divesting

Some transactions just take time ....... in late 2009, we introduced our client TechAlloy Welding Products of Perth, Ontario to NASDQ listed Lincoln Electric of Cleveland, Ohio. Lincoln's management group agreed with us that the strategic fit was outstanding, however, after extensive discussions,

Last week (on April 4, 2011) we completed the sale of Guelph, Ontario based Poly-Nova Technologies, Inc. to Starlim/Sterner GmbH of Marchtrenk, Austria.

Many business owners who were considering the sale of their business in 2008 – 2009 have contacted us to ask if now is a good time to reconsider selling. A common theme coming through from these business owners is – “it was a tuff road we just walked down – mentally, physically, emotionally and financially - and I don’t want to do it again”.

I was recently asked by a business owner if this was the right time to sell. We are all aware of the economic turmoil in the market today and at face value, it seems that this is a key question CEO's should be asking. My answer might surprise you.

Raising money in difficult markets is a current problem. We’ve read in the press about how banks are tightening credit facilities, and there is a cautiousness in the capital markets. A number of companies are now facing the challenge of how to grow their businesses or raise money in the face of this uncertain market.

An Alternative Approach to Raising Capital