Sica Fletcher

JULY 31, 2024

In addition to the high cost of debt interfering with their bottom line, they also have to contend with a buyer pool that’s larger than ever before , with 50+ buyers in the current pool where there used to be ~5. Look at industry publications and data centers to identify which advisory firms have the best reputations.

M&A 52

M&A Insurance Debt Equities 52

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The amount of debt used to finance the transaction is another consideration. Since debt introduces financial risk, too much leverage can be problematic following a transaction for two reasons: Most business owners want the company to remain in good financial health.

Business 52

Business Equities Debt Corporation 52

Sica Fletcher

MAY 8, 2024

Other times, they are hoping to use their share of the sale to alleviate personal debt. And it certainly does not stop less-than-reputable advisory firms from agreeing to represent you and taking their regular retainer fees, despite knowing full well your agency can’t be sold. Manageable Debt. Are looking for a career change.

Insurance 52

Insurance M&A Valuation Advisory 52

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

OCTOBER 22, 2024

For investors that plan to finance a portion of the deal with debt, a government contracting business with visible, low-risk revenue also paves an easier path to securing financing. Stable Contract Base and Long-Term Cash Profile The nature of your government contracts will influence how appealing a PE investor finds your business.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Government Investors Equities 52

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

MAY 2, 2023

A $50 million transaction might include $42 million cash at close (guaranteed), a $5 million seller’s note (where the seller agrees to accept a portion of the purchase price as a series of debt payments), and $3 million in earnouts (which are only paid if the company achieves certain financial metrics over time).

Business 52

Business Investment Banking Corporation Advisory 52

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

MAY 24, 2024

Additionally, at the exit of the investment period, the value of retained ownership increases with debt repayments and equity appreciation resulting from both organic and inorganic growth, making liquidity generated at exit typically more meaningful than the initial sale – an event often referred to as “the second bite of the apple.”

Middle Market 52

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Solganick & Co.

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

It’s going to be deals where you don’t have to raise debt, and don’t have to worry about the interest rates too much while funding the transaction,” said Solganick. He said his boutique investment bank is in full-on hiring mode in order to keep up with the current dealmaking demand, with a likely uptick on the horizon. “At

M&A 40

M&A Business Middle Market Investment Banking 40

Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Bulge Bracket Bank Definition: The “bulge brackets” are the largest global banks that operate in all regions and offer all services – M&A, equity, debt, and others – to clients; they work on the biggest deals (usually $1 billion+) and have divisions for sales & trading , equity research , wealth management , corporate banking , and more.

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Bulge Bracket Banking Bank Boutique 105

Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Renewable Energy Investment Banking Definition: In renewable energy investment banking, bankers advise companies in the solar, wind, biofuel, storage, battery, smart grid, electric vehicle, hydrogen, hydroelectric, and carbon capture verticals on equity and debt issuances, asset deals, and mergers and acquisitions.

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Investment Banking Banking Bank Investment 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 10, 2023

The basic difference is that the international bulge bracket banks tend to be stronger in M&A advisory and weaker in equity and debt capital markets. Among the elite boutiques , Evercore has the strongest presence in Singapore, and Rothschild also works on many deals, mostly in the middle-market space.

Investment Banking 105

Investment Banking Banking Bank Investment 105

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The original owner’s minority stake is now worth $30 million (the current value of $150 million multiplied by their 20% investment, assuming all third-party debt has been paid off). Now assume the business grows to $150 million in enterprise value in four years and the PEG is ready to exit.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Equities IT Investment 52