Mergers & Acquisitions Outlook for 2016 and Q3 2015 Review

Posted by Matthew Bristow in Mergers & Acquisitions
We are in the fourth quarter of 2015 and mergers and acquisitions data is now available through the end of the third quarter for business owners selling their company. In this report, we review our region’s most active industry sectors and give an outlook for 2016.

Eastpointe Industries acquired by Long Trail

Posted by Matthew Bristow in Mergers & Acquisitions
Eastpointe was acquired by Long Trail. ClearRidge represented the owners of Eastpointe in the sale of their company, a leading U.S. manufacturer of structural retro-fit wireless tower components and new towers. Eastpointe’s customers are the leading U.S. wireless providers and tower owners, including AT&T, Verizon, US Cellular, T-Mobile, Crown Castle,

Section 338 Business Sale –Stock Sale, with Asset Sale Tax Treatment

What is a 338 Election? How would I use it when I sell my business? In a typical acquisition (using an S-corporation as an example), the seller seeks to maximize capital gains, on which they pay a lower tax rate, and the buyer seeks to maximize the present value of tax deductions. While this may be desired, there may be a need to effect the transaction as a stock deal rather than an asset deal.

Mergers & Acquisitions: 2015 Outlook and Acquisition Activity through Q1 2015.

Posted by Matthew Bristow in Mergers & Acquisitions
In this report, we review ClearRidge’s most active industry sectors and provide an outlook through Fall 2015. These 7 industries are also among the most active sectors that drive M&A Activity in Oklahoma and the Southern Midwest region.

Mergers & Acquisitions Outlook for 2015 and Q4 2014 Review

Posted by Matthew Bristow in Mergers & Acquisitions
In this report, we review ClearRidge’s most active industry sectors for mergers and acquisitions and provide an outlook through Spring 2015. These 7 industries are also among the most active sectors that drive M&A Activity in Oklahoma and the Southern Midwest region

Recapitalization of B+T Group by the Gladstone Companies (Nasdaq:GLAD and Nasdaq:GAIN)

Posted by Matthew Bristow in Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions
B+T Group has recapitalized with a $28 Million investment by Gladstone Capital Corporation (Nasdaq:GLAD) and Gladstone Investment Corporation (Nasdaq:GAIN).

Progressive Supply Acquired by DistributionNOW (NYSE:DNOW)

Posted by Matthew Bristow in Mergers & Acquisitions
Progressive Supply (Pipe Distribution). ClearRidge has represented and closed two exceptional Oklahoma deals in the past month, in each case delivering a well-capitalized buyer and a robust valuation and deal terms.

Mergers & Acquisitions for Q3 2014 and Outlook through 2015

Posted by Matthew Bristow in Mergers & Acquisitions
ClearRidge Report: Mergers & Acquisitions for Q3 2014 and 2015 Outlook. In this report, we review our most active industry sectors. These 7 industries are also among the most active sectors that drive M&A Activity in Oklahoma and the Southern Midwest region.

Mergers & Acquisitions for Q2 2014 and Outlook through 2014

Posted by Matthew Bristow in Mergers & Acquisitions
ClearRidge Report: Mergers & Acquisitions for Q2 2014 and Outlook through 2014. In this report, we review our most active industry sectors. These 8 industries are also among the most active sectors that drive M&A Activity in the Oklahoma and the Southern Midwest region. Click "More" to read the the full article.
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