Sica Fletcher

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

When insurance agency sellers have already met with prospective buyers, they may have been offered a valuation based on their “adjusted EBITDA.” The following article provides a brief overview of EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA valuations for insurance agencies. What Is EBITDA? What Is Adjusted EBITDA?

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Sica Fletcher

APRIL 30, 2024

This article presents a step-by-step guide on how to value an insurance agency - both in the sense of how a valuation agency/M&A advisor goes about valuation, and also in terms of what insurance agency owners can do to maximize their valuation prior to running an M&A deal.

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Sica Fletcher

JUNE 14, 2024

M&A professionals prefer it over other valuation methods for this reason, because it provides buyers with a clearer picture of how much the agency is worth to them. While valuation multiples – especially for private companies – have been a hidden source of information for decades, it has become more transparent in the last few years.

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Sica Fletcher

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

S&P Global’s 2023 Market Intelligence League Table Released NEW YORK, NY - February 8, 2024 - Sica | Fletcher, a premier financial advisory firm, retains its commanding presence in the #1 spot on S&P Global’s Market Intelligence League Table, a position the firm has held quarter-over-quarter since 2017. Learn more at SicaFletcher.com.

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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

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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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

MAY 6, 2024

Since joining the firm in 2017, Tim has proven instrumental to its continued growth and the exceptional service the area’s leading middle market companies have come to expect from CCA. The post CCA Promotes Tim Brasel to Managing Director appeared first on Chesapeake Corporate Advisors.

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Sica Fletcher

MARCH 26, 2024

Valuation For a more in-depth examination of the valuation process, consult our previous article on the subject here. Once an agency owner completes their initial preparations, the next step is to complete a full valuation of the agency. Valuation is a process in and of itself. Learn more at , ,, SicaFletcher.com.

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Sun Acquisitions

APRIL 2, 2024

established in 2017, has carved a niche in the market by specializing in manufacturing outdoor living and garden décor products. CHICAGO, IL, April 2, 2024 — Griffin Products, LLC., With a robust distribution network spanning over 5,500 brick-and-mortar stores nationwide, Griffin has cemented its position as a critical player in the industry.

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Sica Fletcher

MARCH 8, 2024

Starting in H2 2022, the insurance M&A market has seen a notably difficult 18-month period, afflicted with high interest rates, lowered deal volumes, and lowered valuations. If they do, then we can expect to see valuations and, by extent, EBITDA multiples for insurance agencies rise. Learn more at , ,, SicaFletcher.com.

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Peak Frameworks

JUNE 7, 2023

For example, Amazon's net income in 2017 was a small fraction of its operational cash flow due to significant non-cash expenses. Cash Flow from Operations in Valuation Models Valuation models such as the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model use CFO as a key input.

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Shearman & Sterling

DECEMBER 19, 2017

On December 14, 2017, the Delaware Supreme Court, in an opinion by Justice Karen L. After a trial, the Court of Chancery had disregarded the deal price and instead applied its own discounted cash flow ("DCF") analysis, arriving at a valuation of $17.62 per share significantly undervalued the stock of Dell. 565, 2016 (Del.

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Sica Fletcher

APRIL 2, 2024

Insurance M&A Deal Valuation, 2024 Starting out in 2024, EBITDA and revenue multiples are in a good place, experiencing modest YoY growth despite the economic downturn of the last 18 months. In deals with the highest earnout, business owners turn to a specialized M&A advisory firm to handle negotiations and oversee valuations.

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Shearman & Sterling

AUGUST 15, 2017

On August 1, 2017, the Delaware Supreme Court, in an opinion by Chief Justice Leo E. Strine, Jr., reversed and remanded an appraisal ruling that had determined the buyout of DFC Global Corporation ("DFC") by private equity investor Lone Star at $9.50 per share significantly undervalued the stock of DFC. DFC Global Corp. per share, 8.4%

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Shearman & Sterling

AUGUST 1, 2017

On July 24, 2017, Vice Chancellor Sam Glasscock III of the Delaware Court of Chancery denied a motion to dismiss former stockholders' claims for breach of fiduciary duty brought in connection with a self-tender by R. July 24, 2017). Polk and Co., 9250-VCG (Del.

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Shearman & Sterling

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

On October 30, 2017, the Delaware Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the Delaware Court of Chancery determining the fair value of ISN Software Corp. ("ISN") in an appraisal action brought by minority stockholders following the cash-out merger of ISN with its wholly-owned subsidiary, at the direction of its controlling stockholder.

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Shearman & Sterling

DECEMBER 19, 2017

On December 14, 2017, the Delaware Supreme Court, in an opinion by Justice Karen L. After a trial, the Court of Chancery had disregarded the deal price and instead applied its own discounted cash flow ("DCF") analysis, arriving at a valuation of $17.62 per share significantly undervalued the stock of Dell. 565, 2016 (Del.

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Shearman & Sterling

AUGUST 15, 2017

On August 1, 2017, the Delaware Supreme Court, in an opinion by Chief Justice Leo E. Strine, Jr., reversed and remanded an appraisal ruling that had determined the buyout of DFC Global Corporation ("DFC") by private equity investor Lone Star at $9.50 per share significantly undervalued the stock of DFC. DFC Global Corp. per share, 8.4%

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Sica Fletcher

JUNE 20, 2024

Conversely, when interest rates are high, valuations are supposed to decrease because buyers will try to make up what they are losing to interest. Ultimately, this paved the way for PE firms to take an increasingly larger share of the insurance M&A market starting about a decade ago. for insurance agencies. for insurance agencies.

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Sun Acquisitions

MARCH 27, 2024

Valuation: Investors often view companies with strong ESG practices more favorably and may command a premium valuation. Danone’s Acquisition of WhiteWave Foods: In 2017, Danone acquired WhiteWave Foods, a leading organic food company. These conditions can be included in the deal agreements.

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Peak Frameworks

MAY 22, 2023

For example, Amazon's acquisition of Whole Foods in 2017 required careful analysis of the accounting equation to determine the financial impact of the transaction. Importance of Asset Valuation and Management Proper asset valuation and management are essential for businesses to maintain a healthy balance sheet and maximize their potential.

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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. What Documents Do I Need? hidden behind a paywall or b.)

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Shearman & Sterling

AUGUST 1, 2017

On July 24, 2017, Vice Chancellor Sam Glasscock III of the Delaware Court of Chancery denied a motion to dismiss former stockholders' claims for breach of fiduciary duty brought in connection with a self-tender by R. July 24, 2017). Polk and Co., 9250-VCG (Del.

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The Deal

JUNE 22, 2023

That valuation is not far off, though might be viewed as slightly high depending on the metrics used, one of sources familiar with the matter told The Deal. Industry trade publication Waste Dive first reported the transaction. Macquarie later confirmed it had picked up a majority stake in the business. Boca Raton, Fla.-based

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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. This has led to very high valuation multiples (~11.5x Learn more at SicaFletcher.com.

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Sica Fletcher

JULY 23, 2024

This is because company B had a higher initial valuation of the brokerage as well as an official valuation of the equity in their company. Be Patient Primarily because of the extended conversion of valuation and equity above, the M&A deal process has become significantly longer. Still Uncertain?

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Focus Investment Banking

MARCH 28, 2024

Some PPMs have gotten very large, with partnerships across a broad geographic area and valuations likely north of $1B. They are looking for the ideal partner with the best valuation and terms possible. For example, all affiliated practices are in the Southeastern US. There are many exceptions on either side of the normal curve.

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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. According to S&P Global, Sica | Fletcher ranked as the #1 advisor to the insurance industry for 2017-2023 YTD in terms of total deals advised on. Learn more at SicaFletcher.com.

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Sica Fletcher

APRIL 11, 2024

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. Pay close attention to the multiple being offered. Learn more at SicaFletcher.com.

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The Deal

AUGUST 9, 2023

Founded in 2017, the Palo Alto, Calif., billion valuation in 2021. “The core assumption was that while the big tech companies like Google, Apple, Microsoft and others will be very focused on sort of bringing AI to the masses,” Dhawan said. Our focus at SymphonyAI is all around enterprises.” AI), which is not profitable, has a $4.4

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Sica Fletcher

JULY 1, 2020

This was the fourth year in a row fundraising surpassed half a trillion dollars, with 2017, 2018, and 2019 recording the highest amounts of capital raised in history. This reflected the impact of valuations on deal flow and an increasing imbalance of potential sellers and buyers. PE-backed deal flow declined somewhat in 2019.

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Private Equity Insurance Debt Equities 52

Sica Fletcher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

In recent posts, we outlined the background of and reasons for the dramatic upsurge of private equity investment in the insurance brokerage industry , how the combination of private equity and low interest rates have dramatically raised valuations , and how private equity sponsored agencies increasingly dominate the insurance agency business.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 31, 2024

In-depth analysis that might take days or weeks, such as a financial model with 1,000 rows in Excel to assess a biopharma company’s valuation. Expect 3-statement modeling or valuation tests, stock pitches , and combined exercises where you do both (e.g., Read the filings, build a model, and make a long/short pitch”).

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Sica Fletcher

JULY 11, 2024

In contrast, the equity buyers offer for your brokerage should be independently valued according to one of a few methods: Equity Valuation Methods Expect A Longer Deal Duration An M&A transaction used to take between 6-12 months, whereas the current average timeframe has expanded to between 9-18 months. Learn more at SicaFletcher.com.

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Sica Fletcher

JULY 1, 2024

Although the seller’s goal does impact how each M&A transaction is conducted, it does not affect whether or not they need to improve their brokerage prior to the initial valuation. According to S&P Global, Sica | Fletcher ranked as the #1 advisor to the insurance industry for 2017-2023 YTD in terms of total deals advised on.

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Sica Fletcher

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Let’s break down how this is paid: Valuation The valuation is invariably calculated as Pro Forma EBITDA multiplied by the EBITDA multiple. In 2018, we led the country with 79 transactions completed for the insurance agents and brokers, and in 2017, we led the country with 62 closed transactions.

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