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Feature Article Archive

The Housing Downturn and Implications for Related Industries
New home starts and existing home sales affect many areas of the economy 
by Stephanie Hessler, Vice President - Business Development & Research, Gordon Brothers Group

The Furniture Industry
An industry in transition
by Tom Scotti, Managing Director, Gordon Brothers Group - Appraisal & Valuation Division

So You Think the Price of Oil Only Affects the Cost of Gas at the Pump?
Multitude of areas also impacted by rising petroleum costs
by Bob Maroney, President, Gordon Brothers Industrial

How the new Bankruptcy Code Will Change the Way You Lend
A practical perspective for asset-based lenders
by Kenneth S. Frieze, President, Gordon Brothers Asset Advisors

Brand Appraisals:
Valuing intellectual property in distressed situations
by Ken Frieze, President, Gordon Brothers Asset Advisors

Monitoring Tips

Big Changes in Tier 1 Plastics
Lenders should be alert to this specific value change
by Tom Scotti, Managing Director, Gordon Brothers Asset Advisors

Market Forces Changing Values:
The ability to adapt a business model to reflect anticipated short- and long-term industry changes directly affects a company's value.
by Tom Scotti, Managing Director, Gordon Brothers Asset Advisors

Collateral Marketing:
The example of wholesale consumer product inventory
by Tom Scotti, Managing Director, Gordon Brothers Asset Advisors

The Nuances of Top Line Sales
Consider the "below the line" incentives
by Tom Scotti, Managing Director, Gordon Brothers Asset Advisors

Rental Fleet Loans
Monitor changes in the equipment utilization
by Tom Scotti, Managing Director, Gordon Brothers Asset Advisors

Collateral Value Insights

 Wholesale Inventory
 The Impact of FOB Direct Shipments on the Asset Based Lenders Borrowing   Base
 by Robert M. Himmel, Principal & Managing Director, Gordon Brothers Group

 Machinery and Equipment and Industrial Inventory:
 Finding Value in Hidden Places
 by Richard Scales, ASA, Gordon Brothers - Industrial Division

 Retail:
 Increased Value for Drugstores Driven by Aging US Population
 from First Research

Real Estate:
  In a World of Changing Retail, Some Things are Consistent
  by Matthew L. Rufrano, Managing Director DJM Realty

 Retail:
 
The Unfolding of a New Department Store Landscape 
 by Ann Merrill, Managing Director, Gordon Brothers Group - Retail Division,
 Bradley W. Snyder, Principal Managing Director,
 Gordon Brothers Group - Retail Division

 Retail:
 Grocery Stores and Supermarkets
  from First Research

 Machinery & Equipment
 Industrial Assets Boosted by Hidden Value
 by Bob Maroney, President, Gordon Brothers Industrial
 
 
Retail Inventory
 Baby Boomer Apparel Raises Value for National Chains 
 by Gary Kulp, President, Gordon Brothers Retail Partners
 
 
Wholesale Inventory
 Value of High-End Brands Produced in China Rising
 by Lawrence A. Siff, CEO, Gordon Brothers Wholesale

 Wholesale Inventory: 
 
Price deflation at first cost wholesale and how it impacts lenders 
 by Robert Himmel, Principal & Managing Director

 Industrial Insights:
 Profile of the chemicals manufacturing industry
 From First Research

 Retail Acquisitions:
 What are the key drivers behind recent boom in retailing M&A?
 by Jeff Bloomberg, Office of the Chairman, Gordon Brothers Group, and
 Andy Graiser, Co-President of Gordon Brothers Group's real estate subsidary,
 DJM Asset Management

Archive Articles

Converting Assets to Fund Turnarounds:
Cash remains king
by Mark Schwartz, Ken Frieze, Andy Graiser, Gary Kulp and Lawrence Siff

Failing Credits:
Minimizing surprises & maximizing value
by Ken Frieze, President, Gordon Brothers Asset Advisors

Playing to Win:
How appraisers are helping lenders secure deals & avoid losses
by Ken Frieze, President, Gordon Brothers Group Asset Advisors

Supermarket Sector:
Understanding the dynamics
by Andy Graiser & Tom Scotti

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Ken Frieze
Principal
Gordon Brothers Group
 
Bob Maroney
President
Gordon Brothers Group
Industrial Division
 
Tom Scotti
Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer
Gordon Brothers Group
Appraisal & Valuation Division
 
Henry Mittelman
Principal,
President of Appraisal Development
(617) 422-6543
hmittelman@gordonbrothers.com
Steve Sigel
Managing Director,
Director of Business Development
(617) 422-6245
ssigel@gordonbrothers.com

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