Bank Lending in Doldrums and May Stay That Way

For the last 18 months, ClearRidge has published reports projecting that business lending will continue to worsen long after the end of the recession. History shows that to be true after every recession in the last century.

Mergers & Acquisitions Outlook and COVID-19 Update

Deal data is now available through the end of the second quarter 2020. In this report, we review our region’s most active industry sectors and offer an outlook for Fall 2020. We now have data to back up our initial insights into the COVID-19 impact on the U.S. economy, specific industry sectors and the outlook for M&A.  As forecast in ...

M&A Outlook 2020 and COVID-19 Update

In the current COVID-19 climate, we are replacing our analysis of M&A data in the most recent quarter (January-March) with an outlook for M&A activity through the remainder of 2020. The first quarter of 2020 seems a long time ago and has minimal influence on the current M&A environment. Conversely, we now have initial insights into the COVID-19 impact on the U.S. economy, specific industry sectors and the outlook for M&A.

Baby Boomers and Their Businesses. Implications for Mergers & Acquisitions in 2013 and Beyond.

November 30, 2012: Q3 2012 Baby Boomers and Their Businesses. Implications for Mergers and Acquisitions in 2013 and Beyond.

5 Questions with Matthew Bristow: Tulsa World

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.

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.

Outlook for M&A Deal Volumes and Valuations in 2012

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.

Positive M&A trend gaining momentum for midsized private companies

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.

Consolidation in Oklahoma Community and Regional Banks?

April 11, 2011. We are going to consider the reasons behind the likely reduction in number of banks in Oklahoma and some of the implications. Is there anything that can be done to preserve more small, regional banks or is this change inevitable?
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