At the risk of sounding like an old curmudgeon (which I probably am), a case can be made that technology is increasing the amount of time it takes to get an M&A transaction closed and may even reduce the probability of closing or of a successful investment. Several observations to support the idea…
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You have decided to sell part of your business. You have hired a qualified investment banker and begun a marketing process. You are ready for the next stage of business ownership: bringing on an investment partner to diversify your assets and create a path to complete exit. Finding the right fit is an inexact science – a combination of due diligence, reference checks, and “gut feel…”
Third Corner recently received a minority investment from the Geekdom Fund. Telos Capital Advisors had the privilege of serving as financial advisors to third corner.
DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Vital Art and Science, LLC announced today that it has retained Telos Capital Advisors, LLC as its exclusive investment banking advisor to represent the Company in the sale of its myVisionTrack technology, also known as the mVT® Service…
Two years ago, Mergers and Acquisitions magazine asked if it was “as good as it gets” for middle market transactions because of the following conditions:
An Alix Partners survey found private equity groups (PEGs) replace 58% of CEOs within two years of buying a company and 73% of CEOs during their ownership period. This is a terrible outcome for both the CEO and for the private equity group. How can it be avoided? There are important takeaways for both private equity groups and owner/CEOs of lower middle market companies selling controlling interest to a financial buyer…
Notices have been sent out to creditors of Gordy’s Market, notifying them to stake their claim to money owed by a deadline of Nov. 30. Robert Rough, managing director with Telos Capital Advisors LLC—an investment banking firm in Dallas, Texas, that specializes in restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, explained what is happening with the case and offered analysis on what might happen to the stores…