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Food Distribution is Ripe for M&A

Focus Investment Banking

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. The pandemic accelerated innovation at all levels as it spotlighted weaknesses and systemic inefficiencies, particularly in food distribution.

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The Benefits of a Sell-Side Quality of Earnings

Focus Investment Banking

When a seller conducts a Quality of Earnings analysis, the upfront investment, which is lower than the cost of an audit, can yield significant returns, including a higher valuation and a smoother transaction process. A seller that conducts a QofE can often experience a higher valuation. What is a Quality of Earnings?

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Sustainability and ESG: The Emerging Imperatives in Mergers and Acquisitions

Sun Acquisitions

In today’s business landscape, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are not just about profit and market share. They want to ensure that organizations are profitable and responsible corporate citizens. Valuation: Investors often view companies with strong ESG practices more favorably and may command a premium valuation.

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How Will the Market Value My Restaurant?

Focus Investment Banking

As the food service industry continues to attract strong investment activity, there are a number of opportunities available to owners considering buying, growing, or selling a restaurant or chain of restaurants. The methodology shared here is to help restaurant owners better understand how investors typically arrive at a valuation.

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Thinking of Selling Your Restaurant Concept? Here are 5 Things Buyers Want to See

Focus Investment Banking

While optimism abounds in the restaurant industry, many owners feel less so when it comes to profitability. Average food costs have increased more than 20% and average wages more than 30% from 2019 – both of which obviously impact profitability and sustainability, but neither are so easy to pass along to guests.

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The Perfect Formula for Recession-Proof Software Businesses Today

Software Equity Group

As you will see below, however, growth needs to be realistic and profitable to be considered attractive. It could mean supporting an industry considered to be essential, such as agriculture, healthcare, government, food and beverage, manufacturing, or life sciences. There are several ways to define this type of company.

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Our List of 10 Private Equity Firms Investing in Software to Watch

Software Equity Group

And it typically boils down to a few common elements that successful SaaS companies do particularly well: High-quality SaaS companies feature predictable, recurring revenues, solid unit economics , and high gross margin and gross profit rates. The firm currently employs 31 professionals. The firm employs 93 professionals.