Sica Fletcher

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The following article discusses how to value a Registered Investment Advisory firm (RIA) prior to taking it to market. Who Performs A Valuation? Self-representation can lead to inaccurate valuations that give sellers a false sense of how much their company is worth.

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Sun Acquisitions

AUGUST 2, 2022

After targets are identified and screened, Sun provides advisory services including valuation, drafting and negotiating offer letters, and due diligence support. We work with clients that are interested in the confidential sale, acquisition, or valuation of privately held middle market and main street companies.

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Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 13, 2024

Step 2: Conduct a Comprehensive Business Valuation Understanding the actual value of your business is crucial for a successful sale. A comprehensive business valuation involves assessing tangible and intangible assets, market conditions, and future growth potential.

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MergersCorp M&A International

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

MergersCorp M&A International is a leading international advisory firm specializing in the field of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). With a dedicated team of experienced professionals, MergersCorp aims to provide its clients with top-notch advisory services that facilitate successful mergers and acquisitions.

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Sica Fletcher

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

When insurance agency sellers have already met with prospective buyers, they may have been offered a valuation based on their “adjusted EBITDA.” The following article provides a brief overview of EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA valuations for insurance agencies. What Is EBITDA? What Is Adjusted EBITDA?

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Key Figures That Impact Valuation A business with growing revenue will surely attract buyers at a good price, right? Various factors impact your business valuation. Simply growing your top line revenue isn’t enough to ensure a high valuation and a good offer. However, they still expect EBITDA to support the valuation.

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Sica Fletcher

JUNE 14, 2024

M&A professionals prefer it over other valuation methods for this reason, because it provides buyers with a clearer picture of how much the agency is worth to them. While valuation multiples – especially for private companies – have been a hidden source of information for decades, it has become more transparent in the last few years.

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Wizenius

MAY 31, 2024

Investment Bankers advising on either side (Buyer or the acquiror) in an M&A mandate bring some intangible benefits to their clients in addition to the usual match-making, valuation advisory services etc.

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Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 15, 2023

After targets are identified and screened, Sun Acquisition provides advisory services including valuation, drafting and negotiating offer letters, and due diligence support. We work with clients that are interested in the confidential sale, acquisition, or valuation of privately held middle market and main street companies.

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MergersCorp M&A International

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

MergersCorp M&A International, a leading investment banking advisory firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions, is proud to announce the acquisition of the official sell side mandate for one of Italy’s most prestigious Serie A soccer clubs.

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Sun Acquisitions

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Consider seeking the expertise of professionals such as business appraisers, business brokers or investment bankers to determine a realistic valuation range. This knowledge will empower you during negotiations and help set expectations for a fair deal. Prioritize your goals and be prepared to compromise on non-essential aspects.

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Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 11, 2024

Strategic Preparation: Lay the Foundation for Success A profitable business sale begins long before the negotiations start. Valuation Expertise: Know Your Worth Understanding the actual value of your business is crucial in negotiations.

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Lake Country Advisors

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

M&A deals involve intricate details concerning financial regulation, due diligence, valuation, and negotiation. The Role of an M&A Advisor An M&A advisor acts as a strategist and negotiator, utilizing their expertise to ensure the client’s interests are paramount throughout the M&A process.

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Solganick & Co.

JANUARY 2, 2024

Valuation Issues : Setting an unrealistic valuation can deter potential buyers or lead to a disconnect between seller expectations and market realities. Valuation discrepancies often emerge from differences in perspective on the company’s future growth prospects or the technological landscape. About Solganick & Co.

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Lake Country Advisors

MAY 20, 2024

Some will founder due to poor integration, and others do because of inaccurate valuation. From business valuation to negotiations, the top M&A advisors guarantee smooth transactions and negotiations that favor your objectives. Accurate business valuation. Facilitating negotiations.

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Sica Fletcher

APRIL 30, 2024

This article presents a step-by-step guide on how to value an insurance agency - both in the sense of how a valuation agency/M&A advisor goes about valuation, and also in terms of what insurance agency owners can do to maximize their valuation prior to running an M&A deal.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JUNE 26, 2024

The family office especially appreciated CCA’s ability to assist in evaluating targets, construct cash flow models, and negotiate with lenders to successfully obtain debt financing. The CCA team made a huge difference in getting our deal over the finish line.” For more information, visit www.ccabalt.com or call 410.537.5988.

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Sun Acquisitions

MAY 3, 2022

Throughout his career, Ken has become proficient in contract negotiations of complex business environments, working in a variety of industries throughout the United States. We work with clients that are interested in the confidential sale, acquisition or valuation of privately held middle market and main street companies.

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Sica Fletcher

MARCH 26, 2024

Valuation For a more in-depth examination of the valuation process, consult our previous article on the subject here. Once an agency owner completes their initial preparations, the next step is to complete a full valuation of the agency. Valuation is a process in and of itself. Account-Based.

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Sun Acquisitions

JULY 31, 2024

They are extremely dedicated and focused, and proved to be amazing negotiators while always having my best interests at heart”. They specialize in facilitating privately held businesses’ confidential sale, acquisition, or valuation. Thinking of Buying or Selling a Business?

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JUNE 26, 2024

The family office especially appreciated CCA’s ability to assist in evaluating targets, construct cash flow models, and negotiate with lenders to successfully obtain debt financing. The CCA team made a huge difference in getting our deal over the finish line.” For more information, visit www.ccabalt.com or call 410.537.5988.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

MAY 7, 2024

They prepare a business valuation (which tells you what the company is worth), market your business to buyers, facilitate meetings between your management and the buyers’, negotiate with finalists, manage the rigorous due diligence process, and coordinate with the rest of your team.

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Solganick & Co.

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Business Valuation: Understand and obtain a professional valuation or estimate to understand the worth of your technology business. Running a compresensive and targeted M&A auction process will help to maximize the outcome including receiving multiple offers and driving valuation higher. Solganick & Co.

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Lake Country Advisors

OCTOBER 31, 2024

A local business broker can be invaluable in identifying opportunities, assessing the business’s financial health, and negotiating on your behalf to ensure a smooth transaction. Defining Your Level of Involvement Decide if you want to be hands-on in operations or prefer an advisory role.

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How2Exit

MARCH 31, 2024

Patrick brings his expertise from a solid educational foundation with a degree in accounting from James Madison University to his current position as the founder and managing director of M&A transaction services at O'Connell Advisory Group. rn rn rn Emotional readiness and concessions are critical in M&A transactions.

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Cooley M&A

AUGUST 30, 2019

Often discussed in the context of bridging a valuation gap, an “earn-out” can be a (seemingly) attractive solution for parties who have reached agreement on everything but the purchase price. Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIIA ) , TIAA acquired Nuveen, a mutual fund and advisory firm, from Windy City for $6.25

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MergersCorp M&A International

MARCH 31, 2024

MergersCorp™ M&A International leading advisory brand, offering Investment Banking services with focus on Cross Border Mergers and Acquisitions and Corporate Finance to clients across the world is excited to announce the launch of its highly anticipated franchising program.

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Sun Acquisitions

APRIL 28, 2022

He has the unique perspective of being both the seller and the buyer, which provides valuable insight into the complexities and process of negotiations required to successfully complete business transactions. Mike will bring his real-life experiences to the firm and to his own future transactions.

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OfficeHours

JULY 18, 2023

In a roll-up strategy, a private equity firm will attempt to consolidate a large number of smaller firms into a single, professionalized company with numerous benefits, including economies of scale and fixed cost leverage, valuation uplift (so-called “multiple arbitrage”), and acquisition expertise, among others.

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Viking Mergers & Acquisitions

MAY 18, 2023

A professional valuation will provide vital insight into where your business fits in the broader industry and global e-commerce market. Since these values all mean different things to your company, an advisor or broker will use their expertise to determine the most appropriate figures to use in negotiations.

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How2Exit

DECEMBER 11, 2023

He discusses the unique approach and methodologies of Peterson Acquisitions, including their focus on effective sell-side brokerage, buy-side advisory, education, and capital investment. The company offers buy-side advisory services, helping buyers find off-market deals and guiding them through the entire acquisition process.

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Sica Fletcher

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The following article details the process of selling an insurance agency book of business in 2024, including deviations from the process of selling an agency, the valuation process, and common payout structures. This means getting a formal valuation done - typically through your M&A advisor, but sometimes through a third party.

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Sica Fletcher

APRIL 2, 2024

Insurance M&A Deal Valuation, 2024 Starting out in 2024, EBITDA and revenue multiples are in a good place, experiencing modest YoY growth despite the economic downturn of the last 18 months. In deals with the highest earnout, business owners turn to a specialized M&A advisory firm to handle negotiations and oversee valuations.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

APRIL 8, 2024

But while the macro data appears discouraging, firms like ours are still closing good deals with solid valuations and attractive terms. Strong Execution and Negotiation Even the best deal strategy can fall down in execution. The same group saw average deal multiples decline over that period, from 8x trailing 12-month EBITDA to 6.4x.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The CCA investment banking team on this transaction included Managing Director Charlie Maskell and Vice President Andy Spears, who together with Smitha Gopal developed the deal strategy, conducted the negotiations, and provided strategic advising throughout the transaction. Learn more at www.patientpoint.com.

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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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Sun Acquisitions

MARCH 8, 2022

Matt is a senior advisor with Sun Acquisitions with significant deal making and negotiation experience. We work with clients that are interested in the confidential sale, acquisition or valuation of privately held companies. The business was acquired by Bell Valley Capital to use as a platform landscaping company for future growth.

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