Sun Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have long been a cornerstone of corporate growth and strategy. Valuation is the process of determining the worth of a business, and it plays a pivotal role in M&A transactions. Why Market Value Matters in M&A Valuation is the cornerstone of any M&A transaction.

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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.

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Francine Way

JUNE 22, 2020

To pick up where we last left off with valuation, I will cover the topic of a Merger Relative Valuation in this blog post and move on to other non-valuation topics from here. I learned a few new things in these 2 roles, including how to evaluate a merger opportunity and present it to a corporation’s Board of Directors (BoD).

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How2Exit

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

b' E185: Mid-market M&A Advisory Services in a Changing Economic Landscape with Steve Conwell - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Steve Conwell is a co-founder of Final Ascent, a mid-market M&A advisory firm specializing in exit planning and succession strategies.

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How2Exit

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

E242: The Art of the Deal: Steve Rooms' Masterful M&A Strategies, Unraveling the Secrets to Success - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Steve Rooms is a seasoned financial expert and serial entrepreneur with extensive experience as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Episode Summary: Welcome to the latest episode of the How2Exit podcast!

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How2Exit

MARCH 11, 2024

b' E194: Navigating Business Success: Insights from Entrepreneur and M&A Expert Richard Tunnah - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Richard Tunnah is an experienced entrepreneur and mergers and acquisitions expert. rn Valuation of assets should be based on current market value, not the original purchase price.

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Francine Way

JULY 10, 2017

It is no different in M&A. The core element of M&A is company valuation. Strategy, due diligence, financing, purchase price, and buyer-seller alignment all revolve around valuation and the enterprise value for the buyer and the seller. Valuation focuses on two questions: 1. What is the company worth?

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Software Equity Group

DECEMBER 21, 2023

While the software M&A market feels the impact of some of the same macroeconomic forces affecting public companies, it’s important to consider the two markets experience separate trajectories. As such, the software M&A market outlook is still strong overall. The following content has been updated as of December 2023.

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GillAgency

MAY 19, 2024

Whether you’ll pay a retainer to a broker or an M&A advisor largely depends on the specific agreement you reach with them. Brokers typically work on a commission basis, earning a percentage of the final sale price once the transaction is completed. We at GillAgency, as M&A Advisors, do not charge any retainer.

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Software Equity Group

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

More than that, it plays a critical role in streamlining the M&A process by ensuring transparency and reducing friction with potential buyers. In an acquisition, this may lead buyers to assign a lower valuation to the company. 3.

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Sica Fletcher

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The following article examines valuation multiples for registered investment advisor (RIA) firms as of 2024, based on data gathered from our SF Index and available third-party sources. By Fee The following table outlines just a few key takeaways about various fee structures commonly found in RIAs as they apply to M&A transactions.

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Midaxo

APRIL 25, 2023

Introduction This article showcases how ChatGPT can serve as an effective M&A consultant by demonstrating how it can be used to help develop a best practices-based M&A playbook. An M&A playbook is a comprehensive framework that guides an organization’s M&A activities from start to finish.

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Midaxo

APRIL 24, 2023

In March 2023, the Transaction Advisors Institute (TAI) held their annual San Francisco conference for corporate development and M&A. We were excited to partner with TAI as a sponsor this year to share ideas with attendees on how to elevate dealmaking using modern SaaS technologies for managing their M&A processes.

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Solganick & Co.

JUNE 2, 2024

has published its latest mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and market update and report on the data analytics sector. 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. Solganick & Co.

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Francine Way

JULY 19, 2017

Thus far, we have discussed five valuation methods: DCF, Comparable Company, Precedent Transaction, LBO, and Dividend Discount Model (DDM). So, a good valuation model has to take into account the possibilities of a variable having multiple values along with each value’s probability of occurring. To-date, we have lumped them together.

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Sun Acquisitions

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), the intricacies of family business succession planning often need to be addressed. However, understanding and effectively managing this process is crucial for ensuring a smooth transition and long-term success, especially in M&A activities.

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Solganick & Co.

AUGUST 21, 2024

August 20, 2024 – Solganick has published its latest mergers and acquisitions (M&A) update on AWS Services Consulting Partners. Transaction: Solganick was the exclusive advisor to Nextira, an AWS Premier Partner, in its sale to Accenture. For more information or to inquire about an M&A transaction, please contact us.

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Sun Acquisitions

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) play a vital role in shaping the business landscape, enabling companies to expand, diversify, and gain a competitive edge. Valuation lies at the heart of every successful M&A transaction, providing a framework to determine the worth of a target company.

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Francine Way

JULY 12, 2017

As I mentioned in my last post, Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) is a valuation method that uses free cash flow projections, a discount rate, and a growth rate to find the present value estimate of a potential investment. Calculate the Equity Value and the per-share Equity Value - this number would serve as the base case share price valuation.

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Francine Way

JULY 17, 2017

Thus far, we have discussed three common valuation methods that most strategic and financial acquirers use when valuing a company for acquisitions or investments. This current post about Leveraged Buy Out (LBO) is about a valuation method used by a very specific type of financial acquirer: private equity (PE) firms.

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Solganick & Co.

JANUARY 11, 2024

January 12, 2024 State of Software Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) in 2023 and 2024 Outlook Overview of 2023 The landscape of software mergers and acquisitions in 2023 was marked by significant deals despite economic uncertainties and increased regulatory scrutiny. This deal represented the largest enterprise software deal of 2023.

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Solganick & Co.

JANUARY 11, 2024

January 12, 2024 State of Software Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) in 2023 and 2024 Outlook Overview of 2023 The landscape of software mergers and acquisitions in 2023 was marked by significant deals despite economic uncertainties and increased regulatory scrutiny. This deal represented the largest enterprise software deal of 2023.

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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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TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 31, 2023

The deal is interesting because of its size, but we’re more interested in the insight it provides on the current state of the tech landscape as it pertains to valuations. New Relic’s $87-per-share sale price gives it a valuation that’s less than seven times its current run-rate revenue. million.

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TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 18, 2024

The fire sale was reported by TechCrunch last week. Canadian private equity firm PartnerOne paid $28.2 million for HeadSpin, a mobile app testing startup whose founder was sentenced for fraud earlier this year, according to documents viewed by TechCrunch.

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Sica Fletcher

JUNE 11, 2024

The following report contains our projections for Q3 2024 insurance broker valuation multiples. Insurance Broker Valuation Multiples: Q3 2024 Projections Using these numbers as a baseline, let’s examine the insurance industry more closely to identify influential factors behind its specific changes.

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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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Lake Country Advisors

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The landscape of business transactions, encompassing sales, acquisitions, and mergers, is complex and multifaceted. In this intricate arena, the expertise of business brokers and M&A advisors is not just valuable — it’s often a crucial determinant of success. What is a Business Broker?

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Sun Acquisitions

APRIL 28, 2022

Mike brings 25 years of experience in business ownership that includes start-ups, turnarounds, acquisition and sale of companies, specifically within media and IT industries. Mike specializes in establishing strategies for maximizing enterprise value and positioning a company for a sale to a synergistic buyer.

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Focus Investment Banking

MAY 10, 2024

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. M&A activity flourishes in large industries undergoing growth and stress, making food distribution ripe for dealmaking. What’s Ahead?

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Sun Acquisitions

MAY 3, 2022

Ken brings over 30 years of experience in executive leadership, sales and operations. After his time as a business intermediary, Ken held several executive leadership positions with expanded sales and operations. Sun Acquisitions is pleased to announce that Ken Cisneros has joined our team as a Senior Advisor.

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Solganick & Co.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

has published its latest mergers and acquisitions (M&A) update on the Cloud Computing sector. It covers relavant M&A transactions within the cloud partner ecosystem including AWS Cloud, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Intelligent Cloud/Azure (and others). November 6, 2023 – Solganick & Co.

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Solganick & Co.

MAY 13, 2024

May 13, 2024 – Los Angeles Business Journal – by Taylor Mills Solganick Says M&A is Back Los Angeles-based boutique investment banking firm Solganick & Co. We continue to see a stronger M&A environment this year and continuing into next year, regardless of any interest rate movement by the Federal Reserve.

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How2Exit

AUGUST 19, 2024

E239: The Ultimate Exit Guide: Top Strategies for Preparing Your Business for a High-Value Sale - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Christine Nicholson is a distinguished business mentor, speaker, and expert in exit and succession planning.

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How2Exit

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

rn Brandon's recent venture into buying a custom cabinetry company showcases a novel strategy involving a sale leaseback — a powerful maneuver that financed the purchase of the business itself. rn Key Takeaways: rn rn The "property split" or sale leaseback strategy can significantly finance business acquisitions.

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Sica Fletcher

MARCH 26, 2024

On average, company leaders in any industry who attempt an M&A transaction using an in-house team average 30% less once the deal is complete. Below, we offer a basic breakdown of the most common advisors in an M&A transaction. The two most common types of M&A buyers are: Strategic. Retirement. Financial Security.

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Lake Country Advisors

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are meaningful events that can redefine the market standing of the entities involved. An M&A deal consolidates companies or assets, typically aiming to boost growth, gain competitive advantage, or enter new markets. An M&A advisor is an authority on valuation norms within your industry.

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