Francine Way

JULY 17, 2017

Thus far, we have discussed three common valuation methods that most strategic and financial acquirers use when valuing a company for acquisitions or investments. This current post about Leveraged Buy Out (LBO) is about a valuation method used by a very specific type of financial acquirer: private equity (PE) firms.

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How2Exit

MAY 20, 2024

b' E212: Unveiling the Secrets of Main Street M&A: Insider Tips from M&A Veteran Carl Allen - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Carl Allen is a seasoned mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professional with over 30 years of experience. He actively invests in and funds student deals through his private equity fund.

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Midaxo

APRIL 25, 2023

Introduction This article showcases how ChatGPT can serve as an effective M&A consultant by demonstrating how it can be used to help develop a best practices-based M&A playbook. An M&A playbook is a comprehensive framework that guides an organization’s M&A activities from start to finish.

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How2Exit

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

E242: The Art of the Deal: Steve Rooms' Masterful M&A Strategies, Unraveling the Secrets to Success - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Steve Rooms is a seasoned financial expert and serial entrepreneur with extensive experience as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Episode Summary: Welcome to the latest episode of the How2Exit podcast!

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Francine Way

JULY 7, 2017

Thus far in the last 10 blog posts, we have discussed what M&A is, its success metrics, types of acquirers and value creations, capital structure, debt, and equity. In Blog #02 of the M&A series, we discussed SWOT analysis. Despite this strategic rationale, many acquirers approach M&A from a purely opportunistic stance.

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How2Exit

MARCH 10, 2025

Richmond shares his experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), detailing his innovative strategies for structuring deals, including vendor financing, virtual rollups, and work-in-buyout (WIBO) models. E271: How This Dealmaker Closes a Business Acquisition Every Week—WITHOUT Using His Own Money!

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How2Exit

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Micro M&A Strategies To Grow Your Business: 4 Strategies Bio: Mushfiq is a prolific investor who buys, grows, and sells online businesses, and specializes in content websites. He manages WebAcquisition.com , an M&A company that provides due diligence, growth strategies, mergers, and more services for acquisition entrepreneurs.

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How2Exit

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

b' rn How PE Should Support Portfolio Company Acquisitions | Barak Routhenstein w/ Kison Patel rn rn rn watch here: rn rn rn How2Exit Sponsor: rn rn Reconciled provides industry-leading virtual bookkeeping and accounting services for busy business owners and entrepreneurs across the US. is important." is important."

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Francine Way

JULY 8, 2017

Peaked market valuations: When market cycle peaks or an industry fully matures, it may be advantageous for shareholders to cash out. Buying and selling a company has many overlaps to buying and selling a house. the house failed to increase in expected value), mature market (i.e. inheritance), and conflict among owners (i.e. divorce, etc.).

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MergersCorp M&A International

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

MergersCorp M&A International is a reputable company in the mergers and acquisitions industry, offering a wide range of services to its customers. One of the key services provided by MergersCorp is business valuation which plays a crucial role in the M&A process.

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How2Exit

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

b' E159: Building an Empire - Businesses, Private Equity, And M&A - With Adam Coffey - Watch Here rn rn _ rn Sponsor: rn rn Reconciled provides industry-leading virtual bookkeeping and accounting services for busy business owners and entrepreneurs across the US. Army soldier, engineer, and pilot.

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Devensoft

AUGUST 22, 2023

Navigating M&A valuations with precision is paramount for informed decision-making. Our guide equips you with step-by-step instructions on employing the Enterprise Value Calculator effectively, complete with insights into optimal practices for precision valuations.

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How2Exit

JULY 23, 2023

Ron Sponsor: Reconciled provides industry-leading virtual bookkeeping and accounting services for busy business owners and entrepreneurs across the US. Their team is experienced in M&A, and they hire the best talent available. Reconciled sets the standard for consistency and quality that you can count on.

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Software Equity Group

DECEMBER 21, 2023

While the software M&A market feels the impact of some of the same macroeconomic forces affecting public companies, it’s important to consider the two markets experience separate trajectories. As such, the software M&A market outlook is still strong overall. The following content has been updated as of December 2023.

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How2Exit

MARCH 16, 2023

11 Things We Learned about M&A by Interviewing Christian Haack E105: Watch Here Here is what my team and I learned from this interview: (These are notes from team members, writers, sometimes AI, and even listeners who submitted what i learned loosely edited and shared here) - If it seems a bit unrefined, you're reading our notes, so.

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Successful Acquisitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The Verdict is In on the Sell Side: Business Valuation Basics By Brian Goodhart Valuation is a fundamental aspect of the complex and intricate world of mergers and acquisitions. Today, we will delve into the intricate art and science of valuation, exploring its various components and purposes.

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TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 12, 2023

Jumbo didn’t rely on APIs to control your online accounts. When the app loaded the settings page of your online accounts, it could see if you had turned on two-factor authentication on your Google and Facebook accounts. I have covered Jumbo several times over the past few years, so it’s time to close the loop on this one.

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How2Exit

MARCH 23, 2023

Joe Valli, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Quiet Light Brokerage, one of the leading online-focused M&A advisory firms in the world, has helped facilitate over a half billion in exits. It is also important to have an accurate valuation of the business and to be aware of any liabilities or assets that could affect the sale.

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How2Exit

MARCH 1, 2023

Ron Concept 1: Bring the Lawyer in Last When buying or selling a small business, Joel recommends bringing the lawyer in last. He believes that attorneys often have a reputation for killing deals and that they should only be brought in once the deal is nearly done and due diligence needs to be completed.

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How2Exit

DECEMBER 4, 2023

b' E164: The Future of Consumer Products and E-commerce: Insights from Jason Somerville - Watch Here rn rn Sponsor: rn rn Reconciled provides industry-leading virtual bookkeeping and accounting services for busy business owners and entrepreneurs across the US. Their team is experienced in M&A, and they hire the best talent available.

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Solganick & Co.

JULY 12, 2024

Report: Artificial Intelligence in a Growing M&A Landscape, 1H 2024 July 12, 2024 – Solganick has published its latest M&A update on the artificial intelligence industry sector as of 1H 2024. It will be a buyer’s “techquisition” market as valuations face pressure.

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How2Exit

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

International CEO Thomas Smale Discusses Buying and Selling Companies - Watch Here rn rn Sponsor: rn rn Reconciled provides industry-leading virtual bookkeeping and accounting services for busy business owners and entrepreneurs across the US. Their team is experienced in M&A, and they hire the best talent available.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 15, 2025

For software startups handling significant volumes of user data, privacy and security compliance is no longer a back-office concern its a core value driver in M&A. Well also explore how early preparation in these areas can materially impact valuation and deal certainty. Buyers will compare this to your internal procedures.

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Sica Fletcher

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The following article examines valuation multiples for registered investment advisor (RIA) firms as of 2024, based on data gathered from our SF Index and available third-party sources. By Fee The following table outlines just a few key takeaways about various fee structures commonly found in RIAs as they apply to M&A transactions.

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Sun Acquisitions

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In the high-stakes arena of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), success hinges not only on the strategic vision and financial acumen of dealmakers but also on the strength of the negotiating team. Negotiation Dynamics: Negotiating M&A deals involves navigating complex interpersonal dynamics and power struggles.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Recruiting is straightforward and much less competitive / time-sensitive than IB roles; you can get in coming from a solid-but-not-top-tier university with decent grades and good accounting knowledge. The main problem is that many people enter corporate finance jobs without truly understanding them.

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Sica Fletcher

MARCH 12, 2024

As one of the most active M&A firms in the insurance sector, we are frequently asked how insurance agency valuations work. This article discusses the fundamentals of insurance agency valuations, plus a few lesser-known factors that play into these processes before we give an overview of the insurance M&A market in 2024.

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Sun Acquisitions

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

As you meticulously evaluate financial statements, assess market conditions, and fine-tune your pitch, it’s crucial not to overlook the less conspicuous elements that can significantly influence your business’s valuation in mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

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How2Exit

MARCH 24, 2023

Ron Concept 1: Play A Bigger Game In today's society, it's easy to get stuck in a rut. We often feel content with the status quo, and don't want to challenge ourselves to do more. However, if we want to reach our full potential, it's important to challenge ourselves to play a bigger game. This is where investing with skills and experience can help.

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Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 12, 2023

Thriving US Middle Market Fundraising and Resilient Private Equity Regarding Global M&A Private Equity Trends, looking at the positive news, the US middle-market fundraising landscape remained stable throughout 2022, with 156 funds closing at an aggregate value of $133.5 While average valuations in the U.S.

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How2Exit

OCTOBER 14, 2024

E248: Setting Yourself Up for Success: Essential Steps, Tips, and Strategies for a Profitable Exit - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Kip Wallen is a seasoned M&A attorney with over a decade of experience in live mergers and acquisitions deals, primarily within the lower middle market, involving transactions up to $50 million.

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How2Exit

MARCH 31, 2024

Get the Insider Tips You Need to Secure Your Deal - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Patrick O'Connell is an experienced mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisor with a profound depth of knowledge in buying and selling small businesses valued between one to $20 million. b' E200: Buying or Selling a Small Business?

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GillAgency

OCTOBER 18, 2023

One crucial aspect of M&A process is the consideration of add-backs, which play a significant role in determining a company’s true earnings potential. While necessary for accounting, they don’t directly impact cash flow and can be added back. What are Add-Backs?

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Software Equity Group

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Complicating matters further is that when those involved in the M&A process lack familiarity with the intricate nuances of the sales landscape, the entire process can become convoluted. Enter the M&A advisor. As one can imagine, selling a software company poses significant challenges.

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Sica Fletcher

MARCH 26, 2024

On average, company leaders in any industry who attempt an M&A transaction using an in-house team average 30% less once the deal is complete. Below, we offer a basic breakdown of the most common advisors in an M&A transaction. The two most common types of M&A buyers are: Strategic. Retirement. Financial Security.

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How2Exit

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Ron rn rn Sponsor: rn rn Reconciled provides industry-leading virtual bookkeeping and accounting services for busy business owners and entrepreneurs across the US. Their team is experienced in M&A, and they hire the best talent available. rn Understanding valuation and deal structure is crucial in the search fund process.

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Devensoft

JUNE 6, 2023

Pursuing an M&A deal is a major decision for any business, one that comes with a unique set of both risks and rewards. It’s crucial that you conduct a thorough due diligence process before entering an M&A deal. This due diligence questionnaire will explain how you can adequately vet potential M&A deals.

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