Insight Newsletter

Private Equity Markets

2011 Outlook for Private Equity | Winter 11 Insight
by William S. Hanneman
Market conditions have improved and private equity is in a scramble to deploy capital.

Alternative Sources of Capital | Winter 09 Insight
by Mark D.Working
With banks tightening credit, higher risk sources of capital may deserve consideration.

Anatomy of a Leveraged Recap | Winter 02 Insight
by Mark D. Working
A leveraged recapitalization is an alternative for unlocking illiquid wealth in private companies.

Anatomy of a Management Buyout | Summer 06 Insight
by Michael T. Newsome
When appropriate, managers can become owners through an MBO.

Choosing a Private Equity Partner | Winter 07 Insight
by Mark D. Working
Do your homework and ask the right questions before deciding on a private equity firm.

The Elusive Silent Partner | Fall 10 Insight
by Mark D. Working
Taking on a partner can be more difficult than selling your business.

Financing With Growth Equity | Winter 12 Insight
by Michael J. Black
Equity capital could be an alternative for financing a rapidly growing business.

How to Prepare for Different Types of Buyers | Winter 12 Insight
by William S. Hanneman
There is a difference between financial and strategic buyers.

Instability on Wall Street Affects Main Street | Fall 08 Insight
by Michael T. Newsome
As major financial institutions are caught in a vicious cycle of deleveraging, credit is contracting.

Just Over the Horizon | Fall 07 Insight
by Michael T. Newsome
With a possible slowdown in the economy coming, the groundwork could be laid for rapidly mounting credit challenges.

Market Update | Winter 02 Insight
by Michael T. Newsome

Mezzanine Debt—An Alternative in Tight Credit Markets | Summer 09 Insight
by Michael T. Newsome
Where can creditworthy businesses turn for capital?

Mezzanine Financing | Winter 04 Insight
by Michael T. Newsome
An intermediate stage of capital, mezzanine is typically employed by middle-market companies to fill a shortfall in financing.

Minority Equity--Structural Considerations | Spring 05 Insight
by Mark D. Working
To succeed at fund raising when banks won’t help, you need to understand private equity investors.

The Open Window | Summer 10 Insight
by Mark D. Working
With investors eager to make transactions, sellers are in a unique position.

The Perfect Storm--The M & A Market Today | Summer 06 Insight
by William S. Hanneman
Cheap credit, economic prosperity, and market liquidity are driving merger and acquisition activity.

Private Capital in the Pacific Northwest | Spring 02 Insight
by William S. Hanneman
Venture capital is one form of private capital, but many are confused as to other sources of private capital.

Private Capital Market Liquidity | Spring 11 Insight
by Mark D. Working, Michael T. Newsome, and Jay Schembs
Bankers and investors have money and are looking to make deals. But, how long will it last?

Private Equity Bridges the Gap | Winter 06 Insight
by Mark D. Working
A private equity partner is one avenue to address your business and personal objectives.

Private Equity-Can You Raise It | Winter 03 Insight
by Mark D. Working
Liquidity in the private equity markets is making its way into new deals, but very selectively.

Private Equity--The Uncertainty Discount | Fall 05 Insight
by Mark D. Working
When considering acquisition bids from private equity firms, factors other than price may weigh heavily.

Private Equity Update: The Tale of Two Cities | Spring 10 Insight
by Mark D. Working
PE firms are developing new strategies, and private business owners should take note.

Turnaround Equity | Spring 01 Insight
by Mark D. Working
In today’s economic environment, distressed companies seek help from “non-traditional” sources of capital.

Vulture Investors: Swooping Down Soon | Spring 09 Insight
by Mark D. Working
Their mission is to prey on the financially distressed.

What is the Cost of Private Equity | Summer 03 Insight
by Mark D. Working
Given the changes in today’s economic environment, what return should a private equity investment generate?

Where is All that Private Equity Money | Fall 06 Insight
by Mark D. Working
Business owners seeking capital will find private equity funds highly selective and discriminating.