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McNally Presents "Negotiating Skills" at the TMA Executive Seminar Series
Pat McNally, Partner in Charge of Blackman Kallick's Corporate Finance Consulting group, shares some simple yet effective negotiating techniques with members of the Tooling & Manufacturing Association. The event will take place on September 9, 2010, from 5:30 - 8:30…
McNally Article, "Combatting Seller's Remorse," Published in Construction Today
Patrick McNally, Partner in Charge of Blackman Kallick's Corporate Finance group, advises business owners to ask themselves the following questions before they decide to sell their business:Why do I want to sell?What is important to me?What are my financial needs?What…
McNally Quoted in Insight Magazine, "7 Steps to M&A Success"
Pat McNally, Partner in Charge of Blackman Kallick's Corporate Finance Consulting Practice, is quoted in the August 2010 issue of the Illinois CPA Society's Insight Magazine. The article, "7 Steps to M&A Success," is a how-to guide for avoiding common…
Your Biggest Customer Just Went Bankrupt - Now What?
From OpenForum.com.According to the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI), 69 percent of the 61,148 business bankruptcies declared during the 12-month period ending in March 2010 were Chapter 7 liquidations.In most chapter 7 liquidations, unsecured creditors are not made whole. Many don’t…
McNally Article, "Forget Your Pay," Published in Manufacturing Today
Pat McNally, Partner in Charge of Blackman's Corporate Finance Consulting group, was recently published in the Summer 2010 issue of Manufacturing Today. His article, "Forget Your Pay! Create Value in Your Business," advises business owners that "Your business is not…
How Much Is Your Business Worth?
You wouldn’t buy a stock if you could not regularly check its value, but do you know the value of your largest investment — your business? You might think “my friend’s business sold for X times EBITDA (earnings before interest,…
AMBA Webinar: "How Will Federal Healthcare Changes Impact Your Company?"
Click here to download the slides from the presentation. Brian Whitlock, Partner in Charge of Wealth Transfer and Philanthropy Services, will give a webinar on Wednesday, May 19 at Noon Central time entitled, "How Will Federal Healthcare Changes Impact…
McNally's Presentation, "Strategically Planning Your Future" Highlighted in AMBA Newsletter
Patrick McNally from Blackman Kallick, one of the AMBA’s top resources for business planning seminars, provided attendees with some great advice on value-based planning.“ There are many reasons we don’t plan,” said McNally. “But success doesn’t happen by accident.” Read…
McNally Article, "Make Your Move" Published in Construction Today
Pat McNally, Partner in Charge of Blackman's Corporate Finance practice, outlines steps business owners should take now to prepare their business for sale in order to maximize the selling price. The article, Make Your Move, published in the December 2009…
Read Pat McNally's Column in Construction Today, Construction Coach: Cashing in
Partner in Charge of Corporate Finance, Pat McNally, advises business owners to view their business as a "storehouse of value" in the February 25, 2010 issue of Construction Today. Do you think of your business only as the source of…
McNally Presents "Strategically Planning Your Future" at the 2010 American Mold Builders Association Annual Convention
Pat McNally, Partner in Charge of Blackman's Corporate Finance Consulting practice, presented "Strategically Planning Your Future" at the 2010 AMBA Annual Convention, March 21-25 in Orlando, FL. Below is an excerpt from the convention agenda:"Strategically Planning Your Future"Pat McNally, a…
Dealmaking Comes Alive
From Forbes.comThe M&A comeback is gaining momentum, giving a boost to stocks of all stripes. Industrials still await their turn.A year ago, even getting a meeting to discuss merger and acquisition opportunities was a tough sell, says Howard Lanser, but…
Su's Article, Tips for Selling Your Business from a Buyer's Perspective, Published in Winter 2010 Issue of The IL Manufacturer
Stella Su, Director of Corporate Finance Consulting, is published in the Winter 2010 issue of The IL Manufacturer. Her article, Tips for Selling Your Business from a Buyer's Perspective, advises all sellers to know the value of their business before…
Current Environment Provides Perfect Moment for Gifting Carried Interests
A carried interest in a recently formed private equity or hedge fund is one of the most favorable assets for shifting wealth to future generations at little, or perhaps zero, gift tax cost.Here’s why:The valuation analysis of a carried interest…
AMBA Webinar—What Are Banks Looking for in Today's Economy?
Read article in the AMBA Convention Preview newsletter.On August 12, 2009, Patrick McNally, Partner in Charge of Blackman Kallick's Corporate Finance Consulting group, along with Michael Moran, First Vice President of American Chartered Bank, presented an AMBA-sponsored webinar titled, "What…
McNally article "Ready to Sell?" Published in Manufacturing Today
Pat McNally, Partner in Charge of Blackman Kallick's Corporate Finance Group, helps business owners understand what drives value and what factors may affect a sale in the Winter 2010 issue of Manufacturing Today."To understand the value of a business, you…
Highlights from McNally Webinar "What Should You Do When A Client Files For Bankruptcy?"
Pat McNally, Partner in Charge of Blackman Kallick's Corproate Finance group, led a webinar in April with David Kane, an attorney with Chicago law firm Meltzer, Purtill & Stelle, entitled "Protecting Your Company from a GM Bankruptcy." Highlights and key…
McNally "Dollars & Sense" Article Featured in Construction Today
Pat McNally, Partner in Charge of Blackman's Corproate Finance Group, advises readers on how to protect their own interests when a client experiences financial turmoil in Dollars & Sense, an article appearing in the November 2009 issue of Construction Today.…
McNally Presents on Negotiating Skills at TMA's Third Annual Business Conference
Patrick McNally, Partner in Charge of Blackman Kallick's Corporate Finance Consulting Group, shares his insights on how to become a better negotiator at the Tooling & Manufacturing Association's (TMA)3rd Annual Business Conference. The one-hour seminar, taking place on November 12…
Su and Oetter Host Chicago Welcome Reception for CCPIT Delegation
Blackman Kallick Partner Paul Oetter and Director Stella Su, together with representatives from Miller Canfield and Royal Roots Global, Inc. welcomed over fifty delegates from the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) on September 13 at Hing…
McNally “Prep for Success” Article Published in Construction Today
When selling your business, there is a great deal to consider…unfortunately many people approach this process blindly and make every mistake imaginable.In the September 2009 issue of Construction Today magazine, Patrick McNally – Partner in Charge of Corporate Finance and…
Su “To Whom Will You Sell Your Business” Article Published in Manufacturing Today
You might have heard that the best buyer is your larger competitor (strategic buyer) and that because they know your business and industry the sale may close sooner. You may have also heard that selling to a financial buyer is…
抓住收购与兼并美国公司的时机
目前中美商业投资形势 众所周知, 中美两国在政治经济贸易等方面关系良好, 目前在商业投资方面出现了新的趋势: 一方面, 一些美国企业有意向出售自己的资产或销售渠道, 而中国方面由 于政府鼓励企业进行海外投资以及充裕的中国资本，越来越多的中国公司开始投资美国企业, 而且目光不仅仅局限于那些价值数十亿美元的技术型企业和石油公司。 激发这些并购行为的另一大动力在于全球经济衰退导致外国企业价值下降，对作为买方的中国投资公司从中得益匪浅。 今年一季度中国大企业不断出手收购海外行业 巨头引起大家的广泛关注, 部分专家认为2010年将是中国企业海外投资的热潮。 在海外投资的中国企业以能源、制造业、信息技术以及纺织业为主, 而在海外设立销售办事处是中国企业对外投资最常见的形式. 据商务部的统计信息揭示, 近年中国企业走出去步伐不断加快。 从2002年到2007年, 中国企业海外投资平均年增速达到60%； 截止2008年年底, 中国累计对外直接投资达1300亿美元。 2008年中国对外直接投资达到521.5亿美元, 其中, 非金融类直接投资406.5亿美元, 占78%, 同比增长63.6%； 金融类115亿美元, 占22%。 2009年上半年中国投资者共对105个国家和地区的1016家境外企业直接投资，累计实现非金融类对外直接投资124亿美元, 其中二季度投资87亿美元, 同比增长37.6%, 较上季 (环比) 增长182%。 中国投资者对大多数行业的美国企业都感兴趣, 如重工业企业、高科技与工程技术企业、承包企业和物流配送企业。 并购美国企业可以给中国公司带来的好处 美国企业的优秀管理人才和先进的管理机制； 有价值的销售渠道。 并购美国企业之后，中国企业可以获得全球直销的新客户。中国的企业就此可以减少中间环节，增加企业的利润空间；…
Su “Negotiate the Right Deal with the Right Buyer” Article Published in Construction Executive Magazine
Some business sellers find themselves in an unfavorable situation after the deal comes to a close. What did these business owners overlook during the selling process? How well did they get to know their buyers? Did they have qualified and…
Su to Speak on "International M&A Landscape: Inbound Investment" Panel at the Illinois CPA Society's Mergers and Acquisitions Conference
On September 14, 2009, Stella Su, Chair of Blackman Kallick's China Practice and Director of Corporate Finance Consulting, will take part in the "International M&A Landscape: Inbound Investment" panel discussion at the Illinois CPA Society's Mergers and Acquisitions Conference. Stella…
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