Managing Partner, VRS (Valuation & Research Specialists)

VRS (Valuation & Research Specialists)

Financial analyst specializing on corporate valuation. Long-term experience in analyzing and valuing listed and non listed companies in a wide range of business sectors in Europe, North America and internationally. Some of the sectors covered are financial services, industrials, high technology and real estate. Certified Equity Analyst by the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, Greece. Member of the Hellenic Association of Certified Securities Analysts (HACSA), Greece. Associate Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), UK.

Specialties: Applying methods in corporate valuation, developing valuation models and writing equity research and valuation reports. Consulting services to companies with regard to their valuation drivers and potential corporate value, utilized in corporate deals such as mergers, acquisitions and sale of businesses. Specialized financial translations.

Managing Partner

Ally Financial - Suggests Large Fed Cut, Credit Cost Guidance Worsening, Fringe Finco View Can Lead

US Banks and New Capital Rules - GSIBs 9% More Capital, Can Impact Lending, WFC Stands Out Best

Valuation & Research Specialists (VRS) is a boutique financial advisor with more than 17 years of experience in Corporate Valuation and Finance, and a diversified client base including some of the largest Companies in Greece.

Since 2002, VRS has completed more than 200 engagements in the areas of business valuation and financial analysis for more than 100 clients in a wide range of industries.

VRS has been honored to work with small and large private and publicly traded companies in Europe and overseas.

Boutique Financial Advisor

Macroeconomics

<ul><li>Since our latest economic outlook report, the U.S. economy has shown signs of softening, particularly in the labor market, and financial markets have experienced increased volatility.</li><li>While concerns about an imminent recession are overstated, we do anticipate a gradual slowdown in economic activity as we approach 2025.</li><li>This slowdown is likely to be driven by elevated prices and interest rates of the past two years, which will weigh on private sector activity and lead households to become more cautious in their spending.</li></ul>

Since our latest economic outlook report, the U.S. economy has shown signs of softening, particularly in the labor market, and financial markets have experienced increased volatility.While concerns about an imminent recession are overstated, we do anticipate a gradual slowdown in economic activity as we approach 2025.This slowdown is likely to be driven by elevated prices and interest rates of the past two years, which will weigh on private sector activity and lead households to become more cautious in their spending.

UNITED STATES ECONOMY - September 2, 2024