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Houlihan Capital’s whitepaper on ESOPs

Houlihan Capital’s whitepaper on ESOPs What is an ESOP? An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) is a defined contribution retirement plan, authorized by the Employee

Going Private vs. Going Dark

Public companies are required to comply with United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings and regulations. On average, public companies can spend anywhere from

Fair Value Best Practices and Implementation

Fair Value Best Practices and Implementation Overview Given the difficulty of valuing illiquid assets and the potential for conflict of interest, hedge funds, private equity

Portfolio Valuations

Portfolio Valuations Valuation of Alternative Investments Given the difficulty of valuing illiquid assets and the potential for conflict of interest, hedge funds, private equity firms,

AIFMD Requirements for Non-EU Managers

AIFMD Requirements for Non-EU Managers As of July 22, 2013, the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (“AIFMD”) became effective in the European Union (“EU”). While

Interest in BDCs Continues to Grow

Interest in BDCs Continues to Grow Business Development Companies (“BDCs”), created by the Small Business Investment Incentive Act of 1980 to spur investment in smaller

AIFMD – One Year Update

AIFMD – Year One Update The Alternative Investment Fund Management Directive (“AIFMD” or the “Directive”) became effective on July 23rd, 2013. Alternative Investment Fund Managers

Get Ready – SEC plans National Sweep of Funds

In a recent speech to the Private Equity Forum of the Practicing Law Institute, Norm Champ, Director of the Division of Investment Management for the

Houlihan Capital is a Proud Sponsor of the AM&AA 2014 Summer Conference

Houlihan Capital is a proud sponsor of the Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors (AM&AA) 2014 Summer Conference. The event is being held at the