Privately held business services publications

Accessing and securing finance guide

"There is a perception that it is harder to raise equity than it is to raise debt, but the process is fundamentally the same. The objective is to get either lenders or investors excited about a company's future story and predictions that they want to provide capital..."
Stephen McGee
National practice leader corporate finance
Grant Thornton US

Our experts around the world know and understand how challenging securing finance in the most cost effective way is for dynamic, mid-capital privately held businesses. This report is a step-by-step guide outlining this process;  from establishing the need/potential for capital, to effective business planning, to the pros and cons of each funding source available, including:

• debt
• private equity
• alternative financing
• public (IPO).

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International mining report
The report shows that the global mining sector faces an uncertain future, in the shadow of increasing and unpredictable government intervention.

In short, government interventions are:

• raising sector uncertainty and complexity to acute levels, complicating decision making and heightening risks;
• increasing risk for investors, clouding corporate valuations, making it harder to raise capital; and
• affecting project viability by reducing supply, disrupting demand and limiting overall profitability.

Without clarity over the type and extent of government interventions, the development of the mining sector is in danger of stagnating, ultimately threatening global economic growth.

Succeeding at succession series
At Grant Thornton we recognise that owners of privately held businesses seek to transfer ownership, either because they have reached a critical stage of the business cycle or as their personal ambitions develop. Effective succession planning can facilitate a good chance of long term business survival and enhanced financial results for the business owner. On the other hand, without effective succession planning, the business’s future may suffer or the owner may incur financial penalties.

Our "Succeeding at succession" series addresses the issues that we know privately held business leaders face when considering the future success and legacy of their companies. It describes the key planning areas for a successful business progression, from establishing the value of your company, establishing your goals and objectives, selecting an appropriate structure for succession to minimising taxes. 

Succeeding at succession overview brochure. This comprises of:

• Establishing the value of your company
• Establishing your goals and objectives
• Identifying and incentivising successors
• Structuring your transition plan
  

Privately held businesses global capability brochure
Derived from the insights of senior practitioners working directly with privately held businesses, the brochure demonstrates our global reach and expertise within the privately held business market; it covers all market sub-segments, including family enterprise, closely held listed companies, serial entrepreneurs, professional services firms and private equity firms.

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