5 Questions with Matthew Bristow: Tulsa World

Posted by Matthew Bristow in Mergers & Acquisitions
February 17, 2012. Tulsa World 5 Questions with Matthew Bristow, Managing Director ClearRidge. He is a federal- and state-registered investment banking agent and a certified merger and acquisition advisor, with banking and finance experience in London and Paris.

Ready to sell your business in 2012? NOT SO FAST.

Posted by Matthew Bristow in Mergers & Acquisitions
March 16, 2012 - Ready to sell your business in 2012? NOT SO FAST. If you are considering selling your business in 2012, you need to consider the full sale process, from start to finish. Critical pre-sale due diligence - common mistakes and potential consequences.

Warren & Christian, Inc. acquired by the Reservoir Group, an Aberdeen, Scotland company focused on down-hole drilling products and services.

Posted by Matthew Bristow in Mergers & Acquisitions
February 6, 2012. ClearRidge , an Oklahoma investment banking firm, announced the acquisition of Warren & Christian, Inc., an Oklahoma oil field services company by Reservoir Group, an Aberdeen, Scotland company focused on down-hole drilling products and services. Principals of ClearRidge were CRTS' advisor throughout the M&A sale process.

Outlook for M&A Deal Volumes and Valuations in 2012

Posted by Matthew Bristow in Mergers & Acquisitions
January 5, 2012 - Outlook for M&A Deal Volumes and Valuations in 2012. We consider deal volumes, valuations, leverage multiples, as well as demand from strategic buyers and financial buyers. Tulsa Business Journal Feature Article by ClearRidge.

SBS Industries, Inc. of Tulsa, OK acquired by Gladstone Investment Corporation (Nasdaq: GAIN).

Posted by Matthew Bristow in Mergers & Acquisitions
September 1, 2011. Gladstone Investment Corporation (Nasdaq: GAIN) announced the acquisition of SBS Industries, Inc. of Tulsa, Oklahoma. SBS Industries was advised by ClearRidge , an Oklahoma investment banking firm. SBS Industries founded in 1975 and headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is a manufacturer and value-added distributor of specialty fasteners and threaded screw products.

CRTS, Inc. of Tulsa, OK acquired by Insituform Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: INSU).

Posted by Matthew Bristow in Mergers & Acquisitions
July 5, 2011. Insituform Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: INSU) announced the acquisition of CRTS, Inc. of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Bruce Jones and Matthew Bristow of ClearRidge were CRTS' advisor throughout the M&A sale process. CRTS, Inc., is a leader in pipeline coating services based in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Positive M&A trend gaining momentum for midsized private companies

Posted by Matthew Bristow in Mergers & Acquisitions
April 25, 2011. The positive start for Oklahoma and Midwest mergers and acquisitions activity in 2011 is gaining strength and momentum. Higher prices, cash at closing, more deals getting done. Click "More" below to read this article.

Reuters: M&A has busiest January in 11 years

Posted by Matthew Bristow in Mergers & Acquisitions
January 28, 2011. Dealmaking is back on the agenda as CEOs step up the hunt for ways to put a multitrillion-dollar cash pile to work, triggering the busiest January for M&A in 11 years.
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