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The pandemic, and more recently, macroeconomic and geopolitical volatility, have affected nearly every industry. The consumer products sector is no exception. In conversations with consumer-focused investors, we have discussed…
Inflation, rising interest rates, geopolitical conflicts, and continued supply chain constraints have taken their toll on the public markets. Many entrepreneurs are now wondering how these economic and political…
KEY ARTICLE TAKEAWAYS 2021 Private Equity M&A Recap 2022 Deal Activity, Lender Environment and Outlook Conclusion 2021: A Record Year 2021 private equity deal activity was record-breaking by nearly…
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KEY ARTICLE TAKEAWAYS When selling your company, learn how to tell your story Understand the three core purposes of your “book” Learn how to put your “book” together When selling my…
The Wall Street Journal reported last week that President Biden plans to propose an increase in the capital gains tax for taxpayers earning more than $1 million from the…
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KEY ARTICLE TAKEAWAYS Learn how most buyers view the team members of a target acquisition Understand the key ways you can protect your team following an acquisition Learn why most employees are wrong about…
KEY ARTICLE TAKEAWAYS Understand why investors like consumer products companies Learn which specific factors make consumer products companies more valuable than their peers Learn the measurements and ratios investors…
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KEY ARTICLE TAKEAWAYS Learn the difference between a merger and an acquisition Learn how acquisitions are structured by private equity buyers and strategic buyers Understand the challenges of a…
KEY ARTICLE TAKEAWAYS Use ROI analysis to determine whether organic growth or acquisition growth is the right strategy for your company Learn why acquisitions don’t always turn out the…
KEY ARTICLE TAKEAWAYS Learn what makes a company valuable Identify different strategies your company can deploy today to increase company valuation Understand why increasing your company valuation is important…
KEY ARTICLE TAKEAWAYS Understand how working capital is calculated Learn why buyers pay close attention to working capital Learn how sloppy balance sheet management can result in a lower…
KEY ARTICLE TAKEAWAYS Learn about financial controls Learn why financial controls are important to overall company value Understand best practices for an owner implementing good financial controls Learn how…
KEY ARTICLE TAKEAWAYS Learn why buyers like scalable businesses Understand the factors that determine a company’s ability to scale Learn the pros and cons of creating a scalable business Decide whether scalability is right…
KEY ARTICLE TAKEAWAYS Identify key drivers of cash flow on both your income statement and balance sheet Understand how each driver can help or hurt cash flow Learn strategies…
KEY ARTICLE TAKEAWAYS Learn how to optimize the timing of the sale of your company by looking at personal, business and market considerations Get best practices on when to start preparing for…
KEY ARTICLE TAKEAWAYS Learn how private equity firms structure their deals and how this can help and harm you as an owner Understand how the use of debt can enhance the value…
KEY ARTICLE TAKEAWAYS Learn why an investment banker will be worth the fees When planning a sale of your company, learn when to start interviewing investment bankers Understand what to look for when…
KEY ARTICLE TAKEAWAYS Learn the different reasons a business owner may need to determine their company’s worth and how it can impact valuation Explore some of the most common…
A guide for how to sell your business that doesn’t require an MBA. Learn the basics of the M&A process, who buys businesses, and how to make sure your…
Learn more about the most common M&A myths we’ve heard from our clients and how you should think about them.
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KEY ARTICLE TAKEAWAYS Learn how buyers value target businesses Understand how a buyer’s perceived risk within a business can impact valuation Explore some of the most common business risks…
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