Portfolio

Inviting Culture to the M&A Table

Chelsea Wood, Middle Market Organizational Consultant, Insperity | August 5, 2016

An unhealthy culture can erode a company's value. Take these steps to prevent it.

The Chemicals Industry Is Booming And Here’s Why

Richard A. Martin, Jr., Senior Director, Merrill Corporation | August 1, 2016

Chemicals are on track to produce some of the year's biggest deals. Unlike many other sectors, this industry is actually experiencing a boon.

4 Steps You Don’t Want to Skip in the Due Diligence Process

Sharon Dye, Human Capital Consultant, Insperity | June 28, 2016

As a private equity firm looking to acquire an organization, part of the process would be to scrutinize its human resources infrastructure – discover its vulnerabilities and liabilities.

Hot Topics in Middle-Market Acquisition Financing

Brian P. Kerwin and David B. Shafer | April 26, 2016

Concepts like builder baskets and incurrence tests were previously seen only in large deals, but in today’s frothy market, they’re being introduced in small and middle-market transactions too.

In a Seller’s Market, Accelerating the Deal Close Is Critical—And Risky

Dennis Cail and Christina Churchill | April 26, 2016

Striking the right balance between speed and thoroughness in a deal is crucial and especially challenging in transactions involving a family-owned business, new industry or carve-out.