Tim Mueller’s Transaction Analysis: New IT M&A Deals Dec. 5
ConvergeOne has entered into a definitive agreement with blank check company Forum Merger Corporation and will become listed on the Nasdaq with an anticipated initial enterprise value of ~$1.2B.
Tim Mueller’s Transaction Analysis: New IT M&A Deals Nov. 28
Barracuda Networks has entered into an agreement to be acquired by private equity firm Thoma Bravo in an all-cash transaction valued at $1.6B.
Tim Mueller’s Transaction Analysis: New IT M&A Deals Nov. 17
Following the announcement of its proposed secondary offering, IT solution provider Presidio announced the pricing of 8 million shares of the company’s common stock at a price to public of $14.25 per share.
Preparing young female executives to take a seat at the table
The positive correlation between women in C-level ranks and the bottom line is demonstrated repeatedly. More than 56 percent of women in the U.S. participate in the labor force, according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Women’s Bureau and company leaders are continuing to learn that there are business benefits to having hardworking female leaders […]
Give your meetings purpose
Meetings for the sake of meeting accomplish nothing. In order for a meeting to be effective, it must advance your project and move the ball forward.
How to create and execute a family business succession plan
Semanoff Ormsby Greenberg & Torchia, LLC’s Peter J. Smith talks about the difficulties of family business succession planning and what steps can be taken to improve the likelihood of a successful transition.
Food truck owners unite in Central Ohio's growing industry
In 2012, about 10 Central Ohio food truck owners recognized the need for a unified voice. The Central Ohio Food Truck Association has since grown from the initial 10 to about 35. Discover more about the spirit of co-opetition and growth in Columbus’ food trucks in our enhanced digital edition of Smart Business Columbus.
Daniel Rice IV and his brothers build Rice Energy into a billion dollar company
Daniel Rice IV, and his brothers Toby and Derek, sprinted through the past decade, ultimately agreeing to sell Rice Energy, the company they started, for $6.7 billion.
Choosing the right health coaching program for your employees
The key to bringing down health care costs? Change the behaviors that lead to the chronic diseases. UPMC Health Plan’s Amanda Budzowski explains how a coaching program can help.
Protect your money from digital threats with internal, external defenses
Protecting valuable data and systems in the digital space is critically important, but not always easy. Ally with your bank in the fight against cyberattacks, says Huntington Bank’s Jim Altman.