cautious following SVB collapse As the calendar turned to 2023, the hope in the M&A world was for a return to…
IRA, ESG significantly drive investment and deal activity in ‘23 All things considered, the 2022 mergers and acquisition activity wasn’t all that bad. While deal flow did…
Private equity clears path forward for acquisition funding Coming out of the “blowout” year that was 2021, expectations and hopes for 2022 were high for…
Private equity clears path forward for acquisition funding Coming out of the “blowout” year that was 2021, expectations and hopes for 2022 were high for…
Private equity and ESG drive 2022 M&A market The U.S. mergers and acquisition market exhibited significant growth in 2021 after the pandemic and its lingering…
Maximizing seller’s leverage through earn-outs More often than not, negotiations to buy/ sell a company start with a significant spread between the…
Assuring Confidentiality In M&A Deals One of the most common concerns amongst prospective sellers is keeping discussions of a potential deal confidential.…
U.S. Chamber Creates Coronavirus Loan Guide to Help Small Businesses The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has created a guide to help small businesses, independent contractors, and gig economy workers prepare to file…
Private equity is back: How to do a management buyout This article will walk a potential management team through the basic steps of performing a management-led buyout…
Business debt: Minimize risks, maximize opportunities Businesses have increased borrowing levels to the point where debt outstanding for nonfinancial businesses was over $15…
Search Funds: A unique path to becoming an owner and CEO I count owning and growing my own business as one of the great thrills and accomplishments of…
‘Let’s Make a Deal!’ now available to watch on-demand IVS Investment Banking, a leading provider of merger and acquisition (M&A), recapitalization, management-led buyout, private placement, and…
Improving your company’s cash flow Acompany’s cash conversion cycle (CCC) — or “cash cycle” — is the key to maintaining a healthy…
A banker’s take: How new tax law impacts equipment financing Chris Bucher is director of Hancock Whitney’s equipment finance division, so he’s keenly aware of the importance…
Considering common reasons to sell Many businesses we work with are not only profitable but are also experiencing record profits. Why sell…