Lake Country Advisors

APRIL 15, 2024

A successful business sale hinges on solid negotiation skills. Best Practices for Negotiation of the Sale of Your Business Negotiating the sale of your business will impact your financial future and your company’s legacy. Valuing your business accurately is the cornerstone of a successful sale.

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Sica Fletcher

MARCH 12, 2024

As one of the most active M&A firms in the insurance sector, we are frequently asked how insurance agency valuations work. This article discusses the fundamentals of insurance agency valuations, plus a few lesser-known factors that play into these processes before we give an overview of the insurance M&A market in 2024.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 14, 2025

What You Might Be Overlooking Before a Sale As a founder preparing for a potential exit, one of the most common and consequential questions youll face is: Do we need audited financials or GAAP-compliant statements before going to market? What Financial Documentation Are You Overlooking?

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Francine Way

JULY 9, 2017

The seller’s advisors will pitch the target company, highlighting the most attractive elements of the opportunity, the target’s performance and market position, the investment thesis and fit with the prospective buyer, the details of the sales process, and next steps.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 15, 2025

If your product incorporates open-source components especially if youve fine-tuned or modified them its critical to understand the licensing implications and how they may affect your valuation, deal structure, or even deal viability. Map Licenses to Usage For each component, document: The license type (MIT, GPL, etc.) Heres how: 1.

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Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 13, 2024

Whether it’s due to retirement, a desire for a new challenge, or seizing a timely opportunity, the sale of a business is a critical decision that requires careful planning and execution. What do you hope to achieve through the sale? Defining your goals will serve as the compass guiding your decisions throughout the process.

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Sun Acquisitions

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

As you meticulously evaluate financial statements, assess market conditions, and fine-tune your pitch, it’s crucial not to overlook the less conspicuous elements that can significantly influence your business’s valuation in mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

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Lake Country Advisors

OCTOBER 27, 2023

At the core of the debate of business appraisal vs business valuation, both approaches aim to determine a company’s worth. So, what’s the difference between a business appraisal and a business valuation? Approaches to Business Valuation To achieve a comprehensive business valuation, professionals employ a range of methods.

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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. Missing this detail could complicate or kill the deal, delay your plans, or reduce the sale price. Corporate structure Whether youre a C-Corp or S-Corp can affect taxes at sale. This derisks the org.

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Lake Country Advisors

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Before listing your manufacturing business for sale, conduct a thorough financial assessment. Asset Evaluation When it comes to selling a manufacturing business, one of the critical components of the valuation process is assessing the value of assets. Asset valuation is a critical factor in attracting potential buyers.

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How2Exit

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Repeatable Processes : Develop and document processes that ensure scalability and allow the delegation of tasks to less experienced team members. Detailed, repeatable processes and storytelling techniques enable better business valuation and smoother operations.

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Sun Acquisitions

AUGUST 2, 2024

Public knowledge of the sale can lead to a drop in sales, loss of key employees, and decreased customer confidence. Here are some strategies to ensure discretion: Confidential Marketing When listing your HVAC business for sale, use confidential marketing techniques. Ensure you highlight these aspects in your valuation.

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Sun Acquisitions

AUGUST 12, 2022

In this post, we take a look at the issues you need to address if you’re facing litigation but are still intent on going ahead with the sale. It can sometimes happen that you’re hit with a lawsuit after you’ve completed a business valuation. Other downsides of litigation are: Lower sales. A decrease in company value.

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Viking Mergers & Acquisitions

MAY 25, 2023

While no two business sales will look the same, any business owner can benefit from these practical steps to help find the right buyer and secure the best deal possible. Among the most important considerations is how the sale will impact your financial state. Read more about our business valuation process in this blog post.)

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Solganick & Co.

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Completing the Sale of a Technology Business: A Step-by-Step Summary by Aaron Solganick, CEO, Solganick & Co. Whether you’re a fast growing company looking for an exit or a mature company exploring strategic and financial M&A options, the sale process requires precision, preparation, and patience.

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Lake Country Advisors

AUGUST 7, 2023

The current market conditions and economic landscape have created a fertile environment for business sales. Understanding Market Trends Analyzing recent market trends is essential when considering the sale of a business. Understanding Market Trends Analyzing recent market trends is essential when considering the sale of a business.

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How2Exit

APRIL 24, 2023

By providing an estimated valuation range, educational resources, and access to small business coaches, business owners can get a better understanding of the process and can make informed decisions. This allows business owners to access more affordable legal documents and services. This is where AI can be a game-changer.

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Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Negotiating the sale of a manufacturing business can be highly stressful, but it is possible to get through it with minimal stress when armed with the right tips and strategies. To help ensure a better outcome for all parties involved, here are some top tips for negotiating the sale of a manufacturing business.

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Lake Country Advisors

JUNE 20, 2024

In this regard, due diligence plays a crucial role in ensuring the sale goes smoothly by identifying potential risks, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and uncovering any hidden issues that could impact the transaction. Understanding the Importance of Due Diligence Due diligence is a crucial step in the business sale process.

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Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

So to match the pace of automotive deals and because we find it more effective, we employ a two-stage sale process. A two-stage sale process involves first getting indications of interest (IOIs) from as many buyers as we can and then narrowing down that buyer pool by inviting the more serious ones to submit formal letters of intent (LOIs).

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

A Strategic Guide for Founders and CEOs For software founders contemplating a sale, the first and most pressing question is often: What is my software company worth? Understanding the Core Valuation Framework At its core, the valuation of a software company is typically based on a multiple of earnings or revenue.

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How2Exit

MARCH 7, 2023

Additionally, an attorney can help to negotiate and draft the necessary documents to ensure that the deal is legally sound. For example, an attorney can help to draft an earn-out clause that outlines the terms of the purchase and sale agreement. Signing documents without having them reviewed by an attorney is also a mistake.

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Viking Mergers & Acquisitions

MAY 18, 2023

Know the Virtual Landscape E-commerce is a rapidly expanding way to do business, with over one-fifth of worldwide sales estimated to take place online in 2023. A professional valuation will provide vital insight into where your business fits in the broader industry and global e-commerce market.

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Midaxo

APRIL 25, 2023

What would be good an outline for a document defining our M&A objectives? How to outline the process for negotiating deal terms and determining valuation? Q3: What would be good an outline for a document defining our M&A objectives? How does one establish clear objectives for M&A?

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Software Equity Group

MAY 28, 2024

This created various challenges throughout the process and very likely reduced our exit valuation. This resource details what quantitative and qualitative aspects buyers prioritize when creating valuations. These improvements will not only help your org today, but you will also get a better exit valuation.

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Sun Acquisitions

APRIL 25, 2023

Navigating the sales process can help ensure you secure the best buyer and get the most out of your sale. The post Navigating the Sales Process: A Step-by-Step Guide to Selling Your Business appeared first on Sun Acquisitions | Chicago Business Broker and M&A Firm. client lists, property/equipment, etcetera).

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How2Exit

AUGUST 8, 2023

One specific real estate strategy that has gained popularity in recent years is the sale-leaseback arrangement. rn A sale-leaseback is a transaction where a business sells its owned real estate to a third party and then leases it back for a specified period. rn Secondly, sale-leasebacks enhance financial flexibility.

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IBG

APRIL 4, 2023

In a business sale, the letter of intent is a vital document, and sellers need to thoroughly understand its purpose and scope. The tail goes with the hide” – mimicking his dad’s favorite term for a clean business sale – “and he wants to close in 90 days. I’m going to fax this to you and Larry” (their corporate attorney).

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Lake Country Advisors

AUGUST 9, 2024

The goal is not just to find a buyer but to maximize the value of your hard work and investment, leading to a prosperous sale. Preparing Your Manufacturing Business for Sale Conducting a comprehensive business valuation is essential in preparing your business for sale.

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Lake Country Advisors

OCTOBER 17, 2024

When considering a sale, business owners ask, “ How long will it take to sell my business?” Preparing Your Business for Sale The first and most critical step in selling your business is thorough preparation. How well you prepare can significantly influence the timeline and the sale price.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 24, 2024

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 For reference, the case document said to expect profitability by the end of the 5 years. multiple and 30% IRR?

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Sun Acquisitions

JULY 29, 2022

Increase the company’s market valuation. billion to $15 billion and raised the company’s market valuation from $14 billion to $400 billion. Secondly, conducting the business valuation will be less challenging. Your options for deal structures will either be an asset or stock sale. Legal implications. Contact us today.

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Francine Way

JULY 8, 2017

Many of these causes have their equivalences to the reasons behind the sale of a company (also known as a divestiture): Liquidity: As the equity holding period matured, investors (private equity funds behind companies) will look to sell. Once a sale has been decided, the process to look for a new owner is pretty well established.

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Lake Country Advisors

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Whether planning for retirement, pursuing new ventures, or aiming to maximize your company’s value, understanding the intricacies of valuation and the selling process is essential. Understanding the Value of Your Construction Business Before listing your construction business for sale, it’s essential to establish an accurate valuation.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 14, 2025

For many founders, the sale of a company is the culmination of yearssometimes decadesof work. This article outlines the key tax and legal documents you should be prepared to manage after selling your software or technology business, with a focus on the months following the transaction close. Net Investment Income Tax for high earners.

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How2Exit

APRIL 25, 2023

He was able to stay informed of the latest developments in the industry and be prepared for the potential of a sale. It is important to stay informed of the latest developments in the industry and be prepared for the potential of a sale. Additionally, this has caused tech valuations to become more balanced.

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Lake Country Advisors

AUGUST 6, 2024

This guide is crafted to provide you with practical, straightforward advice on how to prepare your business for sale. Our goal is to ensure that you are well-equipped to maximize your business’s value and secure a smooth, profitable sale. Let’s dive into what you need to do to prepare your manufacturing business for the market.

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