With the right financial strategy in place, business owners will build value faster. Many aspiring entrepreneurs believe that starting a business from scratch is the only way to succeed. But what if ...

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Serial acquirer Glacier Bancorp in Kalispell, Montana, is back at the M&A forefront. The $28.2 billion-asset banking company, which more than tripled its asset base with a series of acquisitions over ...

Hilton, after 16 years without an acquisition, has gone on a buying spree this year, snapping up the Graduate Hotels and NoMad brands. Its commercial officer, Chris Silcock, explains why. Hilton has ...

Business models, IT systems and organizational culture are key parts of integration. For example, Casey's recently entered the wholesale fuel business when it acquired CEFCO convenience stores, adding ...

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Fairfax Financial has achieved a 15.9% return on equity through disciplined underwriting and a value-added acquisition strategy. Click here to read the full analysis.

Barnes & Noble continues to grow its presence in the U.S. with a bid submitted to pick up the assets of Books Inc. out of bankruptcy court. Books Inc. has filed a motion asking the U.S. Bankruptcy ...