Blog Posts in 2016
Posted on Dec 1, 2016 By Davis Blaine
Many prospective clients think that investment banking is relatively easy. Their thought process follows: we (1) have lunches and dinners to woo them; (2) have the clients put together all the ...
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Posted on Nov 1, 2016 By Davis Blaine
During the initial meeting with a prospective seller, we want to know the seller's "magic number." What does he really want for a selling price and how did he arrive at that amount? Have ...
Continue reading "Selecting a Multiple" »
Posted on Oct 1, 2016 By Davis Blaine
In the continuum of an investment banking deal process, there are numerous points in time when negotiations occur. Critical times are at least the following: At the outset, when the prospect (buyer or ...
Continue reading "Negotiation: When Does it End?" »
Posted on Sep 1, 2016 By Davis Blaine
The typical investment banker is continually quantifying and justifying the seller's financial information for the buyer. Nuanced seller needs and concerns are often lost or placed in a secondary ...
Continue reading "The Art of the M&A Deal" »
Posted on Aug 1, 2016 By Davis Blaine
Almost anything you can imagine should be part of the pre-sale due diligence. If a selling company (seller) wants to receive the best terms and price, they must perform a certain amount of their own ...
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Posted on Jul 1, 2016 By Davis Blaine
Since you have decided to sell, what are the issues that concern you? Based upon our many years of transactional experience, we are providing a list of what our clients have shared: 1. legacy and ...
Continue reading "So You Want to Sell" »
Posted on Jun 1, 2016 By Davis Blaine
When hiring an investment banker (IB), the key considerations are the following: The perceived expertise of the IB team should be clearly understood. It is less important how much specific experience ...
Continue reading "Capital Raise: chose the Investment Banker Wisely" »
Posted on May 1, 2016 By Davis Blaine
For those business owners who want/need to raise capital, there are more types and sources of funds than ever before. Juxtaposed against that positive backdrop is an economic climate that has made ...
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Posted on Apr 1, 2016 By Davis Blaine
At Mentor Securities, we are provided access to many potential deals from professional advisors. Is there any difference in what we have seen in 2016 versus the last 2 to 3 years? Following is a ...
Continue reading "What's New in Deals?" »
Posted on Mar 1, 2016 By Davis Blaine
At Mentor Securities we expect that the first three quarters will bring wealth to business sellers. In other words, if an owner(s) really want to sell or raise capital, now is the time to initiate ...
Continue reading "2016: DO YOUR DEAL NOW" »
Posted on Feb 1, 2016 By Davis Blaine
So, how many deals have you (the IBanker) closed in my industry? In the last year or two? Really? Is this the most important question the prospect (seller or buyer) should ask? While nearly ...
Continue reading "BEWARE THE INDUSTRY EXPERT" »