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. Acers mentions, "Change the frame.

Sale 130

Sale Business Mergers and Acquisitions Valuation 130

Solganick & Co.

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Focus on Data Analytics and AI: Increased M&A activity in the data analytics sector, particularly around emerging technologies like generative AI and data analytics software and consulting services. Cybersecurity Concerns: The increasing complexity of cybersecurity threats is leading to consolidation in the cybersecurity sector.

M&A 52

M&A IT Mergers and Acquisitions Valuation 52

Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 7, 2024

One aspect that is often talked about and significantly impacts the business landscape is the relationship between interest rates, private equity groups, and business valuations. For private equity (PE) groups, these rates determine the cost of capital, which is essential for their investment strategies.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Valuation Equities Business 52

Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 18, 2024

And will that mean that some of the privately held management consulting firms or other professional services companies will choose an IPO this year? There are only a few publicly traded companies in specialty consulting. FTI Consulting and CRA International (Charles River Associates) initially come to mind.

IPO 52

IPO Consulting Corporate Finance Professional Services 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

Some argue that GE offers the best of both worlds: the opportunity to fund innovation and growth – as in venture capital – plus the ability to limit downside risk and invest in proven companies – as in private equity. Over the past few decades, growth equity (GE) has gone from an afterthought to a major asset class for huge investment firms.

Private Equity 105

Private Equity Equities Capital Portfolio 105

InvestmentBank.com

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

One of the biggest struggles with selling in the middle to lower middle market is business valuation expectations. One of the biggest problems with valuations is what I might call the Instagram , Whatsapp , OculusVR skew. Valuation multiples don’t increase if your bottom-line increases. You’re a traditional business.

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Valuation Business Mergers and Acquisitions Management 52

Growth Business

OCTOBER 25, 2024

This decision is critical and often complex, requiring a delicate balance between securing the necessary capital while retaining future financial benefits and operational control. The stake will depend directly on the amount you want to raise compared to your business’s total valuation.

Equities 98

Equities Investment Private Equity Valuation 98

Devensoft

AUGUST 22, 2023

Navigating M&A valuations with precision is paramount for informed decision-making. Our guide equips you with step-by-step instructions on employing the Enterprise Value Calculator effectively, complete with insights into optimal practices for precision valuations. Let’s dive into the intricacies of this invaluable resource.

Valuation 52

Valuation M&A Utilities Mergers and Acquisitions 52

Focus Investment Banking

MARCH 10, 2025

Know the timeline After a sale, buyers often expect you to stay on for one to two years as an employee or consultant. Why It Matters: Healthy working capital keeps the business running smoothly day-to-day. Buyers View: The buyer needs to know the normalized level of working capital required to continue to run the business post-close.

Investment 52

Investment Book-building Sale Business 52

How2Exit

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Barnett is a small business expert, consultant, and author. Barnett, a renowned small business expert, consultant, and author, tackles the complex issue of risk assessment in buying a business versus staying in a salaried job. rn Valuation Insights: What's a Business Worth? rn About The Speaker: rn David C.

Business 130

Business Acquisitions M&A Finance 130

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 15, 2024

You can think of it like “Consulting, but with less ‘planning’ and more ‘doing.’” Sometimes, it’s more like “in-house consulting” for portfolio companies with specific problems , and in other cases, the value creation team reviews every company and applies a specific set of steps to improve efficiency.

Private Equity 105

Private Equity Equities Consulting Recruitment 105

Sun Acquisitions

APRIL 7, 2022

CSI is owned by private equity firm Argosy Capital based in Wayne, PA. We work with clients that are interested in the confidential sale , acquisition or valuation of privately held companies. CSI is a leader in the sourcing and distribution of engineered component parts and assemblies serving OEM’s and is based in Charlotte, NC.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Sale Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions 98

Solganick & Co.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

This report analyzes current industry subsectors including application partners, public cloud partners, data analytics consulting, cybersecurity services, managed services providers (MSPs), and software development services providers.

M&A 52

M&A Middle Market Valuation Consulting 52

Sun Acquisitions

MARCH 8, 2022

The business was acquired by Bell Valley Capital to use as a platform landscaping company for future growth. We work with clients that are interested in the confidential sale, acquisition or valuation of privately held companies. Matt Brunstrum was the lead advisor and managed all aspects of this client engagement.

Profitability 98

Profitability Sale Acquisitions Business 98

Solganick & Co.

JUNE 2, 2024

It covers the latest M&A transactions, provides a data analytics market map, updates on industry size and growth data, and publicly traded companies and valuations in the sector. June 2, 2024 – Solganick & Co. has published its latest mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and market update and report on the data analytics sector.

M&A 52

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers Valuation 52

RKJ Partners

AUGUST 6, 2017

As investment bankers, RKJ Partners possesses a breadth of knowledge and experience in advising clients that seek growth capital. In our latest blog installment, we define and outline the key elements involved in the process of raising capital. The projections should be optimistic yet achievable.

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Capital Raising Capital Debt Finance 40

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. rn The company has a capital investment arm, facilitating deals and providing opportunities for passive small business investing.

Acquisitions 130

Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions Business Education 130

Wizenius

JUNE 25, 2023

Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC): Calculate the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC), which represents the average rate of return required by the company's investors. The WACC considers the cost of debt and equity financing and reflects the risk associated with the company's capital structure.

Financial Models 52

Financial Models Financial Modeling Investment Banking DCF Analysis 52

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Since private equity firms use a significant amount of debt and comparatively very little equity to finance transactions, anything that impacts the cost of debt or the ability to raise debt is a very sensitive consideration when considering the capital structure of a potential investment.

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Investors Private Equity Equities Debt 130

M&A Leadership Council

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Jim Jeffries Founder, M&A Leadership Council Jim Jeffries has been leading national and international consulting companies, private equity and M&A (mergers and acquisitions) for 30 years. During that time, he completed three corporate turnarounds. Specialties: M&A Strategy, Due Diligence, Integration and Corporate Turn-arounds.

Mergers and Acquisitions 52

Mergers and Acquisitions M&A Consulting Private Equity 52

Lake Country Advisors

OCTOBER 31, 2024

General partners handle day-to-day operations and carry the entire liability, while limited partners only contribute capital and have limited liability. Selling Your Share of the Business: Valuation Process: Establish how the value of a departing partner’s share will be calculated. Ready to Take the Next Step?

Business 52

Business Profitability Debt Shares 52

Solganick & Co.

APRIL 24, 2024

The report covers subsectors including systems integrators/application partners, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, MSPs, and software development services and IT consulting companies.

Mergers 52

Mergers Mergers and Acquisitions M&A Consulting 52

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 8, 2025

Are you optimizing for valuation, cultural fit, or speed? This allows time to optimize financials, clean up operations, and position the business for premium valuation. Understand What Your Company Is Worth Valuation is both art and science. Do you want to stay on post-sale or transition out quickly? Timing also matters.

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Valuation M&A Sale Negotiation 40

Wizenius

AUGUST 16, 2023

This stage requires mastering valuation techniques, conducting thorough market research, and engaging in insightful discussions with management teams to unearth the true potential of the company. For more complex transactions, especially those involving significant capital, external audit and legal firms might be enlisted.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Equities Investment Banking Financial Models 52

Sun Acquisitions

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

People sell business ownership for a variety of reasons: Needing capital to actually start the company; Swapping equity for additional capital to grow the business; Sourcing money to pay down existing liabilities and debts; Raising venture capital to expand into new markets and; Desiring to diversify their own business risk as the sole owner.

Equities 52

Equities Business Broker Investors 52

Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

MSP is a portfolio company of Persistence Capital Partners, the leading private equity fund exclusively focused on high-growth opportunities in the healthcare field. We work with clients that are interested in the confidential sale, acquisition, or valuation of privately held companies.

Sale 52

Sale Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions Medical 52

Solganick & Co.

JANUARY 15, 2025

Security Operations constituted the largest sub-sector of M&A activity (excluding consulting services), with several notable transactions integrating complementary capabilities (e.g., XDR, EDR) into acquirers platforms and capitalizing on synergistic customer and geographic expansion. at: mkim@solganick.com

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Mergers and Acquisitions M&A Mergers Acquisitions 40

Lake Country Advisors

OCTOBER 3, 2024

This method is particularly common in capital-intensive industries like manufacturing, where buyers may focus on acquiring the physical assets that drive production. Advantages for Sellers : Stock sales tend to be simpler and can be more tax-efficient, with gains typically taxed at the capital gains rate.

Business 52

Business Mergers and Acquisitions Sale Capital 52

How2Exit

MAY 2, 2023

This is because the cost of capital is the number one driver of business value. When interest rates increase, the cost of capital also goes up, which reduces the price of businesses when they are sold. For example, higher interest rates can make it more difficult for businesses to access capital for growth or expansion.

Sale 130

Sale Business Book-building IT 130

How2Exit

MARCH 21, 2023

For buyers, investor cash can provide the capital necessary to make the purchase without having to put down any of their own money. For buyers, investor cash can provide the capital necessary to make the purchase without having to put down any of their own money. Finally, the buyer should consult with a lawyer and an accountant.

Business 130

Business Accountant Book-building Negotiation 130

Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Operating metrics and valuation multiples , especially for the assets and companies that are the most different (see below). Per FTI Consulting , solar, wind, and “portfolio” (mixed asset) deals account for 60% of renewable M&A activity in the U.S.: A recent deal in the sector, ideally one your target bank has advised on.

Investment Banking 59

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 59

Sica Fletcher

MARCH 8, 2024

Starting in H2 2022, the insurance M&A market has seen a notably difficult 18-month period, afflicted with high interest rates, lowered deal volumes, and lowered valuations. If they do, then we can expect to see valuations and, by extent, EBITDA multiples for insurance agencies rise.

Insurance 52

Insurance M&A S&P Valuation 52

Growth Business

JANUARY 29, 2024

After producing several valuation models of the target company, the buyer should have enough information to be able to construct a reasonable offer. Jeannette Linfoot is an M&A consultant at Jeannette Linfoot Associates. Once this offer has been presented, the two companies can negotiate terms in more detail.

M&A 105

M&A Business Mergers and Acquisitions Negotiation 105

Lake Country Advisors

AUGUST 6, 2024

Engaging Professional Valuation Services A professional valuation is critical when you want to sell a manufacturing business. Engaging a third-party valuation service provides a credible assessment of your business’s worth as it helps set a realistic asking price and builds confidence in potential buyers.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Business Valuation Sale 52

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 14, 2025

Purchase Price Adjustments: The Working Capital Tug-of-War One of the most commonand contentiousclosing table negotiations involves net working capital (NWC) adjustments. Buyers want to ensure the business has enough short-term assets (like receivables and cash) to operate post-close without an immediate capital injection.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 24, 2023

They have their investment thesis and valuation, and the earnings announcement is the event that unlocks value… …but this is not what “event-driven” means in most cases. But if we’re wrong, and the spin-off doesn’t happen or gets done at a lower valuation, the parent company’s share price would fall by only 10%.”

Funds 64

Funds Investors Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers 64

Sun Acquisitions

DECEMBER 16, 2022

3. Get a Business Valuation. The business valuation you get will give you an idea of an appropriate asking price. Valuation is a complex process and involves gauging several aspects of your business, hence the need to hire a professional business valuation expert. 4. Market your Manufacturing Business.

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Manufacturing Business Broker Negotiation 52