Entrepreneurs put their blood, sweat, and tears into the success of their businesses, but ownership shouldn’t always last forever and M&A transactions ar the best way out! Unfortunately, [...]
M&A transactions are the complex and lengthy final step business owners take in their journey towards letting go of their legacy. Unfortunately, even with an experienced investment banker on [...]
The whole goal of an M&A transaction is to have both parties reach an agreement that satisfies their wants and needs. The path to the optimal outcome is one that requires excellent [...]
Selling your business is not just a huge leap of faith—it’s also a way to financially benefit from your life’s work at your business. As much as every seller would like their M&A transaction [...]
Middle-market mergers and acquisitions transactions have increased significantly over the past few years. With increased market strength comes a rise in valuations and the arrival of ideal [...]
If a buyer came to the table with sufficient cash to offer you total financial security, would you be willing to sell today? According to a recent survey, 75% of owners say yes. Owners are [...]
When middle-market businesses seek to acquire other companies, they usually have one goal in mind: growth. Recent research suggests that about 70% of middle-market companies who acquired another [...]
Most people know about two types of investment bankers. Only one type exists. In Hollywood, the excesses of the 1980s have been sensationalized into the sociopathic bankers of American Psycho and [...]
There is perhaps nothing that can produce more hand-wringing and frustration than a valuation leading up to a sale. The following strategies can help you get a realistic valuation. The Most [...]
M&A advisors are rapidly increasing in popularity, particularly among the lower middle market. Yet many owners have never heard of them. A generation ago, M&A advisors more typically [...]
