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By: Doug Ferber | On: June 13, 2018 | Category: Uncategorized |

Deal Killers Episode #7 Seller’s Remorse/Surprises

The seventh and final installment in RBR+TVBR‘s limited “Deal Killers” podcast series focuses on the many things that could derail a transaction. The first topic is an unpleasant one for […]

By: Doug Ferber | On: June 13, 2018 | Category: Uncategorized |

Deal Killers Episode #6 Change In Business Performance

Can a “material adverse change” derail the purchase of a radio or TV station? Erwin Krasnow, a partner at Washington law firm Garvey Schubert Barer, takes the mic in this […]

By: Doug Ferber | On: June 13, 2018 | Category: Uncategorized |

Deal Killers Episode #5 Lack Of Preparation

In this fifth episode, the tough realities of “lack of preparation” in a media transaction are discussed with Doug Ferber CEO of DEFcom Advisors, Erwin Krasnow of Garvey Schubert Barer, […]

By: Doug Ferber | On: June 13, 2018 | Category: Uncategorized |

Deal Killers Episode #4 Shoddy Financial Records

When it comes to making a deal happen, most buyers will use a cash flow multiple as an important element in valuing a station — and will rely on the […]

By: Doug Ferber | On: June 13, 2018 | Category: Uncategorized |

Deal Killers Episode #3 Unclear Post-Closing Goals

Many sellers underestimate how much cash they will need post-exit and overestimate the company’s value, and Community Broadcasters COO Bruce Mittman, President/CEO Jim Leven and Controller Peter Henderson share their […]

By: Doug Ferber | On: June 13, 2018 | Category: Uncategorized |

Deal Killers Episode #2 Loss Of Key Employee

Some buyers regard the retention of key employees following the closing of a radio or TV station acquisition as an essential element of the deal. Yet, sellers often do not […]

By: Doug Ferber | On: June 13, 2018 | Category: Uncategorized |

Deal Killers Episode #1 Unrealistic Price Expectations

While in Las Vegas for the National Association of Broadcasters convention Doug Ferber of DEFcom Advisors and Erwin Krasnow of Garvey Schubert and barer discussed the article they wrote for […]

By: Doug Ferber | On: December 22, 2017 | Category: Uncategorized |

Broadcast Deal Myths Debunked (Episode #10)

In this tenth and final episode of our attempt to debunk common broadcast deal myths, we take on the myth that “Murphy’s Law” and “The Greater Fool Theory” do not […]

By: Doug Ferber | On: December 22, 2017 | Category: Uncategorized |

Broadcast Deal Myths Debunked (Episode #9)

In this ninth episode of our attempt to debunk common broadcast deal myths, we take on the myth that one should avoid deal intermediaries.  

By: Doug Ferber | On: December 22, 2017 | Category: Uncategorized |

Broadcast Deal Myths Debunked (Episode #8)

In this eighth episode of our attempt to debunk common broadcast deal myths, we discuss the belief among some wanna-be station owners that they can bank on 100% leveraged purchases.