Growth Business

MARCH 1, 2024

By Dom Walbanke on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success Raising private equity funds is seen as the holy grail for businesses who want to grow quickly, simply because the strength of capital opens the door for rapid growth.

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Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The 6th annual Midwest M&A/Private Equity Forum sponsored by the Thomson Reuters Institute was held in early December in Columbus, Ohio, and for your humble correspondent, this was not only my second time as one of the participants, but my first time as a moderator of a panel! More on that later.

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Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Whether due to new technologies supplanting the old, overhyped valuations crashing to earth, errors in judgement, or lack of business acumen, the tech world is rife with the rise and fall of companies and careers. The post Recap: 2023 West Coast M&A/Private Equity Forum appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC.

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Sun Acquisitions

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Selling a manufacturing business doesn’t have to be complex. Before you even think of scouting buyers, it’s imperative that your manufacturing business is in the best possible shape. 3. Get a Business Valuation. The business valuation you get will give you an idea of an appropriate asking price.

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Software Equity Group

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Software Equity Group closely monitors M&A activity, historical trends, and insights from the investor and strategic buyer community to paint a more complete picture of what’s happening. Here’s a closer look at what the future looks like for the SaaS M&A market and its valuation multiples.

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Software Equity Group

APRIL 24, 2024

manufacturing and industrial sector is making a comeback. Manufacturers and industrial companies are experiencing a resurgence fueled by a combination of trends, including reshoring, legislative mandates, and other macroeconomic factors. After a gradual decline since the mid-20th century, the U.S. Now, signs of recovery are emerging.

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Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 15, 2023

TOPS is an industry leader in the manufacturing of home, school, and office products and is based in Naperville, IL. TOPS is owned by private equity firm Atlas Holdings, which is based in Greenwich, CT. About Sun Acquisitions Sun Acquisitions is a Chicago based mergers and acquisitions firm.

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Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 14, 2024

These characteristics, coupled with bakery manufacturers’ ability to continually innovate and adapt to consumer trends, have attracted investors and boosted M&A activity in recent years. Many manufacturers, having operated for several decades, have exhausted their equipment and require significant investment to modernize systems.

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Peak Frameworks

AUGUST 24, 2023

Distribution channels define the path that goods and services take from the manufacturer to the end consumer. Reverse Distribution Channel In a reverse distribution channel, goods move from the end consumer back to the manufacturer or distributor , as seen in recycling programs or returns management.

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Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

In this final segment we examine the risks photonics companies run by not seriously considering exiting now when buyers are able and willing to pay premium prices and valuations. Frequently, acquisitions offer a better overall equity outcome than the “grow and sell later” strategy.

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How2Exit

JULY 13, 2023

The criteria include factors such as valuation multiples, legal issues, availability of buyers, ESG focus, maturity, and competition. They argue that by bringing in experts, business owners can expedite the process of preparing their business for sale and increase their chances of getting a higher valuation.

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Peak Frameworks

MAY 8, 2024

If you're interested in breaking into finance, check out our Private Equity Course and Investment Banking Course , which help thousands of candidates land top jobs every year. Consider a manufacturing company that purchases a piece of equipment for $100,000 with an expected life of 10 years. What is Salvage Value?

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The Deal

JUNE 26, 2023

Founded in 1990, Team Air distributes commercial and residential HVAC equipment and parts from manufacturers such as American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning and Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating in Tennessee. in April and Novacap Investments Inc.

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Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Some deals have involved PEG-backed strategics, where private equity firms support strategic buyers in acquisitions, which are referred to below as Hybrid. Earlier reports indicated 15 billion euros as a ballpark valuation of the ice cream business. Strategic acquirers dominate the majority of deals within the dairy sector.

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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. First, the valuation you get can be very fair,” says Beard.

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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.

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Software Equity Group

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Over 75% of private equity investors and strategic buyers we surveyed placed revenue growth among the top three most crucial factors when looking at targets. It could mean supporting an industry considered to be essential, such as agriculture, healthcare, government, food and beverage, manufacturing, or life sciences.

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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

MAY 22, 2023

Below are some key things that business owners should consider when divesting their business: Valuation : Try to have a realistic idea of the value of your business. Indeed, depending on how the deal is structured, a lower total valuation may still leave more net cash in your pocket.

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Wall Street Mojo

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

At the same time, lower middle market private equity firms are more interested in this segment because of the variety of firms they get to seek across different sectors and industries. Since the company is new, it is less in valuation, but Ryan is adamant about offering better products and services.

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Lake Country Advisors

JULY 5, 2022

As premium M&A business advisors in Wisconsin, we have extensive knowledge and experience in maximizing valuation for numerous companies and ensuring a seamless and successful transaction. Our mergers and acquisitions team at Lake Country Advisors has the expertise to help you sell your Wisconsin business and acquire more cash at closing.

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Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 17, 2024

Further, statement of cash flow analysis is essential for corporate planning in the short run Short Run A Short Run in economics refers to a manufacturing planning period in which a business tries to meet the market demand by keeping one or more production inputs fixed while changing others. In 2015, Box came up with its IPO.

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Software Equity Group

AUGUST 13, 2024

As schools grow, scalability is far easier with SaaS. As SaaS companies have emerged as prime candidates to meet these near-universal needs for educational institutions, private equity firms and strategic buyers have taken notice and are eager to capitalize. M&A Activity to Watch in Education Software Opportunities abound for SaaS providers (..)

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Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Operating metrics and valuation multiples , especially for the assets and companies that are the most different (see below). So, even if you’re advising entire companies, you must still be familiar with asset-level modeling and valuation and how an entire portfolio works. What Do You Do as an Analyst or Associate?

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How2Exit

AUGUST 8, 2023

This strategy involves a business, private equity owner, or sponsor selling its company-owned real estate that is considered mission-critical to its operations. By selling a non-core asset at a higher multiple than the broader business would trade, the business can see equity value creation.

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Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The Role of WTO in Private Equity, Investment Banking, and Corporate Finance The World Trade Organization (WTO) serves as a linchpin in the realm of international trade, thereby indirectly shaping the global finance industry. Such disputes can significantly impact the valuation and financial planning of the companies involved.

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Software Equity Group

AUGUST 20, 2024

dba Fusion), a company in the Asset & Facilities Management and Manufacturing vertical which provides cloud-native-based industrial data analytics SaaS in the U.S. Aptean Aptean is a developer of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for the manufacturing sector. It made four acquisitions in 2023.

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GillAgency

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Financial Role You will need to have very clean books, records and financials as well as a bullet-proof valuation of your business – the purchase price. Equity purchase Here you sell the equity of your business. It could be a 100% equity purchase or a minority or even a majority equity purchase.

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Focus Investment Banking

MARCH 12, 2025

Why Private Equity Loves Tire Dealerships As the new author of MTD’s monthly Mergers and Acquisitions column, Id like to take a moment to introduce myself. Private equity loves the automotive aftermarket and that includes tire dealers. At a valuation of 3x EBITDA, the store is worth $300,000.

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Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

We created this guide to help you understand how sellers can achieve the highest possible valuations, entertain the lowest possible levels of risk, and ensure their business succeeds for years to come. Yet few owners of manufacturing businesses are really prepared for the complexity of what awaits. Thats where we come in.

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Lake Country Advisors

JANUARY 16, 2025

Investing in a business broker tailored to niche industries like manufacturing, wholesale, construction, or technology ensures smooth transactions and maximum value. These industries present unique challengesfrom complex valuations to highly regulated marketsmaking working with brokers specializing in these sectors essential.

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Lake Country Advisors

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

For niche industries such as manufacturing, construction, and technology, broker fees often mirror the intricate challenges and specialized expertise these sectors demand. From managing complex valuations to navigating industry-specific regulations, these factors require a higher level of skill and attention.

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Sun Acquisitions

JANUARY 8, 2025

This is music to the ears of strategic acquirers and private equity firms. By selling your IT orMSPbusiness now, its possible to take advantage of these broader macro trends which in turn can significantly enhance your valuation. Step Two: Find Your Valuation Heres the reality: Valuation isnt an exact science.

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Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

McKessons acquisition of PRISM Vision Group is an important milestone for private equitys investments in optometry practices. At the same time, there has always been uncertainty about the ultimate home for these assets, since private equity does not keep its investments forever. The theme is not entirely new, however.

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Lake Country Advisors

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Niche industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and construction have unique challenges. The complexities of valuation, compliance, and buyer expectations vary across industries, making specialized knowledge essential. This targeted expertise results in more accurate valuations, better buyer matching, and smoother transactions.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 19, 2023

Valuation , such as the different multiples used for mining companies and the NAV model in place of the DCF (see below). Valuation – Since many people perceive gold as a stable, irreplaceable store of value, gold miners often trade at higher multiples than base metal miners (see the examples below).

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Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

based manufacturing, driven in part by extensive public (and not so public) investment in domestic manufacturing capability and technology-driven industrial innovation, owners see a bright future. Where many owners err is in thinking that their equity in the business is growing just because their sales are growing.

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