If you’ve always dismissed private equity as an option, now might be the best time to reconsider. Too often, business owners assume private equity is going to come in and gut their business, just to drive up EBITDA with some financial engineering. While this may have...
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Creative Deal Structures – Why a seller note may be a difference maker to getting a deal done
Selling a Business, M&A, M&A Education & Market, Private Equity Recapitalizations
Why a Creative Exit Deal Structure, Especially a Seller Note, May Be a Smart Move for Sellers For most entrepreneurs, the dream of selling their business usually looks something like this: "I get a call from a massive multinational company that offers me all cash,...
Private equity is eating the world: Why your next business partner is likely Private Equity.
M&A, Private Equity Recapitalizations, Education
To borrow Marc Andreessen’s famous words, “Software is eating the world,” it’s now clear that private equity (PE) is not only devouring software companies by the dozens but also buying up hundreds of middle-market businesses across various sectors worldwide. As PE's...
Merit Investment Bank Advises A Advanced Septic & Construction Services on Its Generational Transfer and Recapitalization
Press Releases, Private Equity Recapitalizations
Merit Investment Bank & Co., a leading middle-market investment bank, is honored to have served as exclusive financial adviser to A Advanced Septic & Construction Services in its sale to management. Headquartered in Auburn, Washington, A Advanced Septic &...
How to Negotiate a Deal with Private Equity – Price & Terms
M&A, Private Equity Recapitalizations, Selling a Business, Education
If you're a CEO, founder, or entrepreneur contemplating selling your company to a private equity (PE) firm, understanding the fundamentals of price and deal terms is essential. While valuation often steals the spotlight, savvy sellers know that the structure and terms...
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...
The Crucial Steps To Raising Private Capital For Your Business
Private Equity Recapitalizations, Management Buyouts, Partial Liquidity Events, Industry Insights, Capital Raise, Owner Considerations, Capital Solutions, Growth Capital
There are a number of factors that a business owner needs to be aware of when they start the process of raising private capital. In addition to navigating the various channels that may provide funding for your business, you will need to have a clear plan and course of...