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All businesses Eventually Exit or Die – The oldest business known to still exist sold after 1400 years.

How2Exit

The founder of Kongō Gumi was Tajima no Masakado, who began his business by producing temple sculptures for nearby Buddhist shrines. Although modern technology has allowed them to apply their skills to different types of projects today, the company's core business remains shrine and temple construction.

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Impax Asset Management to acquire corporate credit business from partner firm Formuepleje Group

The TRADE

It has approximately £351 million in assets under management and manages two strategies: global high yield, launched in 2006, and emerging market corporate debt, launched in 2010. The post Impax Asset Management to acquire corporate credit business from partner firm Formuepleje Group appeared first on The TRADE.

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I should cocoa: how Hotel Chocolat became a £534m prize for Mars

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

The book inspired Thirlwell in 2006 to buy the 101-hectare (250-acre) cocoa estate in St Lucia. “We With US group’s might behind it, upmarket UK chocolate firm may overcome recent stumbling blocks “I firmly believe that buying Rabot estate was destiny,” said Angus Thirlwell, the co-founder of Hotel Chocolat.

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The Art of Acquisition: Building a Stronger Business through Strategic Mergers

Sun Acquisitions

In business, mergers and acquisitions are often perceived through the lens of financial transactions and corporate strategy. Far from being mere business deals, mergers can be seen as an art form—an intricate dance of collaboration, innovation, and transformation to build more robust, resilient entities.

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M&A: A Strategic Tool for Supercharged Growth

Sun Acquisitions

Companies are constantly under pressure to grow and innovate in today’s fast-paced business world. Here are two well-known examples: Disney’s Acquisition of Pixar: In 2006, Disney acquired Pixar Animation Studios, a leading producer of computer-animated films. What is M&A?

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How to Sell Business Equity

Sun Acquisitions

Should you sell business goodwill? One of the biggest advantages of raising capital via the selling of equity is that, unlike debt, the business owner isn’t weighed down with payback quotas and inflated interest rates. If you enjoy being a solo entrepreneur, then selling business equity may not be the right path for you.

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Founder’s Five: Rob Brodo, Advantexe

Tyton Partners

Rob Brodo, and Joe and Jim Gekoski founded Advantexe in 2006 to improve the business acumen of client organizations. Advantexe was founded in 2006 by Rob Brodo, Joe Gekoski, and his brother Jim. Its mission is to help client organizations achieve their missions by improving the business acumen of their managers.