Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

OCTOBER 22, 2024

A solid long-term cash flow profile enables investors to make informed decisions that drive higher returns, such as rolling out a new product, investing in innovative technology or making a strategic hire.

Private Equity 52

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RKJ Partners

AUGUST 6, 2017

It is imperative to maintain confidentiality throughout the sale process and to take measures that will guard against competitors, employees, vendors and customers learning of an impending sale. In general, it can take from 3 to 18 months to complete a business sale, with the most common range of 6 to 12 months.

M&A 40

M&A Sale Negotiation Investment Banking 40

Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Working within the tire and service industry, I’m often asked the steps companies can take to prepare a business for sale and attract investors. This is the second in a series of articles that answers the most common questions I am asked by tire and service business owners. What are the costs involved in selling my business?

Business 52

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Solganick & Co.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Buyers continue to seek companies with a strong relationship with their partners, often placing a premium valuation for investment opportunities involving a differentiated service offering and profile. One of them was AWS Premier Partner, Nextira (formally Six Nines IT), in its sale to Accenture.

M&A 52

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Valuation Professional Services 52

Solganick & Co.

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The transaction was announced on October 25, 2022 and creates the second largest pure-play Google Cloud services firm in North America by both employee count and professional services revenue. Sunstone Partners has been recognized as one of Inc. magazine’s “Founder-Friendly Investors” list in 2020, 2021, and 2022.

Mergers 52

Mergers IT Mergers and Acquisitions M&A 52

Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Working with a team of experienced professionals – investment bankers, accountants, attorneys, financial advisors – can help smooth the road and improve transaction outcomes, but there is still a lot to consider. With that in mind, here are a few things you should think about to reduce your risks in creating a successful sale.

Management 52

Management Private Equity Healthcare Equities 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 24, 2023

Jacobs is a moderate-growth, moderate-margin company in the professional services space, currently trading at 1.2x 11% I was surprised at the high percentage from sales & trading , but that’s mostly due to classification issues (e.g., revenue and 11.5x should convertible arbitrage be in this category?) .):

Funds 64

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Focus Investment Banking

MARCH 7, 2025

That is because many selling shareholders are also healthcare providers who work in their professional capacity, directly generating revenue for the business. This is common in professional services, including medicine, law, consulting, and more.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Private Equity Equities Professional Services 52

Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Unsurprisingly, almost every unsolicited marketing, investment, and professional services overture I now receive has an AI component. If you want to sell, I reasoned when I later turned that idea into a presentation then a book, you need to be in contact with your targets, not fellow travelers in the sales game.

IT 52

IT Mergers and Acquisitions Government M&A 52