This is the fourth column in Billboard Insider’s series on out of home debt. We’ve previously discussed factoring, lease financing, and bank financing. Today we talk with Craig Berry of Stark Capital to discuss the pros and cons of using a private specialized lender to finance and grow your OOH […]
Out of home appraiser Paul Wright estimates that there are 200-400 billboard condemnations in the US each year. If you are in business long enough, your out of home company will receive a letter from a state transportation authority notifying you that they are condemning the land on which your […]
We all thought this was coming. For the past year, the billboard industry has experienced a slowdown in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity. Speculation around 2024’s subdued deal flow attributed much of the decreased activity to the high-interest rates seen throughout 2023 and early 2024. In addition, there was a […]
Yesterday Craig Berry of Stark Capital discussed private equity terms and conditions. Today he shares 8 tips for independent operators to consider when negotiating and structuring equity transactions. Tips on Negotiating and Structuring Private Equity Investments: #1 Secure a commitment first before you draw the capital. If the objective is […]
Previous installments of Billboard Insider’s private equity and out of home series have discussed why to raise private equity, what to look for in a partner and how to value your shares. Today Craig Berry of Stark Capital Solutions discusses private equity terms and conditions. Stark Capital has participated in […]
Stark Capital Solutions, an industry-leading capital provider and M&A advisory firm, is proud to announce the celebration of its 20th year in business! Founded by Chris Stark in 2003, Stark Capital has focused predominately on working inside the Billboard Industry with all sizes of independent operators. To highlight some of […]
I agree with the conclusions in Billboard Insider’s July 25, 2023 article on billboard easements. Just a couple additional observations…. We often get asked by sellers who own their land if they are better off reserving an easement and selling the board with a land lease to retain some passive […]
Indianapolis, Indiana – Stark Capital Solutions, a leading OOH capital provider and M&A advisory firm, has promoted Craig Berry from Vice-President to Partner. Craig joined Stark Capital in 2018 after a stint as a small-business owner in Indianapolis. Since joining Stark Capital, Craig has been a leading force in increasing […]
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Stark Capital Solutions, Inc., acted as the exclusive advisor to Crossroads Digital Outdoor, LLC in Lamar’s acquisition of Crossroads’ assets, which was announced yesterday. The purchase includes 18 monopole structures supporting 29 digital advertising faces covering the south central part of Michigan. Crossroads’ strong digital presence made […]
Company: 4R Outdoor Markets: Texas, Florida Address: Houston, Texas Email: ops@rrrrinvestments.com Phone: 850-860-4425 4R outdoor is a family owned business based on Houston Texas. The company’s executive team has over 100 years developing, permitting and building billboard sites in the United States. The firm is run by Barbara Roberts and […]
