Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

MAY 6, 2024

Baltimore, MD, May 7, 2024 – Chesapeake Corporate Advisors (CCA), a boutique investment banking and corporate advisory firm in the Mid-Atlantic region, announced that Timothy Brasel has been named a Managing Director in the firm’s investment banking group.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JANUARY 13, 2023

In the video below, CCA Managing Partner, Charlie Maskell, Director, Tim Brasel, and Managing Director, Mike Zuidema break down the CCA team, investment banking, and corporate advisory highlights from 2022. Want to get on the list to receive the Defense & Government Updates?

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MergersCorp M&A International

OCTOBER 15, 2024

MergersCorp , a prominent player in the mergers and acquisitions advisory sector, recognizes the unique challenges and opportunities within the SPAC ecosystem. Moreover, MergersCorp is set to offer training programs for SPAC management teams, focusing on best practices in corporate governance and financial reporting.

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Sun Acquisitions

APRIL 18, 2024

Equipped with a proficient management team, this niche catering business has grown significantly by delivering healthy, high-quality, organic meals to daycare centers, senior care facilities, and government establishments.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Better transition roles for moving into IB/PE/related fields are corporate banking , Big 4 TS/TAS/valuation , credit analysis , or even commercial real estate or management consulting. Will the government raid our offices? are quite specific to each company, and you never get this granular in advisory or investing roles.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 22, 2023

The deal is backstopped by the Swiss government, which committed ~$10 billion to absorb potential losses (UBS will absorb the first ~$5 billion). If the losses are even higher, UBS and the Swiss government will split them above this $15 billion level. The AT1 bondholders are now banding together to file a lawsuit. Klein & Co.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The bad news is that despite these positives, it’s still highly dependent on the government and overall macro conditions – despite claims to the contrary. Operating metrics and valuation multiples , especially for the assets and companies that are the most different (see below). What Do You Do as an Analyst or Associate?

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Trout CPA: M&A

JANUARY 7, 2022

Michael Wolfe, CPA/ABV, CVA, Valuation Services Partner at Trout CPA Pandemic Impact on M&A We can now appreciate the normalcy that existed at the end of 2019. Then came the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 and the ensuing chaos in business – shutdowns, government assistance, labor problems, and most recently, the supply chain disruption.

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Solganick & Co.

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Oct 2024 CACI Applied Insight •CACI acquires AWS Premier Services Partner to boost its capabilities in AWS, cloud migration, cybersecurity and productivity for government agency customers. Solganick is a data-driven investment bank and M&A advisory firm focused exclusively on software and IT services companies.

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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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Cooley M&A

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Any stock-for-stock combination of two companies with relatively similar valuations is typically referred to as a merger of equals transaction, and even some stock-for-stock acquisitions where the “acquirer” is valued significantly higher than the “target” share some key elements of a merger of equals transaction. 2.

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How2Exit

JULY 3, 2023

Kirk Michie, with his three decades of experience in finance and business advisory, has honed his expertise in mergers and acquisitions, making him well-suited to assist entrepreneurs in navigating these transactions. They argue that this situation can be exploitable for buyers, as it may indicate governance issues within the business.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 14, 2025

Earn-Out Agreements and Performance-Based Payouts Earn-outswhere a portion of the purchase price is contingent on future performanceare common in software and SaaS transactions, especially when valuation gaps exist. clarity in the earn-out structure and post-closing governance is essential to avoid misalignment or litigation.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 15, 2025

Beyond the standard due diligence and contract negotiations, certain transactionsespecially those involving foreign buyers, sensitive technologies, or market concentrationcan trigger government reviews that delay or even derail a deal. With the right advisory team, you can navigate these hurdles confidently and keep your deal on track.

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Solganick & Co.

APRIL 24, 2024

Here are the highlights of the report: Transaction volume and valuation multiples for technology services companies has remained solid during the first quarter of 2024, continuing to exceed pre-pandemic levels in aggregate.

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How2Exit

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

They offer a range of services, such as advisory, technology, and due diligence services to help business owners through the process. This blog was a 13-page website, with each page being an article that focused on GDPR privacy and compliance governance. Founded in 2009, Flippa has sold over 300,231 digital businesses worldwide.

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Cooley M&A

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

State laws differ in many respects, and structuring non-compete agreements often requires complex jurisdiction questions regarding which law governs particular people and/or activity. Countervailing public policy interests that favor employee mobility and individuals’ ability to earn livelihood can be surprisingly protective.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This sector is the most different in terms of valuation and technical analysis because of nuances around licensing, player salaries, and different revenue streams. Be prepared to discuss a recent sports deal (ideally involving a team or league) and have a rough idea of the trends, drivers, and valuation differences (see below).

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Cooley M&A

JANUARY 30, 2024

7] Winning the support of the proxy advisory firms (ISS and Glass Lewis) continued to be crucial, particularly for the activists: Of the nine activist proxy contest victories, only two came without the support of at least one of the proxy advisory firms. (On Recent examples include: Sarissa’s campaigns at Alkermes and Amarin.

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Cleary M&A and Corporate Governance Watch

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Delaware issuers should take comfort that McCormick is not setting a new standard of corporate governance; she is holding one issuer accountable for woeful failures. The court found that the board, rather than negotiating against Musk, cooperated with him, working alongside him “almost as an advisory body.” [12]

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Cooley M&A

JANUARY 25, 2023

Amid depressed valuations, biotechnology companies also saw an increasing number of demands from activist investors that in certain cases led to more deal activity. Of course, we continue to see many parties discussing licensing deals deciding to do just that – turning to a full acquisition after initial licensing discussions.

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Growth Business

MARCH 1, 2024

Capital is available, valuations have started to normalise and the debt markets are still supportive – albeit with greater scrutiny and higher costs. This meant that when it came to it, the thorny issue of valuation was well thought through and understood by all parties. Our discussions led to Bridges investing £8.5

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How2Exit

JUNE 10, 2024

Currently, Michael is a partner at Mufson Howe Hunter & Company (MHH), where he specializes in mergers and acquisitions and provides expert advisory services to clients looking to achieve successful exits. If it's, you know, certain, if it's a regulated portion of your business, OSHA and other government agencies you have to comply with."

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How2Exit

JUNE 6, 2023

The speakers discuss how M&A advisory and consulting differ from business brokers, as they are not solely focused on completing a transaction, but also on ensuring that it is the right fit for both parties involved. The podcast also sheds light on the current market conditions and how they impact the valuation of businesses.

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Cooley M&A

JANUARY 22, 2021

Despite dealmaking anxieties in the first half of the year, valuations remained strong, and discount opportunities were few and far between. The US government implemented a number of economic stimulus measures that rippled across the M&A landscape. 5] Lazard’s Shareholder Advisory Group. Buyer…Seller…PPP Lender? 4] [link].

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How2Exit

JANUARY 13, 2025

Episode Summary: In this insightful episode of the How2Exit Podcast, Ronald Skelton sits down with Dennis Stearns, a seasoned expert in financial management and strategic business advisory.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 14, 2025

Binding vs. Non-Binding Language Most LOIs are non-binding in terms of the transaction itself, but certain provisions such as confidentiality, exclusivity, and governing law are typically binding. Governing Law and Jurisdiction This clause determines which states laws will govern the LOI and where disputes will be resolved.

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