RKJ Partners

AUGUST 6, 2017

Yet, taking this equity investment means accepting painful ownership dilution due to the low valuations given to companies at this early stage. Venture lending is usually offered in two forms: "growth capital" and equipment financing. So, what's the alternative?

Debt 40

Debt Capital Raising Capital Equities 40

Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 14, 2024

These characteristics, coupled with bakery manufacturers’ ability to continually innovate and adapt to consumer trends, have attracted investors and boosted M&A activity in recent years. Many manufacturers, having operated for several decades, have exhausted their equipment and require significant investment to modernize systems.

M&A 52

M&A Food Private Equity Manufacturing 52

Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 26, 2023

In particular, companies in the logistics space likely will enjoy an enhancer to valuation if they utilize cutting edge technology. Nevertheless, owners are still holding out for what they perceive as the higher valuations of the previous few years.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity M&A Equities Insurance 52

Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Whether due to new technologies supplanting the old, overhyped valuations crashing to earth, errors in judgement, or lack of business acumen, the tech world is rife with the rise and fall of companies and careers. But if ESG goals are not pursued, that might raise the ire of activists…and some board members.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity M&A Equities Mergers and Acquisitions 52

How2Exit

JULY 13, 2023

The criteria include factors such as valuation multiples, legal issues, availability of buyers, ESG focus, maturity, and competition. They argue that by bringing in experts, business owners can expedite the process of preparing their business for sale and increase their chances of getting a higher valuation.

Business 130

Business Collaboration Mergers and Acquisitions Valuation 130

Wall Street Mojo

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Capital Sources The capital sources for the lower middle market are – #1 – Bank loans It is the primary source of capital raising , especially for LMM companies; if they have a strong history of market performance and operations with good prospects, the banks are always ready to offer good loans and lines of credit to such firms. #2

Middle Market 52

Middle Market Bulge Bracket Private Equity Investment Banking 52

Growth Business

MARCH 1, 2024

Capital is available, valuations have started to normalise and the debt markets are still supportive – albeit with greater scrutiny and higher costs. This meant that when it came to it, the thorny issue of valuation was well thought through and understood by all parties. Our discussions led to Bridges investing £8.5

Private Equity 59

Private Equity Equities Investment Business 59