Mergers and acquisitions are complicated, intricate affairs, and there is a lot of data that you need to sift through to get all of the information you need to make an informed decision–and it is not just one decision, but many, over and over. The entire process can take months or more than a year. … Read more
Before entering into an agreement or contract with another party, a company usually conducts due diligence. Due diligence for any transaction minimizes risks and maximizes value for the shareholders and stakeholders involved. According to Thomson Reuters Westlaw, the specific due diligence plan for a private equity transaction is driven by the private equity (PE) fund’s … Read more
Is your company undergoing a legal compliance audit? Understanding the documents you need can be the first step in preparing for an audit. Most legal compliance audits evaluate multiple areas of your organization to ensure you’re following the laws and regulations for your business and industry. A legal compliance checklist typically includes areas such as: … Read more
What are capital calls? A capital call (also known as a drawdown or a capital commitment) is a legal right of an investment firm or an insurance firm to demand a portion of the money promised to it by an investor. When an investor buys into a private equity fund, the firm makes an agreement … Read more
In today’s unsteady macroeconomic climate, M&A trends are not easily characterized or predicted. The value of transactions is slowly increasing during this economic climate and there is reason for optimism. Companies with the strongest M&A performance are distinguished by their effective strategies and unique toolset. CapLinked’s free whitepaper, The Changing Face of M & A, explains … Read more
The U.S. Government recently passed Title II of the JOBS Act, legalizing general solicitation, (marketing), for private securities (private companies). This monumental deregulation of Securities Laws grants companies greater flexibility when prospecting potential investors. Crowdfunding involves fundraising via security offerings directed to the general public. Under previous securities law, this was considered a “public offering” … Read more
The health and prosperity of the United States’ middle market is essential to the continued economic recovery from the “Great Recession”. Based on the latest data, the middle market appears poised for growth. The middle market, defined as companies with annual revenues between $10 million and $1 billion is comprised of approximately 200,000 companies and … Read more
Both entrepreneurs and investors seem to often get confused with the various terms and math that go into determining valuation and the steps behind it. Valuing early stage companies, especially those heavily dependent on intellectual property and management talent, is extremely subjective. Consequently, valuation of these companies is subject to much speculation about the company’s … Read more
If you missed our webinar yesterday on how to get the most out of your CapLinked account, here’s your chance to hear the CapLinked team give you a overview on the best way to market your company and deal room and optimize exposure to investors and other stakeholders. Click on this link to view recording: Learn … Read more
If you missed our webinar on how to manage and share your deals, here’s your chance to hear the CapLinked team give you tips on the best way to market your deal rooms. CapLinked deal rooms can be used for raising capital, selling an asset, litigation, and any other document-intensive project. Click on this link to view recording: Learn … Read more
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