David Braun
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Grow Your Credit Union with More Effective Decision-Making Techniques
Are you weighed down by stress from problems you just can’t seem to crack? As leaders, every day we are faced with new challenges that keep us up at night, fortunately it doesn’t have to be this way. One of the most important components of effective decision-making is accurate data, which in today’s information age …
M&A 2018 Outlook: Middle Market On Track for Robust Year
Strategic buyers and private equity investors look to the middle market in 2018. Building on 2017 activity, all signs point to robust activity for middle market deals in 2018. Compared to 2016, average deal size in 2017 decreased by 16% while deal volume increased by 14% in the US. Growing interest in the middle market …
Survey Shows Middle Market Mergers and Acquisitions Will Continue Growing in 2018
Capstone Strategic’s survey shows middle market mergers and acquisitions and external growth activity is increasing. More middle market executives are 100% certain they will pursue deals in 2018 (22%) than in 2017 (17%). Executives across various industries shared their perspectives on mergers and acquisitions and growth in 2017 and their outlook for 2018 in a …
M&A Update: Full Year 2017 [Infographic]
2017 saw a higher number of smaller acquisitions. Global M&A value remained flat at $3.6 trillion while the number of deals increased by 3% to 49,448 when compared to 2016. Average deal size reached $73 million, a 3% decrease. In the US deal value dropped by 16% while the number of deals rose by 14%. Average …
ATW Sells Stamping Division to Focus on Core Business and Long-term Growth
Capstone advised ATW on long-term strategy which resulted in the divestment of the Stamping Division to refocus on ATW’s core business. Capstone Strategic, Inc. (Capstone) announced today that ATW Companies (ATW) of Warwick, Rhode Island has sold its Stamping Division to Crystal Engineering (Crystal) of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Capstone advised ATW on its long-term strategy to refocus …
3 Tips for Achieving Your Company Goals in 2018
On January 1st many people make New Years’ resolutions to lose weight, exercise regularly, or save money. Unfortunately, many abandon these resolutions shortly after making them. We stop going to the gym and end up blowing our budget on a shiny new widget. The new year is also a time when companies set their own …
No Risk, No Reward. Capstone Speaks on CUbroadcast
Some may be afraid to try new strategies for growth, but you must take chances to succeed. Although embarking on the unknown can be frightening, in a way, not taking any action is a choice that can come with equally scary consequences: losing out to competitors, failing to fulfill members’ needs, or becoming obsolete. Fortunately, …
Remember When Amazon Was a Bookstore? Broadening Your Perspective on Strategic Growth
With the holiday season in full swing, chances are you’ve sent or received packages from Amazon. Over Thanksgiving and Black Friday, Amazon brought in 45% of all online transactions. Although we don’t have numbers for Christmas yet, you can bet Amazon sales are making up a huge share of the sales. Amazon’s dominance as an …
3 Ways Strategic Acquisitions Can Help Your Company Remain Competitive
Companies are pursuing M&A in order to compete with the likes of Amazon, Facebook, and Google, and stay relevant with consumers. Technology is transforming multiple industries – not just media and telecommunications – but also healthcare, food and beverage, and automotive. Deals by strategic acquirers from a wide array of industries reached a record $200 …
Q&A with NJCUL’s David Frankil and Capstone’s John Dearing
Following the success of his presentation, at the New Jersey Credit Union League Convention, John Dearing, Capstone’s Managing Director, has been invited to present a webinar with the NJCUL on December 7. At the Convention in October, John discussed proactive growth strategies for credit unions as well as tips for success. Last week John and …
