Most people are aware of the litigious nature of our culture, and are clear on the notion that people are increasingly willing to play the “blame game” in the courts.  At the risk of stating the obvious, when confronted with circumstances wherein the pursuit of a monetary damages claim is appropriate, it is first and foremost essential that one engage experienced legal counsel. Secondly, engaging a capable financial expert that can provide key insights to legal counsel early in the game is essential. In that regard, your financial expert should possess credentials that address a wide spectrum of knowledge, including corporate finance, quantitative economics, valuation, solvency and fairness, intellectual property and financial forensics. These skills, amongst other things, will lead to a supportable conclusion as to the quantum of the prize with “reasonable certainty;” a conclusion that will take into account all of the possible factors that might arise in the courtroom setting, whether they favor or disfavor one’s position.

As a continuation of PCE’s series of quarterly M&A industry reports, below you’ll find an in-depth analysis of trends in the M&A marketplace that impact your business. These reports provide industry trends, sub-sector performance as well as deliver insight into tendencies of the public companies that operate in your world. The table below breaks down the ten industries which have been provided for 1Q15 as well as their detailed sub-sectors.  Click the links below to view the individual reports.

Chicago, IL, April 21, 2015 – PCE Investment Bankers (“PCE”), a leading provider of financial services based in Florida, is pleased to announce the hire of Eric Zaleski and the opening of its Chicago area office.

The differences between controlling interests and non-controlling interests are many and manifest themselves in ways that affect both the operations of the company and the valuation of the interests in question.

Currently the stock market is doing well, optimism in the economy is good, and debt remains cheap. All of these factors have created a robust M&A market for companies across many sectors with good companies achieving valuations that strong companies would normally achieve. This is expected to continue. For company owners and sell-side advisors that is great news. At this stage, when activity levels are high the smart money should strive for acquisitions that will have sustainable revenue during the inevitable downturn. This is a more defensive strategy due to its counter-cyclical nature.

Aeterna Capital Partners, a private investment firm located in New York, NY and Ridge Road Partners and investment holding company focused on long-run value creation has recently purchased Kitchen Art of South Florida, Inc.

PCE ADVISES ARETE DEVELOPMENT IN ITS SALE TO GLOTEL

IBISWorld, a market research organization specializing in long range forecasting of industries and the business environment at large, with an emphasis on providing information for strategic planning and research purposes, spotlights Bryan Fleming.

David Jasmund’s article, A Prescription for M&A – Compound Pharmacies Face Change, included in a blog post of the Law of Compounding Medications and Drugs, a blog dedicated to educating pharmacists, doctors, veterinarians, and the general public about the law in the United States relating to compounded medications for both humans and animals.