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M&A Digest – March 25, 2016

March 25, 2016 By Editor

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Today we discuss the importance of succession planning, especially as baby boomers retire, why recasting matters in business valuations, 2016 M&A activity, and share news about Generational Equity. Click on an article’s headline to read the full piece. [Read more…]

Filed Under: M&A, M&A Weekly Digest Tagged With: m&a activity, mentoring, recasting, succession planning

M&A Digest – August 21, 2015

August 21, 2015 By Editor

Tackling some tough issues this week, we explore when you need to fire a relative from the family business, why recasting your financials is vital before you start negotiations with a buyer, why should never mention a price to a potential buyer, and more. Click on the headlines to read the full pieces.

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Building a ‘Buyer Ready’ Business – Removing a Family Member When Necessary

When you’re running a family business, sometimes it’s necessary to ask a family member to leave the company in order to protect the business. Here’s how you know if it’s time to do so. [Read more…]

Filed Under: M&A, M&A Weekly Digest Tagged With: buyer ready, negotiation, private equity firms, recasting

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 – Nov. 7, 2014

November 7, 2014 By Editor

We cover must-know information about what business owners need to know about business valuations, retirement planning, working well with business owner siblings, recasting and more. To read the full article, click on the headline. [Read more…]

Filed Under: M&A, M&A Weekly Digest Tagged With: business valuation, family-owned business, recasting, retirement planning

M&A Weekly Digest – Sept. 28, 2012

September 28, 2012 By Editor

Today we discuss how to think like a buyer – essential to selling your business – recasting your financial statements, and how a partial sale could be the perfect option for many middle-market business owners.

As always, click on the headlines to read the full article. [Read more…]

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

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