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Navigating Valuation Challenges: Digital Asset Funds

08

Oct

Cryptoassets, Podcasts, Valuation

Navigating Valuation Challenges: Digital Asset Funds

Joe Brennan, Senior Vice President of Houlihan Capital's Valuation & Financial Advisory Group, was recently invited by Matthew McConnel, Audit Director, and Travis Thomason, Audit Partner, at Richey May for a podcast discussing the complexities and best practices for digital asset funds. Tune in to learn about the typical pitfalls…

Navigating the M&A Sale Process: A Guide for Business Owners

20

Sep

Financial Advisory, Investment Banking, Whitepapers

Navigating the M&A Sale Process: A Guide for Business Owners

Houlihan Capital provides the ultimate M&A Sale Process Guide for business owners. There are several reasons a business owner might decide to sell: To Cash Out: Private business owners often have a significant portion of their wealth tied up in the business. A sale – either partial or full –…

Dividend Recaps: The Critical Role of Solvency Opinions

12

Sep

Valuation, Whitepapers

Dividend Recaps: The Critical Role of Solvency Opinions

Since March 2022, when the Federal Reserve initiated rate hikes in response to inflation, borrowing costs have generally increased. However, interest rates have begun receding in recent months fueling a wave of refinancing and repricing activities, including dividend recapitalizations (“Dividend Recaps”), a transaction wherein a company borrows money to pay…

Quarterly Industry Report Updates are Available for Q2 2024

15

Aug

Quarterly Industry Reports

Quarterly Industry Report Updates are Available for Q2 2024

Houlihan Capital provides quarterly updates for the following industries as of June 30, 2024. Information includes valuation metrics, performance data and M&A activity. Click on the links below to access reports: Aerospace, Defense & Government Asset Management Banking Building Products Business Development Companies Business Services Cannabis Chemicals Consumer Products Containers,…

The Rise of Continuation Funds – Navigating New Liquidity Solutions in Private Equity

16

Jul

Valuation, Whitepapers

The Rise of Continuation Funds – Navigating New Liquidity Solutions in Private Equity

In the dynamic world of private equity, continuation funds have become a crucial tool for tackling liquidity issues and enhancing value creation. With traditional exit strategies like IPOs and M&A transactions encountering more hurdles, private equity firms are increasingly relying on continuation funds to prolong the lifespan of their investments,…