This week we continue our conversation with Jonathan Bock, CFA, Senior Analyst, Wells Fargo Securities. Jonathan is one of the foremost experts on BDCs in the banking industry / research community. The BDC Almanac (his primer) and the Wells Fargo BDC Scorecard (his quarterly) are the most read research reports in the market today.  Second of…

This week we speak with Jonathan Bock, CFA, Senior Analyst, Wells Fargo Securities. Jonathan is one of the foremost experts on BDCs in the banking industry / research community. The BDC Almanac (his primer) and the Wells Fargo BDC Scorecard (his quarterly) are the most read research reports in the market today.    The Lead…

This week we continue our conversation with Ian MacTaggart, President & COO, and Joan McCabe, Managing Director, Brynwood Partners. Founded in 1984, Brynwood Partners is a controlled oriented, operationally-focused lower middle market private equity firm that is consumer sector focused and has established a strong niche in the corporate carve out sector. Brynwood is currently…

This week we speak with Ian MacTaggart, President & COO, and Joan McCabe, Managing Director, Brynwood Partners. Founded in 1984, Brynwood Partners is a controlled oriented, operationally-focused lower middle market private equity firm that is consumer sector focused and has established a strong niche in the corporate carve out sector. Brynwood is currently investing Brynwood…

This week we continue our conversation with Zachary Iscol, founder and CEO of Hirepurpose, an organization developed by veterans for veterans to assist in the transition from military to civilian careers.  Zach is a combat decorated Marine Officer and Iraq veteran. He is also the Executive Director of the Headstrong Project, a non-profit organization that provides…

This week we speak with Zachary Iscol, founder and CEO of Hirepurpose, an organization developed by veterans for veterans to assist in the transition from military to civilian careers.  Zach is a combat decorated Marine Officer and Iraq veteran. He is also the Executive Director of the Headstrong Project, a non-profit organization that provides cost-free…

This week we conclude our conversation with Stephen Lewis, founder, Cross Border Strategies LLC. His firm provides advice to global middle market companies as they structure transactions internationally and assists those companies in sourcing the necessary financing. Second of two parts – View part one The Lead Left: Steve, last week we discussed how it’s easier…

This week we speak with Stephen Lewis, founder, Cross Border Strategies LLC. His firm provides advice to global middle market companies as they structure transactions internationally and assists those companies in sourcing the necessary financing. The Lead Left: Steve, it’s been a while since we’ve spoken. Remind our readers what your firm focuses on. Stephen Lewis: We…

For those readers who missed it, this week we reprint in part an interview with Buyouts’ editor, David Toll that appeared in PE HUB on May 6th. You can read the complete conversation by clicking on the link at the bottom of this section. After a two-year hiatus, Randy Schwimmer is back with his weekly e-newsletter covering…

This week we conclude our conversation with  Mark Gold, chief executive officer/chief investment officer, Hillmark Capital Management LLC and its affiliate NewMark Capital LC. Hillmark is a NY-based investment management firm focusing on broadly syndicated loans through CLO vehicles.  Second of two parts – View part one The Lead Left: Mark, we’re seeing a rush by managers to issue…