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March 21, 2001
Just Because The Market Is Hibernating Doesn't Mean You Have To
Strategic options for public technology companies in a bear market
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by J. Gonzalez
So, you’ve been burned. You’re company’s stock is in the toilet, employee options are under water, and despite your cutting edge technology and momentum, the market continues to worsen and push you in a corner. Is your only choice to sit pretty, wait it out and hope that the birds start singing and the sun will shine through- eventually? No, in fact that may be the worse thing you can do. Considering that this bear market could last for another 12 to 24 months, you probably cannot afford to strategically or financially wait it out, unless you are a large and strong behemoth that can wade the tides. As shown in Exhibit 1 and explained below, there are several options public technology companies can pursue to drive value, raise funds, reduce the impact of this bear market, and improve the longevity and long-term success of your company.
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March 15, 2001
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Stratification continues as the Shakeout in the CLEC Corral rolls on
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by J. Molloy and E. McKeever
While any utterance of CLEC still sends shivers down the spines of most analysts, this sector’s recent activity suggests that amongst the thorns a few roses are alive, bloomin’, and bigger than before. Since the end of Q3 2000, CLEC consolidation has been trendy and bankruptcy even trendier, but the survivors of the Shakeout at the CLEC Corral have captured Wall Street’s confidence, additional capital, and the valuable assets of fallen rivals.
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March 15, 2001
Is a Management Buyout in Your Future?
A Special Spotlight on Management Buyouts
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by Mirus staff
A management buyout just may be something to think about if you are a member of a management team in a company that is exploring an ownership transfer or sale. It may give you the chance to finally put all of those “If I was the owner I would…” ideas into action, as this type of transaction typically gives the management team an opportunity to have an ownership stake in a business.
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March 16, 2001
Significant M&A Activity in the Equipment Rental Industry
A Spotlight on the Equipment Rental Industry
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by J. Hamon and P. Mueller
The U.S. equipment rental industry has seen significant merger and acquisition activity in the last four years. While segments of the industry grew by more than 15% last year, the consolidation of small and mid-size equipment rental companies continues to increase the margin pressures now felt by regional firms. The premium valuations currently being paid for rental service companies present owners with a viable alternative to future earnings pressure from the industry’s larger players. Furthermore, access to the additional capital and distribution channels that a strategic buyer can bring is a way for small to mid-sized rental service companies to capitalize on a long-established local presence.
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