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Valuation best practices: Answering the 'frequency' question

September 11, 2018

By Mark Emrich, Managing Director, Business Development, Murray Devine Valuation Advisors This past August, when President Donald Trump conveyed via Twitter that he had asked the SEC to study the...

Who's who on the IPO team? The right advisors can make all the difference

September 7, 2018

The decision to go public can be one of the most important in a company's history—and one of the most challenging. Your company needs expert direction and assistance to stage a successful IPO and,...

Auto aftermarket strength leads middle-market trends

August 22, 2018

Despite a slowdown in new car sales, sponsors have shown strong interest in the automotive aftermarket subsector. Find out more in the latest issue of BMO Sponsor Finance's "Transaction Trends."...

Why VC keeps flowing into Chicago

July 25, 2018

Capital is increasingly flowing into Chicago-based startups, particularly from investors headquartered outside of Illinois. In 2017, Chicago startups saw 130 VC deals that were funded by at least...

How to ensure GDPR compliance

June 28, 2018

The European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went into effect in late May, and yet much uncertainty remains around its ramifications. Does your organization need to comply with the...

How PE is going global

June 27, 2018

Global private capital has followed a steady growth trajectory in recent years and has now reached record levels. At the same time, regional distribution of this AUM has shifted considerably....

SMEs are not too small to plan for global operations

June 6, 2018

In 2008, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said, "The rapid process of globalization is among the most striking features of the current economic landscape." Since then,...

Cloud services lead middle-market trends

May 11, 2018

Technology-based firms led the way in middle-market auction activity in the first quarter of 2018, while add-on acquisition opportunities continued to show strength. Find out more in the latest...

Building trust with due diligence

May 2, 2018

Kenneth S. Springer By Kenneth S. Springer, founder of Corporate Resolutions, Inc. & former FBI special agent Prudent investors spend big money assessing the risks of a deal. While the lawyers and...

Why new revenue recognition rules matter for PE

April 27, 2018

Stacy Dow, RSM US LLP By Stacy Dow, partner, technical accounting consulting, RSM US LLP The new revenue recognition standard (ASC 606) is complex and widely considered the most profound new...

What Facebook's data changes mean for PE portfolio companies

April 6, 2018

By Jenny Son, General Manager, Social Media, Wpromote As the ripple effects of the Cambridge Analytica scandal continue to proliferate, Facebook has already begun to change its privacy and data...

Flexibility in asset-based lending is key for PE managers

March 28, 2018

In the current dealmaking environment, PE managers value flexibility, a key attribute of asset-based lending. We recently sat down with Linda Jahnke and Mark Champion of Bank of America Merrill...

Baby Boomers' retirement impact on small businesses

March 21, 2018

By Edward Webb, BPM LLP Currently, at least 7,000 baby boomers—born between 1946 and 1964—per day turn 65 and face the reality of slowing down and considering retirement. This demographic...

Food, chemicals highlight middle-market deals in 1Q

February 12, 2018

Solid market conditions are fueling strong middle-market deal activity in the first quarter as valuations remain robust, particularly among premium assets. Find out more in the latest issue of BMO...

The impact of tax reform on private equity funds and portfolio companies

January 30, 2018

By Nick Gruidl, Jerry Musi, and Michael Nader: Partners, Tax, RSM US LLP The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) is the most significant overhaul of US tax policy since 1986. With most of the provisions...