COVID & the Chocolate Factory: Behind the Scenes at Lily’s
On the podcast, CEO Jane Miller describes how Lily's, a maker of sugar-free chocolate, has adapted its marketing and messaging in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The COVID-19 Era Calls for a New Approach to Business Development
As middle-market dealmaking has slowed drastically, private equity and investment banking firms are in need of evolved approaches to business development, marketing and communications.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
Policymakers ask Congress for more PPP funding, ACG urges lawmakers to expand relief restrictions, and the FDIC is worried about financial crisis preparedness.
Food Tech Is More Than Meal Kits
While much attention devoted to disruption has focused on delivery apps and meal kits, the impact of “food tech” is much broader, writes PitchBook Founder and CEO John Gabbert.
Eye of the Beholder
A focus on storytelling and transparency is helping small and midsize brands win market share against well-established competitors.
Position Your Portfolio to Thrive, Not Just Survive
The coronavirus pandemic has presented PE investors with unprecedented challenges. There has never been a more critical time to assess, plan and help portfolio management adopt best practices.
Fed Reinforces Stimulus with Its Main Street Business Lending Program
A new federal emergency lending program offers aid to small and midsize companies, including many that were excluded from the Paycheck Protection Program.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
The House asks to restrict aid to companies with private capital backing, the SEC provides relief for small and midsize businesses, and a deadline for Volcker Rule comments is extended.
Companies Could Fall Through the Cracks of Stimulus Bill
Eligibility criteria for the CARES Act’s Paycheck Protection Program could mean small and midsize companies owned by private equity will miss out on loans, putting millions of jobs at risk.
What to Know About Transitional Services Agreements
Understanding a TSA can help firms anticipate challenges and smooth the M&A process.