Assembling the Right M&A Deal Team: Key Advisors That Drive Results
The right M&A deal team drives results that help business owners meet their M&A goals. Who should be on your M&A team?
Q1-25: M&A Activity Stalling Amid Market Uncertainty
M&A activity showed signs of recovery in late 2024, but market uncertainty in early 2025 has stalled deal momentum. Despite declining borrowing costs and a record $2.6 trillion in private equity dry powder, investor hesitation has grown due to unpredictable trade and economic policies. Companies considering a sale should focus on financial preparedness and operational efficiencies to position themselves for success when dealmaking accelerates.
Preparing for the M&A Process: Laying the Foundation to Sell Your Business
Selling your business is a complex process, and you must be prepared. We cover internal business reviews, key performance metrics, and adjusted EBITDA.
Understanding the M&A Motivation: Why a Business Founder Might Pursue a Sale
Understanding the motivations behind selling a business should guide a robust M&A strategy. We explain how goals, timing and market consideration impact M&A and why and when business founders should consider selling.
Maximizing Business Value in a Sale: How EBITDA Addbacks Boost Your Valuation
Learn how EBITDA addbacks can maximize your business’s sale price. Discover key strategies to boost valuation and attract top buyers in M&A transactions.
From Raising Capital to Generating Returns: The Private Equity Fund Lifecycle
Private equity funds serve as a critical source of capital for business owners seeking liquidity or looking to grow, scale, or restructure. Understanding the type of private equity fund, the size of the fund, and where a private equity fund is in its life cycle is important when considering a potential investment or acquisition proposal.
Q3-24: M&A Activity by Financial Investors Remains Down
Acquisition activity by private equity funds influence mergers and acquisitions (M&A) across many industries, but Q3-24 volume was down 64% from the peak. What does this mean for founder-owned and private companies who want to exit in 2025?
Helping Your Acquisition Growth Strategy Deliver Long-Term Value
Organic growth or growth by acquisition? This is a strategic and tactical decision that CEOs, CFOs, and executive teams must constantly weigh. If you do choose to pursue M&A as part of a long-term growth strategy, building your M&A playbook is the key to success.
Mergers & Acquisitions: 5 Steps to Take When Selling Your Business
Want to sell your business? You may need help figuring out where to start. Our team outlines 5 steps to prepare your business for sale:
Get your business in order, measure your KPIs, position your company for maximize valuation, understand the tax implications for the business owners, and select the right M&A advisor to help you sell your business.
Q1’24: Understanding the Link: How Interest Rates Influence Mergers & Acquisitions by Financial Investors
Financial investors like private equity funds and venture capital firms help shape the market dynamics of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) across many industries. But as interest rates have risen precipitously since 2022, there has been a significant decline in the M&A activity among financial investors. What should companies do who are looking for an exit?