We have been enjoying a nice spring in Dallas – moderate temperatures, not too much rain and mostly sunny skies. In the investing world, these conditions signal that the time is ripe for a private company investment. But just as
When longtime business partners in private companies go through a business divorce, emotions often run high. One or both of the partners may be seeking a “revenge premium” in the business divorce process based on their perceived mistreatment by the
Throwing the baby out with the bath water is a pithy expression that suggests exercising caution when business partners in private companies are seeking to achieve a business divorce. The majority owner and the departing minority partner in the business
Success is not just an elusive goal – it can also be difficult to maintain once achieved. For majority owners in private companies, achieving success is just the first hurdle, because once they arrive at this pinnacle, they may soon
During Valentine’s Day month, we are taking a look at 50-50 owned private businesses. Forming a co-owned company may sound like a good idea on paper because the two partners are close friends or family members who are making the
In recent years, the headlines have tracked the news of high-profile breakups among business partners in private companies. These business partner fallouts include:
Investments in private companies should continue to flourish in 2025 in light of the revenue and EBITDA growth they delivered this year, and this rosy financial outlook is also confirmed by company leaders. According to a KPMG report in September,
Delaware Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick held again last week that the pay package that Tesla’s board of directors awarded to Elon Musk in 2018 suffers from “fatal flaws,” and it was therefore rejected. This was the second time Judge McCormick reached
Majority owners of private companies are empowered to exercise control over their businesses, but if they disregard the valid concerns of their minority partners, they may sow the seeds for a divisive business divorce in the future. The typical business
Money talks when the majority owners of private companies add new business partners who contribute additional capital. When these investors are high-powered PE firms or high-profile companies, with large balance sheets and impressive portfolio companies, they may seem too good