Blowing in the wind: Are plastic-bag bans the death knell for related M&E?
06/15/2015
The global backlash against plastic bags — visible in the form of taxes and outright bans on grocery and merchandising bags made of blown-film plastic—threatens to undermine the recovery value of dedicated M&E in this sector. And it is worth ... Read More
Through the Looking Glass: Competition Heats Up for Lenders and Disposition Firms Alike
06/15/2015
Secured lenders and disposition firms tend to see life through the same looking glass. After all, they both have their greatest success during volatile markets as a result of opportunities created by the downturns and upturns of the business cycle. ... Read More
Pharma vs. Nutraceutical: Different Sectors, Different Needs
06/12/2015
Experienced appraisers know to never value a piece of equipment as though it were in a vacuum, because understanding equipment use is at least as important as its specs when projecting realistic market recovery. The differing applications of like equipment ... Read More
C-Stores’ High Turns Can Be Inconvenient For Lenders
06/12/2015
The typical convenience store or travel center buzzes with life amid a steady influx of customers. These businesses blanket the country — with an estimated 150,000 c-stores and 1,230 travel plazas and truck stops. While they charge higher prices than ... Read More
