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.

Timeshare firm looks to settle dispute from attorney’s estate

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As it hovers in Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, a local timeshare and resort development company is close to settling a longstanding legal dispute with the estate of a deceased Richmond attorney. And if approved, the agreement could end with the sale of the firm’s resort in the Bahamas and a windfall inheritance for two local churches.

Trading Day: Local SEC filings for 6.19.14

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A busy week for local banks as one opens its newest branch and another clears one of the final hurdles in its latest acquisition. And a local tobacco company must pay a $57 million fine related to some of its European operations.

DealFlow: Investment banking/M&A roundup for 6.18.14

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A local firm works a $1B deal. Transactions closed by Harris Williams, BB&T Capital Markets, Matrix Capital Markets and others. Plus local deals in banking, insurance and booze.

Firm’s acquisition count hits double digits

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Armed with another big pool of money from a New York private equity firm, a fast growing Richmond insurance brokerage firm last month closed its 10th acquisition in three years.

Trading Day: Local SEC filings for 6.12.14

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A $15,000 a month consulting gig for the former president of a local Fortune 500. Two members of the Gottwald family increase their stake in a Richmond firm. And a Glen Allen bank fully buys its way out of TARP.

Timeshare / resort firm files Chapter 11

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A Richmond-based company which has developed a resort in the Bahamas, filed for bankruptcy earlier this week. It owes millions to several local organizations, and its total debts could add up to as much as $50 million.

Richmond lands six on Fortune 500

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The usual gang of companies represented the Richmond market in the latest Fortune 500 list, released Monday by Fortune magazine.

Bank deals heating up for summer

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Feeling confident after a $50 million capital raise, a local bank has lined up an acquisition in Hampton Roads. And it’s the second purchase announced by an area bank in recent weeks.