Insights from a recent interview with Doug Bunim of OFS Capital Management. By Lou Sokolovskiy To the uninitiated, the world of independent sponsors brims with opportunity. Identify a target...
By Lou Sokolovskiy In the brutal world of independent sponsors, only the persistent survive. In the high-stakes game of private company acquisition, the odds are punishing as these fundless...
By Bill Bowler Long considered a bellwether of industrial resilience, the Aerospace & Defense industry is flying through turbulence. Supply chain disruptions, program delays, and rising capital costs have...
By Lou Sokolovskiy These days, few in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) industry are unfamiliar with this scene: a deal, which has been years in the making, is languishing....
A new PwC report published Tuesday shows that while tech, media, and telecom M&A volumes are falling, artificial intelligence is fueling a surge in high-value transactions. Strategy, not scale,...
By Lou Sokolovskiy In today’s dynamic M&A landscape, a fresh wave of innovation is reshaping deal-making, with Representation and Warranty (R&W) insurance emerging as a game-changer and bonding requirements...
By Lou Sokolovskiy The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market has recently been quieter than usual for the big players with professionals whispering that larger transactions are “really struggling to...
By Lou Sokolovskiy As independent sponsor deals become more and more competitive, capital providers are sharpening their focus. This is at least the case for established firms like Merit...
By Lou Sokolovskiy In the world of private lending and independent sponsor deals, success often hinges on more than just strong financials and market opportunity. This is a lesson...
By Lou Sokolovskiy Imagine this scenario: an independent sponsor has identified a promising acquisition with great growth potential. Negotiations are progressing, financing is being pulled together, but as the...
