News, Events, & Articles
Press releases
10.01.09Core Capital ESG Assists NAVSYS in Launching TIDGET Technologies
Core Capital’s Electronics and Semiconductor Group (ESG) has assisted NAVSYS Corporation in launching its spin-off corporation, TIDGET Technologies. TIDGET will commercialize the NAVSYS proprietary geotagging technology.
10.17.08Core Capital ESG Signs Agreement with Aurora Semiconductor
Core Capital’s Electronics and Semiconductor Group (ESG), has signed an agreement with Aurora Semiconductor to assist them in finding and acquiring a facility to launch the only US-based and US-owned crossover wafer foundry.
10.16.08Core Capital ESG Signs Second Agreement with MathStar, Inc.
Core Capital’s Electronics and Semiconductor Group (ESG), has signed a second agreement with MathStar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MATH), a fabless semiconductor company, to sell their intellectual property.
9.08.08Core Capital ESG to Complete Strategic Analysis for MathStar, Inc.
Core Capital’s Electronics and Semiconductor Group (ESG), has signed an agreement with MathStar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MATH), a fabless semiconductor company, to complete a strategic analysis of their technology and IP.
5.27.08Core Capital ESG to Participate in IEEE Forum Panel Discussion June 6
Chris Baumann, strategic business advisor with Core Capital’s Electronics and Semiconductor Group (ESG), will participate in a keynote panel discussion at the upcoming IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IES) Forum. This conference is sponsored by the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society and co-sponsored by the IEEE Communications Society. The forum will take place June 5-6, 2008 in Santa Clara, CA.
5.12.08ESG Releases Industry Knowledge "Top Ten" List
Core Capital ESG has released its new list: "Top 10 Reasons for Working with a Global Investment Banker Skilled in the Electronics and Semiconductor Markets". The satirical list takes an honest look at the advantages for a technology-oriented company to choose an investment banker with specific experience in the electronics and semiconductor markets.
4.28.08Core Capital's ESG Launches Website, Business Deals Resource and Brochure
ESG has launched a new website featuring a transaction opportunities/deals resource list. The up-to-date list is intended to be a starting point for the electronics and semiconductor industry to view potential business deal opportunities.
4.14.08Core Capital's ESG Signs Agreement with NAVSYS
Core Capital, through its Electronics and Semiconductor Group (ESG), has signed an agreement with NAVSYS Corporation to develop new strategic business initiatives around a the company’s innovative TIDGET technology and intellectual property.
3.03.08Core Capital Engaged by True North Companies
Core Capital has been engaged by True North Companies, LLC to assist in True North’s search for attractive acquisition candidates to add to its current company portfolio. True North is actively seeking to acquire companies in various markets including business-to-business services, healthcare, light manufacturing and equipment rental.
Events
2.24.10ELECTRONICS NEXT 2010 Conference - New Delhi, India
Loren Lancaster, managing director and Ajit Utagikar, India activities manager and value enhancement advisor, both of Core Capital Group's Electronics and Semiconductor Group (ESG), attended this international conference highlighting new technology in the areas of EMS, electronic components, materials, and production equipment in India. For more information, visit http://www.electronicsnext.in.
10.07.09UCCS Competition - Colorado Springs, CO
Eight Colorado Springs businesses and nonprofits were selected by a six judge panel on which Loren Lancaster, managing director of Core Capital’s Electronics and Semiconductor Group (ESG) served. The purpose of the competition is to promote innovation and economic development in the community. For more information, visit http://www.gazette.com/articles/colorado-63424-springs-student.html.
9.11.08Rocky Mountain POSSE - Denver, CO
Loren Lancaster, managing director of Core Capital’s Electronics and Semiconductor Group (ESG) will speak at the Second Annual Rocky Mountain POSSE Photonics & Optics Summit & Special Event. For more information, visit www.spie.org/posse.xml.
6.06.08IEEE Forum Panel Discussion - Santa Clara, CA
Chris Baumann, strategic business advisor with Core Capital’s Electronics and Semiconductor Group (ESG), will participate in a keynote panel discussion at the upcoming IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IES) Forum.
3.16.08IMAPS GBC Conference - Scottsdale, AZ
Loren Lancaster, managing director of Core Capital’s Electronics and Semiconductor Group (ESG) will present “How M&A Activities are Affecting the Supply Chain in the Electronic Packaging Industry.”
Lancaster’s presentation is scheduled for Monday, March 17 at 10:30am, during the council’s microelectronics industry overview. For more information, visit www.imaps.org/programs/gbc08spring.htm.
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Articles
02.12.10Employee Stock Ownership Plans
ESOPs: Not just an exit strategy anymore. This Colorado Springs Business Journal article reviews the advantages of ESOPs. Loren Lancaster contributed to the article.
(http://www.csbj.com)
09.02.09Managing in Uncertain Times
Strategically Managing Your
Company through Uncertain Times provides business owners with information on positioning your company to capitalize on opportunity and mitigate risk. Produced by ESG Navigators.
07.03.09No Easy Exit Strategy
A seminar presented by the Peak Venture Group and the Colorado Springs Technology Incubator focused on the importance of business owners planning an exit strategy. Loren Lancaster contributed to the seminar which was covered by the Colorado Springs Business Journal.
05.31.09M&A Basics
M&A Basics for the Industrial Electronics and Communications Industry is a white paper produced by ESG Navigators that discusses the basics of mergers and acquisitions for this unique industry.
10.31.08Virtual Data in Business
Internet technology has spawned the use of virtual data rooms. Loren Lancaster contributes to this Colorado Springs Business Journal discussion. (http://www.csbj.com)
10.08.08Capital Sources Drying Up
Major sources of commercial capital for small and medium business have been drying up rapidly since late September. Loren Lancaster contributes to this EE Times discussion. (http://www.eetimes.com/miu/showArticle.jhtml)
10.01.08Focus on the Present, Plan for the Future
Consolidation is occuring in the SMT world with some large companies acquiring captive manufacturing capabilities while other electronic companies outsource. Ajit Utagikar of ESG contributes to SMT Magazine (http://smt.pennnet.com) with this article and emphasizes what companies should keep their focus on.
12.14.07Seeking out advice can help in tough economic times
Forecast for 2008 remains positive, despite challenges in maintaining growth and profitability. Loren Lancaster contributes to the Coloardo Springs Business Journal discussion.
1.1.06M&A's huge year
Electronic Business's perpective on 2006 - a glut of investment capital, stronger stock markets and weak IPO demand are fueling a boom in tech mergers and aquistions. Loren Lancaster comments.
11.11.05Connecting to the middle market
Loren Lancaster sits down with the Colorado Springs Business Journal to explain the RF industry's "wireless revolution", and how rising M&A activity is affecting the middle market.
9.5.05Startup funds go private
EE Times article outlines industry perspective, with commentary from Loren Lancaster.
3.18.05Springs-based Core Capital Group is at the core of technology recovery
Core Capital ESG is highlighted in this Colorado Springs Business Journal article.
