Posts in Category: Advisory & Consulting
Is Fracking Good or Bad?
In 2001, a business associate asked me if I thought fracking was a good thing or a bad thing. I responded by asking him if he was in favor of U.S. independence from foreign oil. He said, “Well, it depends.” I asked, “On what?” He replied, “On whether it’s a good thing or a bad…
What Do Canadian Frac Sand Producers Know That West Texas Producers Don’t?
I recently returned from a trip to Calgary, Alberta where I traveled to accomplish two objectives. First, I attended the Canadian Frac Sand Conference on September 11 and 12 with the goal of returning with more useful information than I’ve taken away from the few conferences I’ve attended in the US. Second, I needed to…
Due Diligence Checklist – 7 Things You Don’t Want to Miss
I’ve lead or participated in many acquisition due diligence investigations over the years. The process can be laborious at times but, also sometimes fascinating. Each project is unique and generally interesting but, when the company being acquired is privately held, the process can include some cool twists and turns. Since these companies have less restrictive…
