by Al Davis | Sep 11, 2019 | In Our Experience
As we return from vacation, our initial blog is coming out on September 11. Mike Flynn, the publisher of the Puget Sound Business Journal for more years than he’ll admit, now writes a blog about current events in the Northwest. His remembrance of an...
by Al Davis | Aug 12, 2019 | In Our Experience
As we have done every year, it’s time for our vacation for our semi-weekly blog. We want to express our deep appreciation to all of you who read our blog and make comments and suggestions. We will be back in September with new thoughts regarding...
by Al Davis | Jul 24, 2019 | Receiverships and Bankruptcy
In a bankruptcy, “The basic question is, are they worth more alive or dead?” said Joshua Freidman, global head of Debtwire, in an interview earlier this summer. In this particular case, he was referring to Charming Charlies which was about to file...
by Al Davis | Jul 13, 2019 | In Our Experience
The US economy has performed well over the past two years. M&A activity has been high, and entrepreneurs have bought and sold small and mid-sized businesses for record amounts. And business owners get approved for bank loans easily. Yet, as we complete the...
by Al Davis | Jun 26, 2019 | In Our Experience
President Donald Trump’s escalating tariffs on imports to the United States have begun to amount to serious money – ten billion here, ten billion there which has the potential to impact one of the most resilient economies in American history....
by Al Davis | Jun 12, 2019 | In Our Experience
While many of Revitalization Partners’ assignments relate to helping companies with banking and financial situations including receiverships and bankruptcies, others are assignments that involve serving as senior operating managers to help companies...
by Al Davis | May 29, 2019 | In Our Experience
There have been numerous articles written over the past year about how great things are going for companies and the economy. Politicians are touting economic growth over the past couple of years that has been at historical levels. Job growth has averaged over...
by Al Davis | May 15, 2019 | Receiverships and Bankruptcy
It may seem strange to read a blog about closing a business from a restructuring firm that writes repeatedly about saving businesses. But there are several reasons to close, sometimes even a reasonably successful business. What would be some of the reasons for...
by Al Davis | May 1, 2019 | M&A/Capital Markets
Over the years, Revitalization Partner has assisted several companies with M&A transactions. We have worked with Private Equity groups, Investment Bankers and Business Brokers. While working on these transactions, we learned how acquiring a small,...
by Al Davis | Apr 17, 2019 | In Our Experience
Recently, KeyBank surveyed 400 middle market business owners and executives on their expectations surrounding a potential economic downturn and the implications for their businesses. Nearly 70% of these companies are expecting an economic downturn in the...
