How2Exit

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Neglected websites are those that have been built up over the years by hobbyists or those who don’t understand the M&A space. These websites are often listed online on websites such as Flippa, where it’s possible to find great deals. The digital world is filled with opportunities to find and buy digital assets.

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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. Ron Concept 1: Maximize Business Value When Exiting When it comes to exiting a business, maximizing value is of paramount importance.

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Sun Acquisitions

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) play a vital role in shaping the business landscape, enabling companies to expand, diversify, and gain a competitive edge. Valuation lies at the heart of every successful M&A transaction, providing a framework to determine the worth of a target company.

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Sica Fletcher

APRIL 2, 2024

The following report examines the health and outlook for insurance M&A deals in 2024. We base this research on several key findings in our proprietary SF database, which observes and records data from the top ~400 insurance M&A buyers. Agency vs. Company: Which Is The Better Insurance M&A Deal?

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Sica Fletcher

MAY 13, 2024

Q1 2024 Agency and Broker Buyer Index Reveals a Dynamic Landscape for Insurance M&A NEW YORK, NY - May 13, 2024 - Sica | Fletcher releases the Q1 2024 Agency & Broker Buyer Index. The Sica | Fletcher Index is the leading report on mergers and acquisitions within the insurance brokerage sector.

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Sica Fletcher

AUGUST 5, 2024

YTD June 2024 Agency and Broker Buyer Index Shows a Steady Rise for M&As NEW YORK, NY – August 6, 2024 - Sica | Fletcher releases the Q2 2024 Agency & Broker Buyer Index. The Sica | Fletcher Index is the leading report on mergers and acquisitions within the insurance brokerage sector.

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Sica Fletcher

AUGUST 5, 2024

YTD June 2024 Agency and Broker Buyer Index Shows a Steady Rise for M&As NEW YORK, NY – August 5, 2024 - Sica | Fletcher releases the Q2 2024 Agency & Broker Buyer Index. The Sica | Fletcher Index is the leading report on mergers and acquisitions within the insurance brokerage sector.

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Sica Fletcher

JULY 11, 2024

The following report details insurance brokerage M&A multiple averages for H1 2024. Insurance Brokerage M&A Multiples: Market Overview The 2020s have proven to be a complex market for insurance brokerages. Because several kinds of insurance are legally required (e.g., Streamlined Operations.

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Sica Fletcher

AUGUST 18, 2020

What the Data Is Telling Us In our last few posts, we reported on what we perceived to be the trends in insurance agency and brokerage M&A in light of the pandemic and analyzed the reasons for these trends. In summary, we observed that: The most active acquirers continue to be highly interested in acquisitions.

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Solganick & Co.

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Navigating the Current M&A Landscape for IT Services: Cloud & Data Analytics Partners Take Center Stage by Aaron Solganick, CEO, Solganick & Co. December 21, 2023 The IT services M&A scene in 2023 has painted a dynamic picture, marked by both cautious optimism and strategic boldness.

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Software Equity Group

MAY 7, 2024

2023 saw a myriad of factors impact SaaS M&A multiples, including economic developments, technological advancements, and a public market rebound. But what are the key influences shaping valuation multiples in today’s M&A deals? Do you know how potential buyers value your SaaS business?

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Software Equity Group

MAY 8, 2024

2023 saw a myriad of factors impact SaaS M&A multiples, including economic developments, technological advancements, and a public market rebound. But what are the key influences shaping valuation multiples in today’s M&A deals? Do you know how potential buyers value your SaaS business?

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Sica Fletcher

MARCH 28, 2024

The following report contains our observations of insurance M&A trends in 2024. EBITDA Multiples, Q1 2022 - Q1 2024 That being said, many buyers have reportedly held off on prospective acquisitions until the market conditions improve, resulting in a historically high amount of dry powder waiting in the wings.

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Software Equity Group

MARCH 13, 2023

On the surface, things looked rough: the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and the NASDAQ all finished the year with significant losses, with tech stocks hit particularly hard. While median EV/Revenue multiples declined from 4Q20–1Q22, they still outperformed the median public market multiple, and SaaS M&A deal volume jumped to a new record.

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Sica Fletcher

JUNE 20, 2024

The insurance M&A market in 2024 is significantly more complex now than it was 20 years ago. However, this report seeks to make sense of these qualities as a whole to provide an overview of the 2024 insurance M&A market. The table of contents below offers quick links for readers seeking specific information in later sections.

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Street of Walls

AUGUST 27, 2012

Announced M&A volumes of $43 billion improved by 15% from the prior week and have improved in each of the prior three weeks. Thus far in 3Q12, announced M&A volumes are averaging 5% below the 2Q12 weekly average level and 9% below the 3Q11 average weekly level. In 3Q12, the S&P 500 has risen by 3.6%

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Sica Fletcher

AUGUST 30, 2023

The Sica | Fletcher Agency & Broker Buyer Index is the most comprehensive report on insurance brokerage M&A activity in existence. The Sica | Fletcher Agency & Broker Buyer Index is the most comprehensive report on insurance brokerage M&A activity in existence.

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TKO Miller

AUGUST 30, 2023

Packaging Trends Q2 M&A Update U.S. The S&P 500 Index is up 16.5% Other sectors have largely remained flat as strategic buyers focus on improving their own operations and bottom line before they wade back into acquisition mode. middle market valuation multiples and deal volume are down slightly through Q2 of 2023.

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The Harvard Law School Forum

APRIL 25, 2023

and Paul S. Scrivano, Davis Polk & Wardell LLP, on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 Editor's Note: George Bason is partner and Chair of the Mergers and Acquisitions practice, and Andrew Ditchfield and Paul S. This post is based on a Davis Polk memorandum by Mr. Bason, Mr. Bason, Mr. Ditchfield, Mr. Scrivano, James P.

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How2Exit

OCTOBER 3, 2022

As the founder/owner of a Managed Services Provider (MSP), it’s important to know the value drivers that should inspire your business strategies -- whether you plan to sell today or in the future. It’s the best starting point toward achieving an optimal net profit.

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How2Exit

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Ron rn rn rn About The Guest(s): Juan Braschi is the CEO of Boopos, a company that helps talented buyers acquire businesses and provides flexible financing for buying e-commerce and software-as-a-service (SaaS) businesses. Juan has a background in finance and technology, and he has experience in investment banking and private equity.

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How2Exit

MARCH 13, 2023

After the acquisition of the agency, Johnston has been consulting on operations and systems for digital marketing agencies all over the world. Concept 2: Prepare For Acquisition Carefully Johnston's story also serves as a warning to those looking to be acquired. With no literature to guide him, Johnston had to learn as he went.

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OfficeHours

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Once the terms are agreed upon, the acquisition is financed through a combination of debt and equity from the PE firm , as with a typical transaction. After the acquisition, the previously public company is delisted from its stock exchange, whether the NYSE, NASDAQ, etc.

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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. It’s a balance where numbers meet intuition, and neither aspect should be ignored. Valuation: An Art and Science Valuation is both an art and a science.

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Sica Fletcher

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The Sica | Fletcher Broker Buyer Index stands as the leading report on mergers and acquisitions within the insurance brokerage sector. Leveraging self-reported data from 22 prominent agent and broker acquirers, this index monitors M&A transactions representing 73% of all agency and brokerage deal activity as of YTD September 2023.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 2, 2024

This was despite a generally favorable market that pushed the S&P 500 up 3.6% However, the sector still lagged both the S&P 500 and NASDAQ by a wide margin over the past year. The S&P 500 is up 26.3% and the NASDAQ up 4.0%. over this time frame, while the NASDAQ gained 29.4%. revenue and 24.9x

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Street of Walls

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Announced M&A volumes of $16.6 Thus far in 3Q12, announced M&A volumes are averaging 9% below the 2Q12 weekly average level and 12% below the 3Q11 average weekly level. Sandler O’Neill’s Weekly M&A Trends: The S&P 500 had its best week since early June The S&P 500 rose by 2.2%

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Street of Walls

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Announced M&A volumes of $19.2 Thus far in 3Q12, announced M&A volumes are averaging 10% below the 2Q12 weekly average level and 13% below the 3Q11 average weekly level. Sandler O’Neill’s Weekly M&A Trends: Equity markets pulled back modestly on lighter trading volume The S&P 500 declined by 0.4%

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 16, 2024

This was despite a strong overall market that pushed the S&P 500 up 3.9% However, this performance once again lags the broader indices by a fairly wide margin, as both the S&P 500 and NASDAQ gained more than 20% over the past year. over the past three months. and the NASDAQ up 8.3% in our summer reporting period.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 24, 2024

This loss was despite a generally positive market backdrop that saw the S&P 500 gain 3.9% This performance once again trailed the broader indices, as both the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ were up more than 20% over the past year. and the NASDAQ gain 8.3% over the corresponding time period. revenue and 5.3x

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The Harvard Law School Forum

MAY 2, 2023

Introduction and Market Update With proxy season underway, FTI Consulting’s Activism and M&A Solutions team welcomes readers to our quarterly Activism Vulnerability Report, which highlights the findings of our Activism Vulnerability Screener for 4Q22 and discusses other notable themes and trends in the world of shareholder activism.

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The Harvard Law School Forum

OCTOBER 6, 2022

With Labor Day marking the unofficial end of summer, FTI Consulting’s Activism and M&A Solutions team welcomes readers to our eleventh edition of the quarterly Activism Vulnerability Report, which reports the results of our Activism Vulnerability Screener following 2Q22, plus other notable trends and themes in the world of shareholder activism.

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How2Exit

MARCH 31, 2024

b' E199: Franchising: Unveiling the Wealth-Building Power of Franchising with Ralph Yarusso - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Ralph Yarusso brings a wealth of experience to the table, with a diverse background that began in military service.

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Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 23, 2024

gain in the S&P 500 and the 2.6% gains in the S&P 500 and NASDAQ, respectively. gains in the S&P 500 and NASDAQ, respectively. In the Engineering and Construction sub sector, Dycom’s acquisition of the public carrier wireless business of Black & Veatch had a multiple of 0.6x

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InvestmentBank.com

OCTOBER 24, 2019

M&A activity in physician practices continues to grow and outpace other sectors as deals in the healthcare industry are coveted by investors for their strong growth, recession resistance, and superior historical returns. Several factors are attributed to the most recent surge in physician practice acquisitions by hospitals.

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Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 11, 2024

gain in the S&P 500 and the 9.1% However, this return lagged the year-over-year performance of both the S&P 500 (up 27.9%) and the NASDAQ (up 34.0%). FOCUS is proud of its commitment to the Telecom Business Services sector and we are excited about the prospects for companies in this space. a year ago to 1.2x

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The Deal

JUNE 22, 2023

Reed and Michael P. Chief legal officer Joshua S. Keeley of longtime counsel Kirkland & Ellis LLP for counsel on the deal. Qatalyst Partners LP is the lead financial adviser to the target and the seller, while Barclays, Citigroup Inc., Evercore Inc., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., Jefferies LLC and Piper Sandler Cos. stake in Nasdaq.

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