By Marlene Givant Star and Sam Weisberg, with analytics by Greg Falkowski and Nikhil Jog. A mix of short-term benefits and long-term headwinds are making for an uncertain IPO environment for tankers and rigs, said three sector bankers. Falling oil prices are benefitting shipping companies in the near term by reducing bunker fuel costs, which constitute 20% to 30% of the total operational cost. This results in better margins and enables the shipping companies to pay down their debt, said Jim.
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Offshore rig and tanker IPOs face choppy waters, sinking oil prices, The Edge exposes situation
Jan 21, 2015
Three Consumer Goods Companies That May Benefit From Spinoffs
Jan 20, 2015
By Michael Ide, Staff Writer at ValueWalk: The Edge Consulting Group (ECG), which issues regular reports on special situations, has recommended that its clients keep a close watch on Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ENR) Holdings, Unilever N.V. (ADR) (NYSE:UN) N.V., and Wyndham Worldwide Corp. because they are hovering above what ECG considers to be a great entry point. Energizer Holdings is going to split into two separately listed companies later this year, and ECG thinks that Unilever and.
Rare Interview on Special Situation & Spinoff Investing with CEO, Jim Osman
Jan 16, 2015
By Khai Nguyen, senior writer Harvest (hvst.com): For savvy investors seeking significant under-covered opportunities and new ideas they can trust; Harvest, the latest US investors platform that boasts registered investors such as Kyle Bass and Dan Loeb, recently got the opportunity to interview, Jim Osman, Founder and CEO of The Edge Consulting Group revealing his renowned insight on what he both visions and will be targeting in 2015.
Best in the biz? Buffett vs. Malone closer than you think, The Edge reveals study
Jan 3, 2015
By Richard Morgan, Senior Staff Writer, New York Post: The Oracle of Omaha has been bested by the Cable Cowboy. Warren Buffett is hailed as the world’s greatest investor — but rival investing legend John Malone has him beat in more recent times and in rockier markets, an analysis reveals.
Signs point to New York Stock Exchange going up for sale, The Edge discusses analysis of NYSE’s future
Dec 28, 2014
By John Aidan Byrne, Senior Staff Writer, New York Post
Oil Shakeout, Corporate Breakups Could Drive Merger And Acquisition Activity In 2015
Dec 23, 2014
By Antoine Gara, Forbes Staff writer: The drilling industry’s woes as the price of oil sits below $60 a barrel are expected to become a new driver of merger and acquisition activity in 2015, after a banner year for deal-making as steadily rising U.S. economic data and an easing of political battles in Washington pushed stock markets to new records, outweighing tremendous geopolitical turmoil. Corporate spinoff activity, urged on by increasingly powerful activist hedge fund investors and CEO’s.
Corporate Spinoffs Expected to Grow Next Year, Study Finds – NYT DealBook
Dec 22, 2014
By Michael J De La Merced, Senior Writer, NYT DealBook:
Why spinoffs trend looks good for 2015, CNBC interviews The Edge Consulting Group
Dec 17, 2014
With CNBC anchor, Seema Mody: Spinoffs have been a major theme this year [2014] for financial markets. Ryan Mendy, COO of The Edge, discusses the trend further and discusses how it will continue into 2015.
Amazon’s name gets tossed into spinoff ring, The Edge calls Bezos Break-up
Dec 16, 2014
By John Jannarone, CNBC Senior Writer:
Another Corporate Split In 2015? Edge calls out Amazon
Dec 16, 2014
By Meghan Ottolini, Editor and Joseph Tsidulko of CRN: