Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

AUGUST 16, 2024

These investors are attracted to well-run businesses with positive cash flows, a diverse customer base, and strong industry tailwinds. Businesses primed to take advantage of strategic growth opportunities (given sufficient capital) or operate in a fragmented market that is ripe for consolidation will be even more appealing to PE investors.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

If you’re a seller who is evaluating the opportunity to partner with a private equity investor, it’s essential to understand the various characteristics of private equity funds that might be interested in your business.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Since private equity (PE) investors are very active in the middle market, there is a good chance that one or more PE groups may make an offer on your company. When you decide to sell your business, it is likely you will generate interest from various types of buyers. What is the Deal’s Financial Structure?

Business 52

Business Equities Debt Corporation 52

Software Equity Group

MARCH 21, 2023

There is a wide variety of early-stage lenders: large institutional investors, boutique specialist lenders, and high-net-worth individuals are common sources of debt financing. You can also sell debt instruments such as bonds, bills, or notes to investors to raise capital.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 22, 2023

Investors panicked and bid down the prices of other AT1 bonds in Europe, which prompted EU regulators to step in and state that this “ would not happen to other banks.” Investors and large depositors looked at the market and said, “OK, banks are in trouble. The AT1 bondholders are now banding together to file a lawsuit.

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Bank Banking Government Investment Banking 98

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

MAY 4, 2023

The Trouble with Unsolicited Offers Unsolicited offers are common for businesses on a strong growth trajectory, with lower risk profiles or recurring revenue models that allow investors to project their returns confidently. And unsolicited offers are happening even in today’s unpredictable economic environment.

Business 52

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Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Example Valuations, Pitch Books, Fairness Opinions, and Investor Presentations This list was extremely difficult to compile due to the lack of company-level deals in the sector, but I’ve done my best: Solar Sunergy Renewables – SPAC / IPO (Cohen and Houlihan Capital) Investor Presentation Fairness Opinion (pg.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JUNE 2, 2023

That’s the topic CCA Managing Director Marty O’Neill and Shirley Collier, President of Scale 2 Market, discussed on the Growth Masters Federal podcast, which this blog recaps. Investors are still active in the M&A middle market, even in a difficult economy.

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How2Exit

JANUARY 13, 2025

Further embedding himself in the market, he gained experience at a boutique M&A advisory firm where he honed his skills in B2B lead origination. In 2019, alongside his partner, he launched DealGen Partners to focus on originating acquisition opportunities in the middle-market for private equity investors.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

As a minority investor, the seller may have control over the day-to-day operations of the company but typically will not have the final say on larger decisions (e.g., The seller’s equity investment enables the PEG to reduce their own investment, freeing up cash for additional acquisitions. further borrowings, distributions).

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Private Equity Equities IT Investment 52