July 25, 2019
The six chosen are among 50 from Middle Tennessee selected for the Nashville Business Journal’s annual listing of financial industry leaders.
January 16, 2015
Perhaps you’ve heard the expression “time kills all deals.” While that may be true, it appears that valuation gaps — differing deal pricing expectations between buyers and sellers — are the most common deal-killing culprit. The 2014 Pepperdine Private Capital Markets Report was recently issued and included information from debt capital providers, equity investors, investment bankers and business brokers regarding 2013 activity. Let’s take a closer look at survey results from business brokers and investment bankers regarding sources of deal failure.
February 10, 2014
The year 2014 is expected to be a strong one for merger and acquisition (M&A) activity. Several factors are contributing to a deal-friendly environment such as inexpensive debt capital, strong stock prices and cash-heavy balance sheets that provide the currency needed to enter into deals. In addition, overall macro-economic strength continues to build. Against this backdrop, there is pent-up demand in those who wish to grow through acquisitions after years of standing on the sidelines during a slow economic recovery.
May 26, 2013
To many businesses, their brand is a critical business asset. Of course, the value of this asset may not be identified on the balance sheet since many of the brand-building investments made by companies are expensed over time. However, when one company acquires another company, brand-related value may be recognized on the balance sheet of the acquiring company.