Category: M&A

Spring Has Sprung, the Economy in Rebound

I’ve been very skeptical of pressers talking about the economic recovery;  at least in my own backyard, things look pretty bleak, unemployment continues to climb, housing values continue to decline, companies continue to shutter their doors. But I have just returned from one of my quarterly two week drives around the country, this trip covering… Continue reading Spring Has Sprung, the Economy in Rebound

Current “Small Money” Opportunity Portfolio

We are working with the following small money opportunities.   These deals are all pre-screened for cleanliness of  organization, market potential, principals that “get it.”   (This is not an offer to buy or sell any securities or real property; as always before considering opportunities of this nature you should consult legal and accounting counsel). We welcome… Continue reading Current “Small Money” Opportunity Portfolio

Steak ‘n Shake Hungry for Western Sizzlin

Steak ‘n Shake  and Western Sizzlin Corp. have announced they have signed a non-binding letter of intent to merge the Sizzlin group into a wholly-owned subsidiary of SNS.   The deal is valued at $23 million.  SNS  has 486 restaurants, and the Sizzlin folks operate or franchise 113 outlets in 19 states.   Full press release here.

Think Global, Profit Local

Simple. There’s always acquisition money around, even when start-up capital isn’t available. You might have the greatest start-up in the world, just gaining traction, and there’s a competitor or strategic alliance that might be the very thing to catapult your start-up to the stratosphere. Go for it. Set out to acquire that company holding the… Continue reading Think Global, Profit Local