by Julia Dambekaln | Dec 4, 2025 | Selling a Business, Sell-side
Reading Time: 2 minutes When selling your business, one of the most important — and sometimes complex — elements of deal structure is the earnout. At Merit Investment Bank, we help business owners understand and negotiate earnouts that align incentives, bridge...
by Julia Dambekaln | Dec 3, 2025 | Business Valuation
Reading Time: < 1 minute Absolutely. At Merit Investment Bank, we have extensive experience working with founder-led and family-owned businesses, helping them navigate the complex — and often deeply personal — process of a first-time sale or capital transaction....
by Julia Dambekaln | Dec 3, 2025 | Selling a Business
Reading Time: 2 minutes When preparing to sell your business, one of the first questions that often arises is:“Do I need audited financial statements?” The short answer is — not necessarily. While audited statements can add credibility and assurance, they are not a...
by Julia Dambekaln | Dec 3, 2025 | Strategic Advisory
Reading Time: 2 minutes If you’re preparing to sell your business, you’ll quickly encounter two key documents in the marketing process: the Teaser and the Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM). At Merit Investment Bank, we use both strategically to attract...
by Julia Dambekaln | Dec 3, 2025 | Selling a Business
Reading Time: 2 minutes For many business owners, employees are more than just part of the company — they’re part of the legacy. When considering a sale, one of the most common and heartfelt questions we hear is: “What will happen to my team?” At Merit Investment...
