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.

Trading Day: Local SEC filings for Sept. 18, 2014

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A local bank’s second in command is planning to retire. A Mechanicsville firm sells $500M in debt to help fund an acquisition and several local insiders buying and selling stock this week.

Shared UVA roots help seal merger

A Shockoe Slip financial firm’s latest acquisition is tinged with the colors of Wahoo blue and orange.

Ratings show stability for local banks

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A ranking of federally insured financial institutions shows second-quarter growth for two local banks, with most others hanging steady to their first-quarter ratings.

Food service giant plans IPO

After going private in 2008, a Goochland distribution company is taking the first steps toward a second IPO. A public launch would put it on level with some of Richmond’s largest corporations.

Golf club readies revamped course

After a summer of renovations, a local club is shooting for a late September opening of its full course.

Eagle Construction boss departs

A longtime head of one of Richmond’s biggest homebuilders has stepped down from his position.

Trading Day: Local SEC filings for 9.4.14

Two local executives resign, including a CEO. A bankrupt local company will pay a consultant $60,000 a month. Another CEO sells off $4M in stock in a busy week for insider filings.