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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 […]

Middle Market Privately Held Firms Fearful of M&A

Every business must have some plan for growth. That’s obvious. But how they achieve that growth is another story. There are basically two methods: Organic growth A merger or acquisition Companies usually use a blend of both. But those that try to rely solely on organic growth, which takes a significant amount of time, even […]

How R&W Insurance Makes M&A Deals Smoother, Easier, and Faster

You know what it’s like when you drive to a new place – say you’ve just changed jobs and you’re heading to the office. Have you ever noticed how the very first time, the trip seems longer somehow? Of course, you’re using GPS for directions, so you don’t get lost and make yourself late. But… […]

We’re Not Going Into a Recession – Here’s Why

As the song goes… it’s the most wonderful time of the year. The holidays are upon us. Aside from time with family and friends, my favorite part of the season is the Wall Street Journal’s Economic Forecasting Survey, specifically – the Recession Expectations forecast question: “When do you expect the next recession to start?”, which […]