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Investment Banking Boutique
Clear Rock Associates is a boutique M&A shop located in the heart of Jersey City' s financial center. CRA assists owners of closely held corporations plan for a successful exit, sell their companies, evaluate and execute growth strategies, and effectively finance their business. Our goal is simple: return maximum value to shareholders - whether buying, selling, or operating a company.As a boutique firm, Clear Rock is able to offer personalized, high-touch service to each of our clients. Our thoroughly systematic approach leads to our high success rate. We are integrated into all facets of each deal, with the ultimate goal of a successful transaction for our client.
With access to thousands of funding sources- ranging from private equity and hedge funds to strategic buyers- Clear Rock is uniquely positioned to help you with your transaction needs.
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Creo Capital Acquires Sataria Distribution & Packaging
Creo Capital Partners, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm announced in September it acquired Sataria Distribution and Packaging, an Indiana based provider of 3PL services. Terms were not disclosed. Part of a Roll-up The acquisition of Sataria will continue Creo’s goal to construct a premiere 3PL. The Sataria acquisition follows Creo’s first investment in transportation- the 2006...
C.H. Robinson Worldwide Acquires Transera International
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., one of the largest 3PL’s, announced in late August it has acquired certain operating subsidiaries of Transera International Holdings Ltd., one of the largest privately owned project forwarders in North America. Terms were not disclosed. Classic Build vs. Buy
Ryder to acquire Gordon Truck Leasing
Ryder announced on August 6, 2008 that it plans to acquire the assets of Gordon Truck Leasing, a Philadelphia truck leasing and commercial truck rental company. Terms were not disclosed. With the acquisition, Ryder would acquire Gordon’s fleet of approximately 430 full service lease units, 45 rental units, and 35 held-for-sale units. They would also obtain over 130 of Gordon’s contract...
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Credit Crisis Explained: Part 2
So we continue to hear about the credit crisis - and a lot fo that talk continues to center around the commercial paper market. When we hear problems about liquidity in the market, etc. the reference is often to this short term paper market - not the longer term loans and lines of credit that middle market companies rely on. So what is commercial paper? And why is it important? Simply explain,...
Credit Crisis Explained: Part 1
Of course the credit crisis is complex - especially if CDO's, CLO's, credit default swaps, and mortgage backed securities are not part of your every day conversation. That in mind, we thought we'd add this as a back ground primer- Marketplace does a good job at explaining one of the conerstone issues of the crisis - mortgage securitization and CDO's.
The Rise of the Boutique I-Bank
Information Arbitrage (a great read by the way) had a post regarding the future of Investment Banks. The whole post is worth a read, but a tidbit that we certainly agree with: Investment Banking 2.0 will be the re-emergence of the boutique, the focused, nimble, high-touch firm that was the bedrock of capital formation in the early years of the stock market boom. Because these mega-firms...
The Buyout Industry and All That Debt: What it Means
There is a great article in today's New York Times discussing the titans of the buyout world and the current circumstances that they find themselves in. Whereas most of the brouhaha over the past quarter has centered around either the sub-prime fiasco or the inability to place debt for PEG's "mega deals," this article discusses the current state of the deals that got done. Here...
'07 Transportation Deal Volume Highest Ever
According to the latest report from PricewaterhouseCoopers, transportation and logistics M&A deals closed at a 20 year high. The firm reported 1,291 deals for the year- topping the record setting 2006 pace.
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Vespa Dealers for Sale
Are you interested in purchasing an existing Vespa dealership, or looking for a Vespa Dealer for sale? Please contact us to learn more at 866-648-7640. With the rising price of fuel and a trend towards "all things green," Vespa is well positioned as an attractive luxury brand. We continue to field inquiries regarding the purchase of one or more existing, well run Vespa Dealerships....
Clear Rock at Imprinted Apparel Show, AC
Clear Rock will be attending the Imprinted Apparel Show in Atlantic City. The show is March 7-9, 2008. If you are interested in speaking with a professional about buying a company or selling a company in the imprinted apparel business, please contact Clear Rock to set up a meeting while at the show.
We've Moved! Note our New Address
Clear Rock has just completed a move to a larger office centrally located in Jersey City's financial district, immediately across from Lower Manhattan. The move allows us to continue to expand, as well as be more centrally located to our client base. Our new address is: 75 Montgomery Street, 2nd Floor Jersey City, NJ 07302
Administrative Assistant Opening
Clear Rock has an immediate opening for an Administrative Assistant. To apply, please reply with your resume and cover letter. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. This position is eligible for medical benefits. Please indicate salary requirements with your cover letter. Job description follows below.
Clear Rock Completes Sale of VAR
Clear Rock is pleased to announce the completion of the sale of Beacon Graphics, a Value Added Reseller (VAR) serving the signing making, printing, and imprinted apparel industries. Beacon is one of the nation's leading resellers serving this industry. Clear Rock initiated and advised on the transaction.
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This is the question that we are getting day in and day out. Our take (in short): something is going to happen, but not the sweeping changes that the administration is looking for. As a general statement, we don't see a wholesale impact on benefits / H&L shops out there. Of note, the bigger impact that we are seeing right now groups evaporate as companies shut down - certainly a regionally clustered phenomenon with heavier losses in "rust belt" areas and certain others. Like you, we're looking forward to getting this period of uncertainty in the rear view mirror. And in the meantime, please drop us a line- we'd love to hear your thinking and get your viewpoint as well.
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