Q3-24: M&A Activity by Financial Investors Remains Down
Acquisition activity by private equity funds influence mergers and acquisitions (M&A) across many industries, but Q3-24 volume was down 64% from the peak. What does this mean for founder-owned and private companies who want to exit in 2025?
Corporate Credit Spreads Hit 20-year Lows - Is it Time to Refinance Your Debt?
With corporate credit spreads at their narrowest level in 20-years, now is the time for CFOs and corporate finance teams to consider refinancing debt, including their corporate credit facility.
AI for Good? Exploring the Shift Toward Public Benefit Corporations
The rapid development and deployment of AI poses significant climate challenges, including high energy and water demands, as well as privacy risks from inadequate data regulation. Addressing these issues is critical to ensuring responsible AI growth. Can the Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) structure provide answers?
Building a Three-Statement Model
An essential tool for every CFO, learn how to build a dynamic budget model and explore the benefits of implementing the best practices of a dynamic budgeting model into your existing process. Complete primer for corporate finance executives that will help increase visibility and prioritize growth, cost savings and capital allocation opportunities.
Credit Facility Playbook: A CFO's Guide
For CFOs, understanding the intricacies of credit facilities is essential for optimizing capital structure, ensuring liquidity, and managing cash flow efficiently. Download our in-depth playbook that considers best practices and guidance on how to negotiate the most competitive terms.
Helping Your Acquisition Growth Strategy Deliver Long-Term Value
Organic growth or growth by acquisition? This is a strategic and tactical decision that CEOs, CFOs, and executive teams must constantly weigh. If you do choose to pursue M&A as part of a long-term growth strategy, building your M&A playbook is the key to success.
Top 10 Strategies to Generate Private Equity-like Returns
Private equity firms have a proven track record of delivering strong returns to investors and outperforming broader equity markets. But how do they do it? Check out our Top 10 Strategies for Founders, CEOs, and CFOs at private companies to drive stronger growth and value creation for their own shareholders.
Terms and Loan Covenants in a Credit Facility Lending Agreement
The terms and loan covenants associated with a credit facility are critically important for the CEO, CFO and other key stakeholders to understand. These terms are heavily negotiated during the drafting of the credit agreement which can be aided by an experienced financial advisor.
Keene Advisors, Inc. Advises Systems & Technology Research, LLC on a New $120.0 Million Credit Facility
Keene Advisors acted as financial advisor to Systems & Technology Research, LLC (“STR”) in connection with their new $120,000,000 credit facility
Determining the Right Size for Your Company’s Revolving Credit Facility: A Guide to Liquidity Management
A revolving credit facility helps businesses meet short-term needs and fuel growth. Learn how to size it properly to balance liquidity without overpaying for unused credit.