News & Events
2010 Quarterly Outlook Update from Chase
The US and global economic recovery appears to be well grounded, even as market pressures to shift direction on fiscal policy in Europe and the prospect of a winding down of fiscal stimulus in the US raise worries about downside risks to growth.
Due diligence: Reviewing the acquisition candidate’s marketing plan
Marketer Ian Lurie describes how he vets marketing plans to ensure they’ll foster growth.
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All Together Now: Integrating Accounting and Control Systems After a Merger or Acquisition – ACG Seattle
“Finding the right M&A partner is tough enough.” That’s the bottom line for Moss Adams, whose job is to make your merger and acquisition transition as smooth as possible: because the transition shouldn’t be the hardest part of the process. They know that integrating two companies with different cultures, different habits, and different systems can be simple on paper – but often is never-ending and expensive in execution.
Successful Financing Transaction Considerations
Franz von Bradsky collected the following information from various presentations and seminars he’s given. It highlights those areas that are most important to institutional investors in reaching their decision to invest in a company, but is not meant to be all inclusive.
Asset-based Loans can Offer Attractive Financing Option – ACG Seattle
How can companies maximize their financing options right now when credit is tighter than ever? This is a question on the minds of middle-market companies across the Puget Sound region and beyond.
Businesses need money to grow, and acquiring owners often want leveraged returns based on minimal equity investment. Loan size is often the most important factor when selecting a senior lender to finance growth or an acquisition.
As Credit Tightens, Mezzanine Financing Plays Bigger Role – ACG Seattle
The continuing turmoil roiling the financial markets has exacerbated the credit crunch and made lenders more risk averse. Lenders continue to reduce the availability of credit and limit leverage, which ensures that mezzanine financing will play a larger role in financing the growth of privately owned “middle market” companies in the future.
What Credit Crunch? Recaps Give Business Owners Another Option – ACG Seattle
The credit crunch that has frozen credit markets has turned what was a seller’s market for privately owned “middle market” companies a year ago into a buyer’s market, resulting in a severe reduction in the number of merger and acquisition transactions.
With thousands of baby boomer business owners across the nation wanting to exit their businesses over the next few years, it will only serve to exacerbate the problem.
Forecasting Washington’s Economic Future – ACG Seattle
You and your colleagues may have survived the economic debacle of the past two years, but the losses and hardships you had to endure probably came as a jolting surprise. You weren’t alone. And even though Washington’s economy is finally seeing stability and some upward trends, the question lingers.
What’s going to happen next?
The Washington Technology – Summer Celebration – ACG Seattle
We are proud to be a partner of WTIA’s annual Summer Celebration, geared to bring the entire technology community together. Hosted in Woodinville at Chateau Ste Michelle Winery guests will enjoy a summer kaleidoscope of business opportunities, enjoyment & education! Our members will receive a member rate of $25 (versus $40).
- CONNECT: With over 200 peers in the tech crowd.
- SIP: On complimentary wine all evening!
- ENHANCE: Your knowledge with gratis guided tours giving you a behind-the-scenes glimpse at winemaking.
- SUPPORT: Technology Access Foundation & win posh prizes in the raffle.
Please join us along with the WTIA and all of the other event partners to celebrate the must attend technology event of the summer season! For more information & to register please click here.
