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M&A Digest – April 29, 2016

April 29, 2016 By Editor

exit-plan-basics

Up this week: a look at exit planning basics, two issues that could negatively impact your company’s valuation, the story behind the sale of a software company, a case study looking at a private equity acquisition, and more. [Read more…]

Filed Under: M&A, M&A Weekly Digest Tagged With: business valuation, exit, exit planning, financial statements, middle market, private equity firms

M&A Digest – March 11, 2016

March 11, 2016 By Editor

family offices investing in businesses

To start, we answer some fundamental questions relating to the process of selling a business before diving into this year’s M&A trends. To read a full piece article discussing the topic, click on the headline for more. [Read more…]

Filed Under: M&A, M&A Weekly Digest Tagged With: business valuation, dry powder, due diligence, family offices, private equity, trends

M&A Digest – June 12, 2015

June 12, 2015 By Editor

We look into why all business owners need to know what their companies are worth, timing your exit with the market, a great source for growth capital, and more. Click on the headline for the full piece. [Read more…]

Filed Under: M&A, M&A Weekly Digest Tagged With: business valuation, market timing, middle market, platform company, private equity firms

M&A Digest – May 15, 2015

May 15, 2015 By Editor

We continue looking the M&A Basics series with a look at recasting and succession planning, as well as share errors to avoid when selling your company, the challenges of selling a family-owned business and more. As usual, click on the headline to read the full piece.

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Errors To Avoid When Selling Your Company

“Let’s face it – the equation is not balanced. You will most likely only sell one business your entire professional career. Buyers, especially those working for equity firms and corporate strategics, will make dozens of acquisitions in their careers. Because of this, they have the upper hand and can negotiate deals aggressively to their benefit, not yours.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: M&A, M&A Weekly Digest Tagged With: business valuation, family business, recasting

M&A Digest – Jan. 30, 2015

January 30, 2015 By Editor

This week we explore options for business owners who have family conflicts bringing the company down, private equity’s interest in smaller companies and when the best time for business owners to retire will be. Click on the headline to read the full article. [Read more…]

Filed Under: M&A, M&A Weekly Digest Tagged With: business valuation, family-owned business, private equity firms

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