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September 2011 CFO Inside Edge Newsletter
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Restructuring & Rightsizing
Foreign Operations & Currency Translation
Equity Financing
Contract Negotiation
Internal Fraud
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We recently posted on our website a new complimentary white paper, Planning a Business Exit.

 

Los Angeles business owners contemplating a business sale may think they should wait until the economy improves to achieve premium sale prices for their companies.

 

But many companies are in an acquisition mode right now. Strong firms with solid credit ratings have access to low-interest capital, and they are always considering acquisitions that will help them broaden their customer bases, drive more sales, and become more profitable.

 

The white paper recommends proactive sell-side due diligence and looks at areas like why an exit plan is important, who the best investors are, and what the methods are for exiting and valuing the business.

 

If you are considering the sale of your business, we are available for a no-obligation consultation about the many financial, operational and personal areas in play.

 

I hope you enjoy our recent articles below, and I welcome your feedback.

 

Sincerely,

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Arthur F. Rothberg

Mangaging Director

Restructuring and Rightsizing: A Proactive Approach to a Management Challenge
  

Rightsizing

Reviewed are business restructuring and rightsizing initiatives with looks at critical success factors and recommended best-practice processes that contribute to positive outcomes. Download the PDF

Managing Foreign Operations and Currency Translation

   

Foreign OperationsWhen a multinational corporation based in the US owns over 50 percent of a foreign entity, the American parent company is typically required to provide consolidated financial statements. 

 

This article examines statements for companies with foreign operations by reviewing currency translation, functional currency, conversion to US GAAP and remeasuring. Download the PDF

Equity Financing: Partnering with an Angel Investor

 

Equity FinancingHigh-growth companies and start-ups frequently seek equity investors to fund activity needed to reach aggressive business objectives. 
 
The article reviews the process of finding and partnering with an angel investor. It also includes links to five online resources that identify angel investors and present in greater detail the process of connecting with the best one. Download the PDF
Contract Negotiation

 

Contract NegotiationThis article provides an overview of the contract negotiation process and suggests eight guidelines for engaging that provide better outcomes. 
 
Included are important ways to delineate between what you need vs. what you want and the times when you should consider a third party negotiator. Download the PDF
Internal Fraud: A Proactive Stance Reduces the Allure and Risks

 

Internal Fraud

Reviewed is internal corporate fraud with a look at fraud types and nine recommendations aligned with taking a proactive stance to reduce the risk of loss. Download the PDF

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