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How the Digital Transformation Drives M&A Activity in Manufacturing

Software Equity Group

While a small minority of very large or very specialized organizations still need to maintain legacy applications and architecture, most manufacturers and other industrial companies see that SaaS solutions, with their flexibility and scalability, are the way of the future.

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How to Get into Commercial Real Estate: Side Doors, Front Doors, Steppingstones, and Career Paths

Mergers and Inquisitions

While people obsess over investment banking and private equity, other sectors within finance, such as commercial real estate (CRE) , often go ignored. Appraisal / Valuation Real estate appraisal is the process of valuing a property, which is essential when it is being sold.

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Extend the House, Paint the House, or Knock the House Down? Exit Readiness for Tech Firms.

Beyond M&A

Mature firms under private equity (PE) ownership often require guidance a few years before their next exit. True exit readiness isnt just about tech architecture; its about leadership agility, market adaptability, and a firms ability to evolve. Were here to make sure the answer aligns with maximising valuation.

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What are buyers looking for in AI and SaaS company acquisitions in 2025?

iMerge Advisors

Whether the buyer is a strategic acquirer, a private equity platform, or a growth-stage investor, the bar has risen. Valuations are no longer driven by top-line growth alone. The Rule of 40 the sum of revenue growth rate and EBITDA margin has become a key benchmark for SaaS valuation. GDPR, CCPA, AI Act)?

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When Does ‘Tech Debt’ Become ‘Strategic Debt’?

Beyond M&A

Unlike tech debt, which involves small technical compromises, strategic debt involves long-term strategic choices that shape the company’s future scalability and valuation. Examples of Strategic Debt Delaying Replatforming A company remains on outdated architecture, making future integrations costly. McKinsey & Co.)

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