Sica Fletcher

MARCH 26, 2020

Many of our clients have asked us about the impact on insurance brokerage M&A of the pandemic and the resultant containment efforts. The Largest Strategic Players Tell Us Full Steam Ahead – The major strategic acquirors have informed us that they plan to continue to aggressively pursue acquisitions of insurance brokers.

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Cooley M&A

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Over the last decade the use of R&W insurance in merger and acquisition transactions has grown exponentially. From 2008 to 2018, the total R&W policies bound per year in North America rose from 40 deals, providing $541 million of coverage to 1500+ R&W insurance transactions, providing aggregate coverage of $38.6 Advantages.

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Sun Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

billion valuation by 2030. The first step in positioning your HVAC business for a favorable acquisition is increasing its current valuation. Once you’ve done this, you can move on to the next step – organizing your books in preparation for business valuation. Step #2 Organize Your Books and Get a Business Valuation.

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Sun Acquisitions

DECEMBER 16, 2022

1. Engage a Business Broker. Wise sellers hire a business broker to facilitate the transaction. An experienced broker will. With a seasoned broker in your corner, you’ll avoid some of the common rookie selling mistakes. 3. Get a Business Valuation. That’s why having an experienced broker is so invaluable.

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Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 15, 2022

Business valuation, according to the Corporate Finance Institute , is the “process of determining the present value of a company or an asset.”. In this post, we’re going to answer why you need to conduct a business valuation, how you can determine your business value, and how to find the best business valuation specialists.

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Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

2. Business Valuation With your business ready for review, you can go ahead with a business valuation. This is best done through a professional business valuation expert. 3. Business Marketing With your business ready for sale and a business valuation done, it’s time to enter the marketplace.

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Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Double-check that all legal documents, financial records, and production data are in order — and even consider getting an independent assessment to get an accurate valuation of your company and any risks associated with making a sale.

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Lake Country Advisors

AUGUST 9, 2024

Preparing Your Manufacturing Business for Sale Conducting a comprehensive business valuation is essential in preparing your business for sale. Conducting a Comprehensive Business Valuation A comprehensive business valuation is crucial when preparing your manufacturing business for sale.

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Sica Fletcher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

In recent posts, we outlined the background of and reasons for the dramatic upsurge of private equity investment in the insurance brokerage industry , how the combination of private equity and low interest rates have dramatically raised valuations , and how private equity sponsored agencies increasingly dominate the insurance agency business.

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Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 18, 2024

They come at a low risk, with some being insured by government bodies. There are many types of CDs in the market, with some being traditional types, liquid CDs, jumbo types and broker CDs, etc. Some of these are banks, NBFCs, investment companies, brokerage firms, insurance companies and trust corporations.

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Sica Fletcher

JUNE 2, 2020

Insurance Agency & Brokerage M&A Update Many of our clients have been asking us “now that the first phase of the coronavirus pandemic seems to be ending, where do things stand with insurance brokerage M&A?” First, these brokers each have growth strategies whose success is measured by the expansion of revenues and EBITDA.

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Sica Fletcher

JULY 1, 2020

Update on Private Equity and Insurance Brokerages In our ,, previous article , we reported that the COVID-19 pandemic had not diminished the pace of mergers and acquisitions transactions we are seeing in the insurance agency and brokerage sector. The number of transactions we are working on has not abated. The question is, “Why?”.

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Sun Acquisitions

JULY 5, 2024

One of the most significant impacts of uncertainties is on valuation. This may involve implementing risk-sharing mechanisms such as earn-outs or escrow arrangements, obtaining appropriate insurance coverage, or renegotiating deal terms to mitigate specific risks.

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Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 15, 2022

During business valuation, an experienced appraiser will conduct an in-depth examination of your operations, assets, sales, and management while factoring in market conditions to give you an estimated value of your business. And that’s where having a good business broker in your corner will work in your favor.

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Sica Fletcher

DECEMBER 12, 2019

(Otherwise Known as “How Acquisitions Are Structured”) Our November blog post asked how a smaller agency can take advantage of the tsunami of private equity investment in insurance brokerages. Let’s break down how this is paid: Valuation The valuation is invariably calculated as Pro Forma EBITDA multiplied by the EBITDA multiple.

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Growth Business

AUGUST 22, 2023

This valuation is either achieved through an equity financing round or via financial performance indicators. In August 2021, ZEPZ raised $292m in a funding round which saw its valuation increase to $5bn. #7 The group comprises of brokering firm Howden, underwriting agency DUAL, MGA and its data and analytics arm HX.

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Sica Fletcher

MARCH 10, 2020

The issue with this is that the valuation of insurance brokers is invariably calculated as Pro Forma EBITDA multiplied by the EBITDA multiple. It takes both variables to come up with an adequate valuation, and you need professional assistance to calculate the Pro Forma EBITDA properly.

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Sun Acquisitions

MARCH 29, 2024

Conduct a Thorough Business Valuation: Before moving forward with an M&A deal, conducting a comprehensive business valuation is essential. This could involve risk insurance, contingency plans, or renegotiating the financing terms. Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Every business investment carries some level of risk.

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How2Exit

JUNE 12, 2023

Concept 4: Financials Can Be Deceiving The podcast discusses the challenges that arise when buying small businesses, particularly those with sub-$5 million valuations. The hosts also note that brokers can add an additional layer of complexity to the buying process.

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Francine Way

JULY 8, 2017

Peaked market valuations: When market cycle peaks or an industry fully matures, it may be advantageous for shareholders to cash out. Most companies, especially those with $20 million or more in sales, will engage an investment banker or professional advisor to manage the sale process (smaller companies will typically engage a broker-dealer).

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GillAgency

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

It is written in a way that will help you, in case you decide to go about the process without a business broker. You are always welcome to call us or talk to any business broker about the state of the business world. As such, you should hire a consultant or a business broker to help you with setting up your marketing package.

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How2Exit

MARCH 30, 2023

This includes making sure that the business is properly insured and that all taxes and fees are paid on time. This can be done by providing a range of valuations, from low to high, and letting buyers make their bids. It is also important for entrepreneurs to be able to provide evidence of their business’s future trajectory.

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Sun Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

From deciding the value of the business to determining the best business broker to hire, every detail of the selling process must be examined to ensure that the transition is smooth and produces a maximum profit for its seller. A simple way to determine the price of an IT business is by hiring an appraiser to carry out a business valuation.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Appraisal / Valuation Real estate appraisal is the process of valuing a property, which is essential when it is being sold. This one is probably the best “initial job” in CRE because you can get in without great credentials, you’ll do plenty of real estate financial analysis and valuation , and you’ll meet plenty of brokers and investors.

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