How2Exit

JUNE 3, 2024

E219: Unlocking True Business Value: Strategies and Insights for Mid-Market Sales w/ Trever Acers - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Trever Acers is an investment banking and valuation expert with over two decades of experience in the industry. And by less risk, that means they're willing to pay more." Acers mentions, "Change the frame.

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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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Lake Country Advisors

OCTOBER 17, 2024

This article outlines the key stages of selling a business and provides insights into the typical timeframe you may encounter. Valuation Process Timeline The valuation process is crucial for setting a realistic asking price and attracting the right buyers. Both parties’ willingness to compromise can affect the timeline.

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Viking Mergers & Acquisitions

APRIL 24, 2023

The First Thing to Do Before Trying to Sell The first task for every owner is to establish a baseline valuation. The valuation will not only show an owner if the value is where they need or want it yet but also shed light on opportunities for improvement and possible threats to a successful sale. The risk is just too high.

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PCO M&A Specialists

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

As the number of competitive buyers has increased over the last decade in the pest control industry, so have the valuations. In fact, valuations for pest control companies are at an all-time high. In fact, valuations for pest control companies are at an all-time high. This is going on all over the place.” What are the options?

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How2Exit

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Tune in to explore the fascinating journey of Steve, his approach to valuations, and how he successfully navigated his first acquisition during the tumultuous COVID-19 period. They also touch upon the benefits of leveraging joint venture partners, the impact of AI on accounting, and the nuances of negotiating deal structures.

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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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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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Midaxo

APRIL 25, 2023

Introduction This article showcases how ChatGPT can serve as an effective M&A consultant by demonstrating how it can be used to help develop a best practices-based M&A playbook. How to outline the process for negotiating deal terms and determining valuation? How to develop an acquisition strategy?

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Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In this article, we will delve into the system for success in tailoring your approach to business acquisition while also exploring the critical factors influencing financing choices. Valuation and Due Diligence Accurate valuation is essential to avoid overpaying for the target company.

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Software Equity Group

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In an acquisition, this may lead buyers to assign a lower valuation to the company. 3. Accurate categorization ensures the company is fairly represented, and it avoids complications in valuation or negotiations during a liquidity event. million, leading to an $11 million valuation discrepancy.

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Sica Fletcher

MARCH 26, 2024

This article outlines how to sell an insurance agency by chronological steps, with a quick overview of the process in the table immediately following. Valuation For a more in-depth examination of the valuation process, consult our previous article on the subject here. Valuation is a process in and of itself.

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Sun Acquisitions

AUGUST 16, 2024

From negotiating deal terms to conducting due diligence and securing regulatory approvals, the legal aspects of M&A play a crucial role in the success or failure of the transaction. This article will overview the key legal considerations in M&A transactions, common legal hurdles, and strategies for navigating them effectively.

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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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OfficeHours

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In this article, we will describe a few of the common exit strategies in detail and what considerations a private equity firm as well as the target company typically considers when determining the optimal exit strategy. This helps us generate a better estimate of how much this buyer would be willing to pay for the company at our exit.

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How2Exit

MARCH 31, 2024

With a career spanning over a decade, Patrick has become an industry-agnostic specialist, facilitating financial diligence, quality of earnings, purchase price negotiation, and offering comprehensive partnership support to his clients. Buyers must navigate this sensitively to ensure a successful outcome.

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Focus Investment Banking

MAY 10, 2024

In this article, which joins our ongoing coverage of the Food & Beverage industry, we introduce an overview of M&A activity in food distribution with a focus on fresh food. Along with greater buyer interest in recent years, valuations have also experienced an upswing with EV/EBITDA multiples steadily increasing since 2013.

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Lake Country Advisors

MAY 16, 2024

In this article, we’ll inspect the ways this channel and marketing strategy impact your business objectives and, subsequently, increase your business value. More than anything, it creates a strong impression during business valuations and financial assessments. Moreover, 41% of these businesses rely on it for revenue generation.

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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. There are a few reasons.

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Viking Mergers & Acquisitions

MAY 25, 2023

Find a Dependable Broker Advisor When selling a small business, a good business advisor is your ally from valuation to closing. Understand the Business’s Value A valuation analyzes a business for its financial worth. Read more about our business valuation process in this blog post.)

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Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

This article delves into educating buyers and sellers about financing models in business acquisitions. Valuation Mastery: Understanding diverse valuation methodologies is crucial. In business acquisitions, the adage “knowledge is power” holds.

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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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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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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

MAY 7, 2024

This article was originally published on June 8, 2023 on the I-95 Business website. The Tax Specialist helps you understand the tax implications of the sale—early on, based on the business valuation, then again later, after your team has negotiated a sale price.

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Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Description of your intent to purchase the real estate and valuation or method of valuation thereof. Upon gathering the LOIs, with our guidance, the client decides which buyers we are going to negotiate with to find the ultimate buyer with the most acceptable LOI. This article was previously published on Modern Tire Dealer.

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How2Exit

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Barnett rn rn The Article: rn How2Exit Reviews: "The Price of Risk" by David C. rn Valuation Insights: What's a Business Worth? It's a masterclass in understanding the intricacies of risk and valuation in the small business market. Reconciled sets the standard for consistency and quality that you can count on.

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Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 18, 2024

Article Link to be Hyperlinked For eg: Source: Certificate of Deposit (CD) (wallstreetmojo.com) As a reward, the issuing financial entity offers premium interest rates. Table of contents Certificate of Deposit (CD) Definition Certificate of Deposit Explained History Features Types Examples What is Negotiable CD?

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IBG

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Helping the seller anticipate and negotiate issues that can cause deviations from the expected sale proceeds can add unexpected value to involving an experienced M&A intermediary. From the outset, price is front and center in the negotiations. In a business sale, forewarned is forearmed. Deferred Payments.

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Wizenius

JULY 2, 2023

In this article, we will delve into the three key stages of the PE investment process: Acquire, Grow, and Exit. Once the right target is found, negotiations ensue, leading to a mutually beneficial agreement. Gain in-depth knowledge of financial analysis, M&A, valuation techniques, advanced Excel modeling, and more.

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Sica Fletcher

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The following article details those aspects and our team provides first-hand insights to make the transition process easier for sellers. The valuation process has a few additional considerations when selling a family insurance agency. In particular, sellers should be aware of: Family Reputation as an Asset.

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Software Equity Group

APRIL 9, 2024

Doing so too soon could weaken your position in negotiations or cause misunderstandings. This intelligence is vital in helping you negotiate better terms and maximize your company’s value. Negotiating in a Vacuum Negotiating with prospective buyers of your SaaS company is as much art as science.

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Software Equity Group

MARCH 26, 2024

Main Capital has made 215 total investments since its founding, with current assets under management (AUM) of $2.37B and an active portfolio of 47 firms, with a median valuation of $10.25M. Thoma Bravo maintains an active portfolio of 76 firms, with $134B in AUM and a $435M median valuation. The firm currently employs 31 professionals.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 24, 2024

These topics are interesting but difficult to demonstrate in a video tutorial or article, so we’ll focus on the financial modeling case here. Specifically, should we invest €60 million at a pre-money valuation of €1.2 billion and €50 million at a €800 million pre-money valuation if we’re targeting a 3.0x multiple and 30% IRR?

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Sica Fletcher

MAY 15, 2024

This article breaks down the question, “how much is my insurance agency worth” in further detail, but the table below provides a surface-level overview based on varying degrees of revenue and operating expense: How Much Is My Insurance Agency Worth: A Breakdown Answering the question, “how much is my insurance agency worth?”

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Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 16, 2024

Article Link to be Hyperlinked For eg: Source: Cost of Labor (wallstreetmojo.com) It is an amount paid by employers towards the workers’ wages, benefits, and payroll taxes. So, the company management has to pay important and remain updated with all such changes to that they are in a position to negotiate with their company labors.

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How2Exit

MAY 20, 2024

Wealth managers are not trained in the art of business valuation." By framing a lower valuation against a higher valuation supported by an annuity-like deal structure, he led sellers to a decision without being overtly persuasive. rn rn rn "My wealth managers valued my business.

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IBG

APRIL 4, 2023

Everything up to this point fits within our “running the process,” described in our article, “ Selling Your Business, a ‘Trip to Tahiti,’ and the Perils of a One-Buyer Deal.” While the LOI provides the basic terms and conditions of the eventual contract, it should acknowledge that negotiations are still in progress.

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