Entrepreneurs plotting their next big move often turn to merger or acquisitions (M&As), which offer not just an exit but a potential infusion of resources and expertise. It's an exciting prospect, offering significant growth potential—but it's also fraught with...
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The Role of Net Working Capital Target
Merger and Acquisitions, Education, M&A, Industry Insights
The Role of Net Working Capital Target in Cash-Free/Debt-Free Deals In the intricate world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), where billions of dollars can hinge on precise financial metrics, one concept consistently carries significant weight: the Net Working...
20 Questions Prospective Buyers Ask
Merger and Acquisitions, M&A, M&A Education & Market, Strategic Advisory
How Does Your Company Rate? 20 Questions Prospective Buyers Ask Before you put your business up for sale, you need to be prepared to evaluate its status from a number of different perspectives besides your own. Much of what you know about your own company is...
BoomerPreneurs – Secure your Legacy
Merger and Acquisitions, M&A, M&A Education & Market
Are You a “BoomPreneur”? The Roadmap to Transitioning Your Business Successfully Attention, Boomer Entrepreneurs: Have You Thought About Your Business Exit Strategy? As a BoomerPreneur, you’ve spent decades building your business from the ground up, watching it grow,...
Beware of the Preemptive Offer
M&A, M&A Education & Market, Merger and Acquisitions
As a business owner, you’ve likely encountered calls and emails from firms claiming to have buyers ready to purchase your business or introducing you to potential strategic relationships. Private Equity Groups (PE), as well, may be reaching out, touting their ability...
Merit Investment Bank Guides Herco Jewelry Company in Sale to Quality Gold
Selling a Business, M&A, Owner Considerations, Case Study, Merger and Acquisitions
Client Overview Established in 1979 by Reuven and Zehava Itelman, Herco is one of the largest gold jewelry wholesalers in the United States. Herco’s catalog is a mainstay for thousands of independent jewelers who rely on it to source unique and high-quality...
M & A Advisor Awards 2021
Press Releases, Merger and Acquisitions
We are honored to be a finalist for 15 M&A Advisor awards, the highest in our history, including the prestigious Boutique Investment Bank of the Year. Beyond boutique Investment bank of the year, we are particularly proud of our double finalist positions in...
Private Equity Deals – Considerations of the Advantages of IRC Section 721
Merger and Acquisitions, Sell-side, Private Equity Recapitalizations, Strategic Advisory
Private Equity Deals – Considerations of the Advantages of IRC Section 721 In the current M&A climate, it is very typical for private equity groups to form LLCs before acquiring target businesses. It’s also very common to package equity in the newly formed...