Recently, Bain & Company, an acclaimed firm in the M&A industry, put out an article discussing the rapid growth of the telecommunications industry as one that’s seen increasing deal value and acquisition activity through the first quarter of 2024. Today, we want to explore some of the reasons behind this, and how buyers can take advantage of this unique opportunity.
There are several key things to consider when marketing your business to potential buyers. A marketing campaigns success is often determined in the planning and preparation that goes into it. In today’s article, Sheila walks you through the key elements to consider when preparing to market your business to potential buyers!
Selling a company is a big decision, and it can be a complicated process. There are bound to be disappointments and tough decisions along the way. That is why many business owners choose to work with a sell-side advisor when they are ready to exit their businesses. In this blog we address the reasons why using an advisor can bring value to the process.
While most company sales are successful, some deals do fail after the deal has closed. And while it may be surprising, there are some common reasons. This is why it is important to have an advisor representing you who makes sure the seller’s goals meet with the buyer’s expectations. It is also critical that the parties participate in a comprehensive due diligence process.
While this is the time many are making (or maybe already breaking) New Year’s Resolutions, now is not only a great time to focus on your own health, but also the health of your business. 2023 might be the year you are looking to sell or maybe just get more organized.
When selling their businesses, sellers often receive payment in the form of cash, equity in the buyer or some combination of the two. Each of these options can have a big impact on the actual value sellers will receive from the sale of their company. Before diving into the things to consider when evaluating an offer with both cash and equity purchase price, it’s important to take a quick look at the differences between cash and equity sales agreements.
When buying or selling a business, the buyers and sellers have to decide whether the transaction will be for the company’s assets or stock. This is an important choice for both parties to make as there are legal, tax, and business considerations attached both options. SAG will walk you through the advantages and disadvantages of each type of agreement to help you decide which option fits your M&A goals.
Selling a company can be a long and detailed process. Your advisory team can help you through the 10 steps necessary to sell your company. The steps are discussed in detail herein.
Whether you are looking to buy an existing business, or are looking to raise capital to start your own, you will have to determine the best way to raise the cash that you need. In today’s article, Sheila walks you through the main options for raising capital, as well as the upsides and downsides of each.
You may have heard the term “Private Equity Firm” if you’ve ever looked into selling a business. What are private equity firms? How are they different from other types of buyers? What are the main considerations of selling to one? In today’s article, Sheila walks us through everything you need to know about selling a business to a private equity firm.