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2014: Maybe the happiest New Year in a while for middle-market M&A
When it comes to middle-market mergers and acquisitions, 2014 is positioned to be quite a happy new year — the best one yet since 2008.
American Banker: Florida Likely to Experience More M&A in 2014
Much like Florida’s weather, the forecast for bank consolidation in the state is bright. Mergers in the state picked up last year and some industry observers believe the pace of acquisitions could accelerate in 2014. Interest from foreign investors, along with regulatory pressures, could prompt more banks to sell.
Sun Sentinel: South Florida banks expect to grow in 2014
Forbes named South Florida-based BankUnited, which expanded into New York this year, as one of the top 10 banks in the country.
Handle your employees with care. Though oft said, the dictum remains true: employees really are your firm’s most valuable assets.
No matter what size or type of business you own, your success depends largely on the people who comprise your team. The decisions you make in all phases of the employment cycle — recruiting, hiring, training, retaining, evaluating, and promoting, laying off or firing — are critical.
Forbes: BankUnited 8th best bank in U.S.
Forbes named South Florida-based BankUnited, which expanded into New York this year, as one of the top 10 banks in the country.
Frederick’s Of Hollywood To Be Taken Private
More than 19 months after hitting the auction block and managing to steer clear of another bankruptcy, Frederick’s of Hollywood Group Inc. has agreed to be taken private in a deal that values the once-flourishing lingerie company at almost $11 million.
Transitioning your business to your family? Take the right steps to ensure a smooth succession plan for your business
When transitioning businesses to their family members, many business owners are surprised to come face-to-face with something they never expected to surface in their families: the ugly side of business.
Boutique Appeal: Against the backdrop of department store consolidation, retailers and investors seek specialty shops
To protect themselves from fickle consumers and uncertain economic times, retailers are using acquisitions of specialty shops as a form of insurance.
Debt deliberations: Startups experts say deal can’t come too soon
A deal to end the government shutdown and raise the debt ceiling can’t come too soon for the startup ecosystem, say experts.
Anticipating the hike in interest rates: A little planning can have benefits
Now that the government is back in business, it’s time to think about interest rates.
Top 12 Tips to Get the Most Value from the Sale of Your Middle-Market Business
A little planning can go a long way toward helping you to obtain the maximum value for your business. The sooner you begin, the better.
Yellen appointment at the Fed seen as a positive for startups
The UpTake: Janet Yellen isn’t expected to change the Federal Reserve’s easy money policies much, and experts say that’s good for the upstart economy.
Lower Middle-Market M&A Expected to Pick Up; Cash ‘Not Being Lent Stupidly’
James Cassel, Chairman & Co-founder of Cassel Salpeter & Co. featured in Bloomberg Brief: Lower Middle-Market M&A Expected to Pick Up; Cash ‘Not Being Lent Stupidly’
Florida Bank’s Effort to Make Itself ‘Pristine’ Pays Off
John Tranter knew he had a rare gem. But no one was shopping for gems during the financial crisis, so he decided his time was best spent really polishing it up.
Scott Salpeter, President at Cassel Salpeter & Co., LLC
IBISWorld caught up with Scott Salpeter, President at Cassel Salpeter & Co., LLC , to find out firsthand what’s going on with the investment banking industry.
Banking on U.S Growth
To view original article click here. By: Rochelle Broder-Singer August 2013
James Cassel: The middle-market is important, under appreciated
The middle market is the principal driver of our labor market and economy, but it’s also the most misunderstood and least appreciated.
Jim Cassel: Remember your priorities when selling your business
Thinking about selling your business? Think first about your employees, customers or clients, and lenders.
For City National, it’s Chile in Miami
Bankia’s City National Bank of Florida franchise drew a great deal of buyer interest, months of speculation and ultimately a Chilean buyer eager to expand in the Miami market.
James Cassel: Seeking VC funds? Get creative
Think about it: Florida is the third-largest state in the country, and South Florida is the fifth-largest Designated Market Area (DMA), but we don’t have the third-largest or even the fifth-largest number of VC’s or VC-funded companies.