The Best Deals Are Always *After* The Holidays
Just like with Christmas, all the good companies went on the clearance rack after the buyout boom. Meaning, the stock market is about 4,000 points below where it was a year ago, and there are some steals to be had on solid public companies. Companies that could easily be taken private by a PE firm… if they only had the money. Too bad they maxed out their credit cards. Seeking Alpha created a list of 100 strong take-private targets, based on steady cash flows, good balance sheets, a low valuation, and the ability to pay 9% interest on debt. Peruse the list if you’re in the mood for window shopping at stores that are now, sadly, out of everyone’s price range. (Don’t worry, there are a few sub-$500 million market cap targets listed. Cross Country Healthcare anyone?) Seeking Alpha: 100 Companies That Can Take Themselves Private
