Banks Give Green Light for Lending
During uncertain times, when fear can lead to generalizations and assumptions can be made based on a single data point of a given trend, facts can be a steadying influence. In the face of pervasive beliefs to the contrary, local banks are indeed still lending money for working capital lines
Middle Market Companies Face New Daunting Economic Realities
Business owners are facing a new economic reality: never before have cash reserves been so vital to sustaining business continuity. Private equity firms are urging their portfolio companies to draw down on their open lines of credit to gird themselves for the most turbulent financial downturn in the last 90
Appointment of Lisa Benzinger Underscores Barnes Dennig’s Commitment to Help Clients Grow
Barnes Dennig, one of the largest advisory and accounting firms in the region, is proud to announce that Lisa Benzinger, CPA, has joined the firm as a Senior Manager on the Transaction Advisory Services Team. Lisa has 20 years of experience across a broad spectrum of roles including eight years
Solve the Puzzle when Buying, Selling, & Valuing Your Business
In Fall 2019, Barnes Dennig’s Transaction Advisory Services group presented an expert panel discussion tasked with solving the puzzle of buying, selling and valuing a business. The panel was led by moderator Dino Lucarelli, CPA, director and leader of Barnes Dennig’s Transaction Advisory Services group, who has been leading successful
Acquisition Funding: One Size Does NOT Fit All
Historical Acquisition Funding For decades, a common funding method for private company acquisitions has been term loans obtained from commercial banks, a form of “senior” financing. This financing is generally supported (collateralized) by a pledge of all business assets of the company. These loans carry a stipulated interest rate, and
Considering a Merger or Acquisition? See How a Quality of Earnings Report Can Help
Before a potential buyer merges with or acquires a new entity, they should perform adequate financial due diligence. Looking at the seller’s audited financial statements is a great place to start, but it shouldn’t end there. Buyers may also want to gather information about the target entity’s historic and projected