Michael Schwartz

Michael Schwartz is the editor of Richmond BizSense, and covers banking, lawsuits, finance, M&A and golf. He can be reached at [email protected] or 804-855-1037.

Hooters owner is in ‘wind-down’ mode

Hooters reopening

A local restaurant group turned over the keys to one of its last remaining Richmond locations and is in the process of ceasing operations.

Trading Day: Inside local SEC filings for 3.21.13

Shareholders ask for changes at a big Richmond firm. A $500,000 stock sale for a local director. And a Richmond REIT buys three hotels, including one in Northern Virginia.

DealFlow: Local investment banking roundup for 3.20.13

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Several acquisitions involving local private companies this month. And deals closed by Harris Williams, Smither & Co., Marriott & Co., Matrix Capital Markets and BB&T Capital Markets.

REIT beefs up as it eyes an IPO

Abbington Place and Ashley Court

A local REIT is wasting little time and spending plenty of money in its march toward a public offering.