TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 27, 2023

Uplift had raised nearly $700 million in equity and debt, securing $123 million at a reported $195 million valuation in its Series C round alone. Uplift was founded in 2014 by Brian Barth, who previously sold his travel startup SideStep to Kayak for $200 million. billion to just $6.7

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Sica Fletcher

JULY 31, 2024

With such a high level of competition, they face the double-edged sword of higher overall valuations vs. a relatively smaller initial payout as equity becomes an increasingly larger percentage of buyer offers. Although sellers are in a good position to sell, they need to be wary of the equity that’s being offered.

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Sica Fletcher

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Changes in the Valuation Process Valuation is the first formal step in the M&A deal process, taking place once the seller has gathered all their preliminary documents and made any necessary changes to the company's internal structure to make it more profitable. Family-specific financial arrangements.

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Sica Fletcher

JULY 11, 2024

Equity Is the Name of the Game Using equity in place of cash payouts has become the M&A standard across all industries over the last 10 years, now comprising approximately 90% of the payouts in modern insurance M&A deal structures. Pay attention to how the equity a buyer offers is actually valued.

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Sica Fletcher

MAY 29, 2024

2) our team noted unexpected increases in the valuation multiples offered for insurance agencies, as depicted below. In only the last two years, we’ve seen the percentage of equity in insurance M&A transactions double, indicating a strong growth trajectory for equity to play increasingly larger roles in future deals.

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InvestmentBank.com

OCTOBER 24, 2019

For the better part of the last decade, physician practices have seen a wave of consolidation by hospitals and private equity with 2018 being no exception [1]. In fact, acquisitions by hospitals and private equity in provider services broke records last year according to Bain & Co’s 2019 global healthcare report. 2014, March 25).

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Sica Fletcher

JULY 23, 2024

Read the Offer Closely Our experience with insurance M&A transactions has taught us two central lessons that we take into every deal: Not all equity is the same “Multiple of what” is more important than the multiple itself First, it’s important to understand that equity will inevitably be a part of your deal. Still Uncertain?

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Sica Fletcher

MAY 15, 2024

essentially boils down to three major steps: Determine your insurance agency’s EBITDA Determine the standard valuation multiple for an agency of your size Multiply your EBITDA by the multiple to determine your expected payout (i.e., Learn more at SicaFletcher.com.

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Sica Fletcher

MAY 8, 2024

While we’ve already written extensively on the process of insurance agency valuation , the following sections focus on what to look for in the earliest stages of considering a sale - in other words, what deciding factors to look for to determine whether you should sell your agency. A Growth in Owner Equity. What Documents Do I Need?

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Sica Fletcher

DECEMBER 12, 2019

(Otherwise Known as “How Acquisitions Are Structured”) Our November blog post asked how a smaller agency can take advantage of the tsunami of private equity investment in insurance brokerages. Barring extenuating circumstances, 100% of the “value” of the equity is usually paid at the closing of the transaction.

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Sica Fletcher

AUGUST 6, 2024

Founded in 2014, they have consistently ranked at the top of the S&P Global Data's rankings for investment banks, totaling an average of 100 deals per year. Its team prioritizes the long-term value of your agency, making it a particularly good partner in private equity acquisitions. Learn more at SicaFletcher.com.

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Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

For instance, the Bali Package in 2014 aimed at streamlining trade, allowing developing countries more options for food security, and providing better trade opportunities for the least developed countries. Such disputes can significantly impact the valuation and financial planning of the companies involved.

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OfficeHours

JULY 18, 2023

I started my career in 2014 as an investment banking analyst in an oil & gas coverage group. In June of 2014, when I finished training and first hit the desk, the price of oil was $105 per barrel (West Texas Intermediate, or WTI). investment banking, private equity , VC, etc.) and how our process works.

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Growth Business

MAY 31, 2023

By Dom Walbanke on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success According to research from Beauhurst , the first quarter of 2022 was the top performing equity investment quarter on record, with £7.28bn invested into UK start-ups. Investors typically invest between £250,000 and £2m in equity funding in tech start-ups.

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Growth Business

AUGUST 22, 2023

This valuation is either achieved through an equity financing round or via financial performance indicators. In August 2021, ZEPZ raised $292m in a funding round which saw its valuation increase to $5bn. #7 9 – Lendable Value: £3.5bn reported Founded: 2014 What do they do? 1.75bn Founded: 2014 What do they do?

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Sica Fletcher

APRIL 11, 2024

In these situations, it’s common to see deals with low cash payouts and a higher degree of equity. Your agency valuation will play a large role in influencing how buyers perceive your agency’s worth. Take time before bringing your agency to market to optimize your daily operations, thus increasing the likelihood of a higher valuation.

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Sica Fletcher

MARCH 10, 2020

The issue with this is that the valuation of insurance brokers is invariably calculated as Pro Forma EBITDA multiplied by the EBITDA multiple. It takes both variables to come up with an adequate valuation, and you need professional assistance to calculate the Pro Forma EBITDA properly.

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Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 17, 2024

In contrast, the financing activities involve all transactions that affect the equity and liabilities of a company. read more and balance sheet Balance Sheet A balance sheet is one of the financial statements of a company that presents the shareholders' equity, liabilities, and assets of the company at a specific point in time.

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InvestmentBank.com

MAY 26, 2021

As the world headed into the uncharted territory of a worldwide pandemic, investors in both debt and equity markets reacted to shifts and changing conditions in several interesting ways, and the lessons they learned and the actions they take this year will set the stage for everyone’s access to capital in the years to come.

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Tyton Partners

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In 2014-2015, we decided to take our impact to the next level. Gender and Equity Focus : BCV is a women-led fund with a strong commitment to gender equality and equity. Additionally, BCV seeks out founders who exhibit conscious leadership, integrity, and a commitment to equity in their business operations. million women.

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Growth Business

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Despite investment in the first half of 2023 dropping to £4.6bn from 2022’s £10.8bn as a result of rising interest rates, high inflation, a decrease in valuations and geopolitical tensions globally, UK fintechs are still attracting more VC investment than all other EMEA fintechs combined, with a significant percentage coming from US investors.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

AUGUST 14, 2024

Again, these are all perfectly viable and profitable businesses, but they don’t have the same margin or valuation profile as true SaaS companies. Success stories such as Palantir and Red Hat exist, but they are more like exceptions that prove the rule. vs. how much money it makes.

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Sica Fletcher

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The following article details the process of selling an insurance agency book of business in 2024, including deviations from the process of selling an agency, the valuation process, and common payout structures. This means getting a formal valuation done - typically through your M&A advisor, but sometimes through a third party.

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Sica Fletcher

MARCH 26, 2024

This usually leads to equity-based payouts. private equity firms, investment banks, individual investors). Valuation For a more in-depth examination of the valuation process, consult our previous article on the subject here. Valuation is a process in and of itself. A Quick Turnaround.

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Cooley M&A

MAY 5, 2020

2014) (“MFW”) and its progeny applies in a non- MFW scenario (i.e., Each of the defendant directors (or their affiliates) agreed to rollover a substantial part of their equity as part of the transaction, and received certain other benefits not shared with the disinterested public stockholders. from the outset). 3d 635 (Del.

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