Software Equity Group

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

A term sheet is often used in the early stages of negotiating a venture capital investment or M&A transaction. Since SEG often helps facilitate term sheet discussions, we’ll also share some practical guidance on how to negotiate them and a term sheet template to show you what they look like. What is a Term Sheet?

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How2Exit

APRIL 4, 2023

He explains that when the Small Business Administration (SBA) looks at a business for a loan, they want to make sure that the business can cover its debt service. They do this by giving it a coverage ratio of one dollar and thirty-five cents for every dollar of debt service after certain expenses.

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Growth Business

OCTOBER 25, 2024

To determine the value of the shares specifically, you need to adjust for the debt and cash in the business. Where you end up in the range (or if you are on outlier outside that) depends on the nuances of your business and the investment process you are running.

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Software Equity Group

JUNE 14, 2023

And there may be intense negotiations concerning this number that could delay the closing or impact how much you ultimately take away from the deal. For that reason, it can pay to learn more about NWC, what it might or might not include, and how an M&A advisor can help you negotiate more favorable terms to maximize your proceeds.

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How2Exit

MAY 15, 2023

Concept 4: Leverage Debt For Multiple Expansion Leveraging debt for multiple expansion is a strategy used by private equity firms to increase their value and profitability. For example, one of the most popular industries for leverage debt for multiple expansion is the collision repair industry.

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Cooley M&A

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Since that post, the Delaware Chancery Court has had the opportunity to consider some preliminary issues relating to certain of those jeopardized transactions involving private equity-backed buyers.

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RKJ Partners

AUGUST 6, 2017

Capital is generally grouped into three main classifications: Senior Debt, Mezzanine Capital and Equity Capital. Most entrepreneurs are very familiar with senior debt offered by traditional banks. Senior debt is first in seniority and is often secured by collateral in the form of a lien.

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How2Exit

JULY 3, 2023

They act as intermediaries between buyers and sellers, helping to facilitate negotiations, conduct due diligence, and ensure a smooth transition. Whether it is in a specific industry or as a generalist, a skilled advisor can provide valuable insights, facilitate negotiations, and ensure a successful outcome.

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Sun Acquisitions

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Private Equity Investment: Private equity firms can be strategic partners for mid-sized businesses looking to finance M&A transactions. In exchange for an equity stake in the company, private equity investors provide capital to fund acquisitions and support growth initiatives.

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Cooley M&A

JULY 28, 2022

In the US, it is common to adjust the purchase price for cash, any excess or deficit of net working capital relative to a required level of net working capital, unpaid debt, and unpaid transaction expenses of the target business as of the closing, with an adjustment done at closing based on estimates and followed by a post-closing true-up.

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Focus Investment Banking

MAY 3, 2024

With higher interest rates, the same cash flow of years past now supports a lower amount of balance sheet debt. Also buyers like to use mezzanine and senior bank debt. The equity check writer will walk away in these cases because they can’t make the return on equity that they seek without the debt. Next, 12.8%

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Software Equity Group

JUNE 27, 2023

This concept is called rollover equity and is common for private equity transactions. These types of deals have become common, particularly when the buyer is a private equity firm. While taking equity in any business comes with a risk, a rollover equity offer can present a significant upside for the seller.

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Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 4, 2024

A Paper LBO, also called a Pen and Paper LBO, usually prepared by candidates during private equity interviews, is a miniature paper version of a full Leveraged Buyout (LBO) Model. Further, it helps interviewers assess a candidate’s knowledge of private equity concepts. What Is A Paper LBO?

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Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Lower margins, in many cases, make these businesses unattractive to all but a small handful of financial investors like private equity groups, who look to invest, build a company up and then often sell to a larger private equity group. And by the way, this valuation is always negotiated. continues Beard. “I

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Growth Business

JULY 17, 2024

Equity finance Equity finance involves raising capital for a business by selling shares of ownership to investors in exchange for funding. Unlike debt financing, which involves borrowing money that must be repaid with interest, equity financing does not require repayment. What is a venture capital term sheet?

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Software Equity Group

MAY 28, 2024

Just because you are getting lots of inquiries from Private Equity and other investors, it does not mean you are ready to sell. Focusing your efforts on improving those metrics will make your company more attractive and give you a leg-up in negotiations. If your numbers aren’t up to snuff, you’d be wise to wait.

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Software Equity Group

MAY 28, 2024

Just because you are getting lots of inquiries from Private Equity and other investors, it does not mean you are ready to sell. Focusing your efforts on improving those metrics will make your company more attractive and give you a leg-up in negotiations. If your numbers aren’t up to snuff, you’d be wise to wait.

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Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The seller’s counsel is responsible for negotiating the key legal terms of the purchase agreement. Using an experienced M&A attorney is critical to move the transaction forward while avoiding costly legal fees negotiating on terms that are not critical. The terms of the earn-out can be negotiated with your advisor and buyers.

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Sica Fletcher

JULY 31, 2024

In addition to the high cost of debt interfering with their bottom line, they also have to contend with a buyer pool that’s larger than ever before , with 50+ buyers in the current pool where there used to be ~5. Sellers are remaining patient and working with M&A advisosr to identify areas of opportunity. Changes in the buyer pool.

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Cooley M&A

MAY 21, 2021

In reaching this order, the court applied the prevention doctrine, finding that the unavailability of buyer’s debt financing did not permit buyer to circumvent its obligation to close because buyer materially contributed to the debt financing being unavailable. All of those demands were rejected by the lenders.

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How2Exit

AUGUST 8, 2023

The funds generated from the sale can be used to finance the M&A transaction, invest in growth opportunities, or pay down debt. This strategy involves a business, private equity owner, or sponsor selling its company-owned real estate that is considered mission-critical to its operations.

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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.

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IBG

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

That is especially true when the buyer is a private equity group or other type of “financial” buyer, which is the case in seven out of 10 deals that we have closed over the last several years. Strengthen your ratios: working capital, debt-to-equity, “quick,” price-to-earnings, return on equity, etc.

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Sun Acquisitions

OCTOBER 25, 2022

You can negotiate to retain your salary and benefits throughout the transition. With a leveraged management buyout, the buyer or seller can opt to bring on board a third party in the form of a private equity firm (PE), venture capitalist (VC), or conventional lender. The business is plunged into debt.

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Sica Fletcher

JUNE 20, 2024

The History of Private Equity in Insurance One of the primary forces differentiating the insurance M&A market in 2024 from those of decades past is the presence and dominance of private equity (PE) firms in the buyer space. It used to be the case that equity structures consisted of senior debt (i.e.,

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Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

While there are a few public investment opportunities in the heavy-duty parts and service sector, such as Dorman Products (NASDAQ: DORM) and Ryder Systems (NYSE: R), many investors have turned to Private Equity (PE) for investments in the industry. are all on the table to be negotiated.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 24, 2024

Let’s start with the elephant in the room: yes, we’ve covered the growth equity case study before, but I’m doing it again because I don’t think the previous examples were great. minutiae about issues like OID for debt issuances ) and did not accurately represent a 1- or 2-hour case study. They over-complicated the financial model (e.g.,

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How2Exit

AUGUST 28, 2023

However, he also connects clients with M&A attorneys who can help with drafting an LOI, negotiating closing deals, and other legal aspects of the transaction. rn Ronald shares what he's seeing as the behavior of private equity firms in the current market.

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Intrepid Banker Insights

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Big Tech, is often much more susceptible to broader economic swoons and who may rely more heavily on debt for acquisitions, has seen a significant slowdown so far this year in deals over $1 billion in size, with only 15 in the third quarter. The first area of bifurcation is between the large cap and middle market Tech M&A markets.

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How2Exit

JULY 13, 2023

They stress the need to clearly communicate expectations from the beginning of negotiations, avoiding surprises later on. Finally, the guests discuss the current market trends in private equity and capital raising. Private equity firms, strategic buyers, and even competitors are all cautious in their investment decisions.

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IBG

JANUARY 31, 2023

It is very common for problems and issues to pop up during due diligence, so it’s important to stay proactive and be open to negotiation until the deal is finalized.” Such reports are increasingly common in larger transactions, especially where the buyer is a private equity firm. “A

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GillAgency

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Typically, the buyer will be a private equity or even a partner in your business Asset Purchase This is the most common type of sale where a buyer will buy out all the assets and liabilities of your company. They may exclude some assets and/or liabilities based on mutual negotiations. You will be entitled to interest.

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How2Exit

MAY 27, 2024

His firm assists a range of clients from first-time acquirers to private equity firms. This democratization of acquisition financing heralds a maturation phase for e-commerce M&A, bringing a wave of new entrants who can scale their operations rapidly with the backing of judicious debt. Great investment."

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Cooley M&A

JANUARY 25, 2023

However, deal activity fizzled in the second half of 2022, as high inflation, aggressive anti-inflation monetary policies, geopolitical instability, assertive antitrust regulators and tightening financing markets depressed target valuations, reduced strategic acquirer confidence and sidelined private equity sponsor buyers. trillion. [2]

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Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 11, 2023

While people obsess over investment banking and private equity, other sectors within finance, such as commercial real estate (CRE) , often go ignored. Tasks include getting tenants to renew their leases, negotiating new terms, and handling unit repairs, maintenance, renovations, and new HVAC installations.

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Software Equity Group

APRIL 2, 2025

Thats why taking the time to put together a compelling narrative for your business before the process gets under way should be a non-negotiable. For a private equity buyer, we focus on those who have experience in the broader space or with businesses whose business models are similar to yours. For them, its about synergy.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 19, 2025

Consumer retail private equity is so diverse that it almost seems like a paradox. Depending on the firm, a consumer retail private equity deal might consist of: A leveraged buyout of a struggling offline retailer. On the Job Recruiting Should You Go Shopping for Consumer Retail Private Equity Jobs?

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