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by Donna Duke Despite the gloomy title, this is an entertaining book. It is a practical guide, often accompanied by amusing observations, to insolvency and recovery. It is written by two US investment bankers but offers insight throughout as to the … Read more

Though its investment in an investment banking and financial advisory services firm stands out from its usual lineup of tangible product producing companies, Allied Capital Corp.’s $8.3 million pledge of faith in the Gordian Group may prove to be one … Read more

Allied Capital Corporation (NYSE:ALD) announced Friday that it has made a strategic investment in Gordian Group, a leading national provider of investment banking and financial advisory services. “Allied Capital’s investment in Gordian Group provides us with an excellent opportunity that … Read more

M&A Roundup There’s no tune so standard that gifted players can’t rework it to make it sparkle. Take that m&a warhorse, the confidentiality agreement. Usually, the requiring bidder secrecy is part of the tire-kicking process when companies are considering an … Read more

The weakening economy that’s inspiring many companies to trim down to survive is leading Corporate America’s powerhouses in the other direction: Fatten up while smaller competitors are struggling. The giants of U.S. industry, such as General Electric Co and Tyco … Read more

Easy money is a thing of the past. Troubled companies today are more likely to find lenders (particularly secured lenders) demanding a quick sale or merger rather than extending further financing. The professionals at Gordian Group LP, a New York–based … Read more