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A New Route to Wall Street (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)

Many of us hadn’t heard of special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, until last year, when they were suddenly everywhere. read more >
Franklin McLarty, executive chairman of MDH Acquisition, says it seeks high-quality businesses.
Banking & Finance / Investments / Public Companies / Transportation

Franklin McLarty’s MDH Cancels Merger With Olive.com

The special purpose acquisition company announced the deal with Olive in July. read more >
Franklin McLarty, executive chairman of MDH Acquisition, says it seeks high-quality businesses.
Public Companies

McLarty’s MDH Acquisition Merges With Olive.com

MDH Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company founded by Franklin McLarty and Beau Blair, will merge with Olive.com and its affiliate PayLink Direct. read more >
Franklin McLarty, executive chairman of MDH Acquisition, says it seeks high-quality businesses.
Banking & Finance / Business Services / Investments / Public Companies

Investors Rush for Chance to Put Cash Into Special PurposesLock Icon

Franklin McLarty's MDH Acquisition Corp. finds a crowded field in the SPAC market, which has grown exponentially in the past couple of years. read more >
Beau Blair, left, managing partner of McLarty Capital Partners, and Franklin McLarty, co-founder of the $225 million small business fund.
Business Services / Investments / Real Estate / Retail / Small Business / Transportation

McLarty Capital Partners Makes Loans, Invests Equity

As an SBIC, McLarty Capital has the flexibility of working with a business as a lender or as an equity partner with a minority or majority position. The seven deals it has closed to date represent a mix of each kind. read more >
From left to right, Kevin Huchingson, Beau Blair and Franklin McLarty.
Public Companies / Transportation

LR’s CapRocq Automotive Partners With NY Firm on $66M Acquisition, Lease Back

Franklin McLarty and Beau Blair form CapRocq Automotive and partner with a New York firm on a series of auto dealership transactions. read more >