
Gerry Williams
Purchase Agreement | M&A Attorney
The purchase agreement – getting it right from the beginning with the LOI helps a smooth closing. Gerry Williams, an M&A attorney, outlines a purchase agreement’s key components and four…
Mergers & Acquisitions – They say selling a business is an art – we’ve turned it into a science
Schedule a ConsultationWhy do some companies struggle to raise funds while others don’t? Investment banker Richard Luftig explains how mid-sized companies can access the funds they need. We discuss the challenges and strategies for raising money through either equity (i.e., selling shares) or debt capital (i.e., borrowing).
“As a seller, it’s extraordinarily important to understand your counterparty. It’s not just the price – it’s the certainty.”
Richard Luftig
Why is it difficult to raise funds to buy a middle-market company? [3:23] | |
How are business purchases financed? [6:52] | |
What is the difference between credit funds and banks when funding a business purchase? [11:35] | |
What do sellers need to know about how buyers finance the purchase of a middle-market company? [14:14] | |
Can a seller assess the ability of a buyer to raise the funds for an acquisition? [16:33] | |
What terms and phrases should a seller be aware of in the lender documents? [18:54] | |
How much capital in the middle market comes from traditional banks? [23:19] | |
Who are the primary players in the lending market? [27:24] | |
What are the primary factors lenders consider? [29:14] | |
What structures are used for the equity component of a transaction? [36:07] |
Richard Luftig is a Managing Partner at Castle Placement, a private equity and debt capital firm. The investment bank has raised billions in funds for companies in all industries, geographies, sizes, and stages since its start in 2009.
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