Choosing the Right Financial Advisor


Directors rely on fairness opinions for a variety of corporate transactions. In non-arms’ length or affiliated party transactions, these advisors become even more important. Choosing the right Financial Advisor is a critical step in formulating a recommendation to the shareholders.

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The Best Offense is a Good Defense in M&A Transactions


When dealing with a company looking to sell, due diligence on the seller in advance of papering the transaction can result in a higher price, a shorter negotiation period and less negotiation of the terms contained in the definitive agreement.

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Going, Going Private…


In turbulent financial markets, the cost of being a public company begins to make less sense for some junior public companies. A business that generates a reasonable return before the costs of being public can become orphaned on a stock exchange when its results are barely break-even each year.

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Chinese Acquisitions of North American Businesses are Increasing – How do You Access these Buyers?


Chinese investment in North America is on the rise. Entrepreneurs and CEOs have become aware of this in the past number of years in the residential real estate market for the most part but are starting to see more and more corporate transactions.

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Selling Your Company – Letting Go Can be Hard to Do


The successful entrepreneur built his company from the ground up. In many cases, he guided it through stormy economic times and took decisive action when necessary. Thirty years later, his modest lifestyle business has evolved into a multi-million dollar operation with a significant payroll.

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5 Pitfalls in PowerPoint Presentations for Investors


A professional-looking PowerPoint Presentation is a key document in your financing package. So why do so many companies get the PowerPoint wrong?

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China Keli Electric Company Ltd. Announces Closing of Qualifying Transaction and $5.25 Million Financing


China Keli Electric Company Ltd. (TSXV:ZKL) (formerly TSXV: HSF.H) (“China Keli” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has closed the proposed qualifying transaction initially disclosed in a news release dated September 1, 2009, and more particularly described in its Filing Statement dated March 26, 2010 (the “Qualifying Transaction”).

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Polo Biology Global Group Corporation Announces Closing of Qualifying Transaction and $2.5 Million Financing


Polo Biology Global Group Corporation (the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:PGG), formerly Amicus Capital Corp. (“Amicus”), is pleased to announce that it has completed its qualifying transaction with Rainbow Trend Limited (“Rainbow”) on November 21, 2008 (the “Qualifying Transaction”).

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Boeing Completes Acquisition of Tapestry Solutions


ST. LOUIS, Nov. 06, 2008 — The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) has completed its acquisition of Tapestry Solutions, a San Diego-based company specializing in services and software systems that improve the tracking and distribution of equipment, spare parts and personnel for the U.S. Department of Defense and other government and non-government agencies.

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