Chris Capelle

Buy Side vs. Sell Side in M&A Business transactions are constantly in motion, with companies engaging in buying, selling, and merging activities. To navigate these intricate processes effectively and ensure they stay on track and within budget, the expertise of professionals is essential. In the realm of mergers and acquisitions (M&As), one of the pivotal … Read more

There is no surefire way to estimate the future value of an investment, but the formula to determine expected future cash flow (both incoming and outgoing) is one of the more reliable methods. The discounted cash flow method, often abbreviated as DCF, is an analysis method that calculates how much money an investment will generate … Read more

When entering into an accretive acquisition, it’s important to look at the numbers to determine if the merger or acquisition you’re involved in is going to work out financially for your company. Knowledge of how to calculate EPS and how that plays into the merger of two companies is paramount; it can make the difference … Read more

How to Craft (and Safely Share) a Letter of Intent Knowing the different types of documents necessary for performing a business deal is crucial for success. One of the most common is a letter of intent (LOI). Understanding the meaning of the LOI is key to grasping the bigger picture of the deal. An LOI … Read more

A spin-off company is formed when a division of a parent company is disposed of. It can be sold to another company, made into a standalone company or even closed or disposed of entirely.

Knowing not only what due diligence is, but understanding the different types of due diligence, is an integral part of completing a successful M&A transaction.

Corporations, by nature, are profit-driven and are always looking to create wealth for their shareholders and stakeholders. Decisions on how to accomplish this usually fall under corporate development. Yes, corporate development is a broad term, one that encompasses a lot. What Is Corporate Development? Growth is success, and as mentioned above, corporations have a responsibility … Read more

A limited partnership investment is a common agreement in the business world, particularly in the real estate industry. While the name seems fairly straightforward, certain parts of it need further clarification. Knowing all the nuances is an important step in determining whether it is an appropriate strategy for your company. What Is a Partnership? Simply … Read more

The practice of combining (or merging) two different companies certainly sounds easy enough in theory; however, in virtually every instance there is much more to the transaction than is visible on the surface. Every occurrence of a merger and acquisition (commonly abbreviated as M&A) has its own unique nuances, and their success depends on a … Read more