Vania Schlogel | Why Your Ideal Client Profile Matters

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Vania Schlogel– the founder and CEO of Atwater Capital, who focuses exclusively on the media and entertainment sectors. In our chat, Vania shares with us the fine line between being able to have the formal, polished side of the business in conjunction with the creative and operational side. Vania […]

How R&W Insurance Has Changed the M&A Landscape Part 2 

In the last few years, there’s been a game-changer slowly but surely transforming the M&A world. The use of Representations and Warranty insurance is increasing across the board as Buyers and Sellers, PE firms, VC funds, and strategic buyers all recognize that this coverage makes negotiations less contentious and more cost-effective. Because the indemnity risk […]

OSHA Form 300A Posting Requirements Began February 1st

February isn’t just a month for wondering if Punxsutawney Phil will predict six weeks until spring or six more weeks of winter, it is that time of year to discuss and ensure you are compliant with the OSHA Form 300A requirements. Beginning February 1st to April 30th , OSHA mandates that certain employers with 10 […]

Bart Vossen | M&A in the Energy Industry

 The energy industry is going strong so far in 2020… and the outlook for the future is good as the industry responds to sustainability initiatives and reacts to market pressures. Bart Vossen of Houston-based SGR Energy shares how upcoming regulations are impacting the industry, as well as why the company looks beyond U.S. borders […]

How R&W Insurance Has Changed the M&A Landscape Part 1 

Representations and Warranty (R&W) insurance is not just here to stay, but growing – not to mention changing the way deals are structured. More than a dozen insurance companies now offer this specialized product that transfers the indemnity risk away from the deal parties over to a third party – the insurer. And while only […]

This Could Change Everything in M&A

There is a potential game changer in the M&A world, especially for Strategic Acquirers, and Representations and Warranty (R&W) insurance is an integral part. And with this coverage available for transaction sizes of $20M (or even lower) the impact will be widespread. Tech powerhouse Atlassian, which offers software solutions for workplace collaboration, coding, and more, […]

Pejman Makhfi | Easier Acquisitions for Mid-Market Companies

There comes a stage in every company’s life where organic growth is no longer enough. A strategic acquisition is the only way forward.   But for middle-market companies, this is a tricky proposition. The management team is running the business… they don’t have time to research potential targets, negotiate price and terms, and all the rest […]