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Investment Grade Corporate Reporting
A plain‑English playbook for corporate reporting investors can actually use If you’ve ever opened a “sustainability report” and felt lost in acronyms, you’re not alone. In 2012, Making Investment Grade argued for disclosures that real investors could trust. In 2025, we finally have the scaffolding to do that—without jargon. This guide explains, in clear language,…
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Investment Grade M&A: Becoming an Investment Grade Company and Maximizing Your Exit Value
Selling your business is one of the most critical decisions you will ever make, not just financially, but also emotionally and strategically. The traditional M&A landscape is often transactional, focused narrowly on financial metrics, leaving substantial value on the table. Investment Grade M&A offers an entirely different approach: positioning your business strategically to become an…
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Medical Office Buildings: Making the Grade as Premium Investment Real Estate in 2025
14th September 2025 | by the Investment Grade Team
In the diverse landscape of commercial real estate, medical office buildings (MOBs) have emerged as a standout investment-grade asset class. Long overlooked in favor of more traditional commercial properties, MOBs continue to demonstrate remarkable resilience, stability, and growth potential, particularly in today’s uncertain economic climate. As we navigate through 2025, the healthcare real estate sector…
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The Walgreens Takeover Investment Grade
14th September 2025 | by the Investment Grade Team
Sycamore’s $10B Walgreens Takeover: Investors Parse the Risks and Rewards Deerfield, IL & New York City (March 10, 2025) – Walgreens Boots Alliance’s journey as a public company is drawing to a dramatic close. In a deal that marks one of the largest leveraged buyouts in years, private equity firm Sycamore Partners agreed to acquire…
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Investment Grade Capital Markets: The Gold Standard for Stability and Growth
14th September 2025 | by the Investment Grade Team
How Institutional Capital Moves and What Investors Need to Know Defining Investment Grade Capital MarketsInvestment Grade Capital Markets refer to the global financial arena where securities, real estate, and other assets are held to rigorous creditworthiness standards. Securities within this category are rated BBB- (or Baa3) and above by major credit rating agencies such as…
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From Defensive to Cyclical: Uncovering the Secrets Behind Today’s Investment Grade Corporate Bonds
14th September 2025 | by the Investment Grade Team
In an era of shifting economic winds and rapid market evolution, the investment-grade corporate bond market stands out as a bastion of stability and opportunity. As investors navigate a world where interest rates, inflation, and various macroeconomic factors continuously redefine risk, corporate bonds offer a compelling blend of income and quality that can underpin even…
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The Power of Cost Segregation in Commercial Real Estate:
14th September 2025 | by the Investment Grade Team
Overview of Cost Segregation and Its Role in CRE Contributor: Eli Schultz Cost segregation is a tax strategy that has quietly become a secret weapon for commercial real estate investors. At its core, cost segregation involves identifying and reclassifying components of a building into shorter depreciation categories, rather than treating the entire property as a…
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Beyond Numbers: Elevating Corporate Reporting to Investment Grade
The landscape of investment grade corporate reporting has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent decades, driven by the evolving demands of investors, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies. Traditional financial reporting, once deemed sufficient to gauge an organization’s health, is now seen as incomplete in capturing the true value of a business. Today’s investment environment demands more…
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Unlocking Value with Investment Grade Sale Leasebacks: A Strategic Guide for Business Owners
14th September 2025 | by the Investment Grade Team
The Strategic Power of Investment Grade Sale Leasebacks in Commercial Real Estate Sale-leasebacks have emerged as a sophisticated financial solution for business owners who own real estate across a wide range of asset classes. By converting real estate assets into liquid capital while retaining operational control, this strategy offers businesses in healthcare, retail, industrial, and…
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