Are Transfer Fees in Football Really So Outrageous?
Gareth Bale's €100m transfer to Real Madrid was labelled the “craziest deal in the history of football,” but a closer look at the ROI of top football players suggests that it might not be so crazy...
View ArticleWhen Did Athletes Start Getting Rich?
When it comes to sports, it pays to be at the top of your game, but professional athletes weren't always paid well. See what historical events changed everything. The post When Did Athletes Start...
View ArticleVC Growth Funds Encroaching on Private Equity’s Turf
In the last few months there has been a trend towards venture capital firms raising money for “growth funds,” which are focused on much-later-stage deals. In other words, they’re going into private...
View ArticleThe Fight From Within – Founders and Their Boards
Lululemon and American Apparel serve as a painful reminder to boards that the corporate experience and influence of a founder can be a dual-edged sword if not handled properly. The post The Fight From...
View ArticleTrends in Deal Making – Webinar Recap
In H1 2014, worldwide M&A activity was up 73% compared to the same period in 2013, and cross-border M&A doubled. Here's some highlights from Thomson Reuter's latest Trends in Deal Making...
View Article5 Famous Founders Ousted by Their Boards
Dov Charney and Chip Wilson are the latest founders to be ousted by their own companies. But they're not alone. Here's a look at some other famous founders who were kicked to the curb. The post 5...
View ArticleHow Kinder Morgan Impacts Master Limited Partnerships
Master limited partnerships are popular in the oil & gas industry. But Kinder Morgan's move away from the MLP structure, coupled with closer scrutiny by the US government, calls into question their...
View ArticleBiggest Sporting Deals in U.S. History
The bidding has begun for the Buffalo Bills, with a rumored 8 bidders. We're following the story, and look back at some of the biggest sporting deal in U.S. history. Were they worth it? The post...
View ArticleThe Business of Football: Third Party Ownership of Players
After years of controversy, FIFA has announced that it will ban third party ownership of football players. Firmex takes a closer look at this popular deal-making practice, and why it's so...
View ArticleChanging Food Tastes Driving Chinese Private Equity Investment
The need to improve efficiency, technology and quality in the Chinese food sector is creating many opportunities for foreign investors, including strategic players and private equity groups. The post...
View ArticleTrends in Deal Making – Q3 Recap
Despite a slight dip in Q3, it continues to be a strong year for worldwide M&A activity. Here's some highlights from Thomson Reuters latest Trends in Deal Making webinar. The post Trends in Deal...
View Article5 Leveraged Buyout Success Stories
Despite the risk and stigma attached to leveraged buyouts, they can be a big payoff for private equity firms, and be the saving grace for struggling businesses. Here's 5 leveraged buyout success...
View Article10 Companies Back From The Dead- Part 2
Every day we read news articles surrounding the failures and flourishes of companies. One day a brand is performing well, the next their stocks are in the pits. There is, however, a few special...
View Article2014 in Review: The Year of Breakups
2014 has been a record year for corporate spinoffs, with 46 such deals announced year to date through October in the U.S. Stalwarts such as Procter & Gamble, Hewlett-Packard (HP), eBay and Symantec...
View ArticleSeven epic fails by businesses that tried expanding into foreign markets
As Target’s recent withdraw from the Canadian market showed, sometimes a successful business can’t cut it in a foreign market. To Target, its guns-blazing, self-proclaimed gift from the heavens...
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