10 Ways to Make Your Business More Valuable If you are considering selling your company in the future, you are likely wondering how much your company may be worth and what makes a business attractive to potential buyers. To help you understand those dynamics, my...
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8 Things you NEED to do before you sell your Business
Exit Planning, Restructuring & Special Situations, Value Creation, Sell-side, Owner Considerations, M&A Education & Market, Corporate Divestitures, Strategic Advisory
While we are surprised by the potential "deal killers" every time we execute the sale of a business, there are a few things that remain constant. Our job as Investment Bankers is to maximize your value in the market by finding the right fit between you and a buyer....
Take Share to Regain Value
M&A, Sell-side, Owner Considerations, Exit Planning, Value Creation
Take Share to Regain Value The problem facing many businesses and owners is how to regain revenues and earnings in 2021 after a COVID-19 affected 2020. Those that figure this out will 'take share' (market share) and create significant value. After nearly a year...
Merit Investment Bank M&A Axioms
Owner Considerations, M&A Education & Market, M&A, Sell-side
Time and time again we see M&A Axioms coming into play for business owners. We hope this list helps you ask some timely questions of your organization and your investment banker as you contemplate liquidity options. Enjoy! Time kills all dealsIf you...
Should I Sell My Business Now, Or Hold Off A Few Years?
Owner Considerations, Strategic Advisory, Exit Planning, Restructuring & Special Situations, Value Creation, M&A, Sell-side
Many business owners struggle with whether to sell their business or hold on a bit longer. Their trepidation is rooted in their uncertainty over which option yields the most rewarding outcome. We often see this level of doubt creep in with business owners who have a...
Hiring an Investment Bank That Specializes in M&A Improves Seller Outcomes, Here’s Why
M&A, Sell-side, Owner Considerations, M&A Education & Market, Exit Planning, Education
Selling your company is a major life decision. Not only do you want to get the highest return possible, you want to ensure that the legacy you’ve built lives on after you sell. But many CEOs choose to navigate the sales process themselves rather than choosing help...
The M&A Trifecta: The Key Pieces You Must Have in Place To Sell Your Business
Value Creation, Education, M&A, Sell-side, M&A Education & Market, Exit Planning
The sell-side M&A process has many layers that require different tactical approaches depending on your business’s unique circumstances. In some ways, no two sales processes are exactly the same. The playing field is a little different with every transaction, so a...
Why ‘Now’ Is the Right Time To Sell Your Business
Education, M&A, Sell-side, Owner Considerations, M&A Education & Market
Conventional wisdom suggests you should never attempt to “time the market” when making a plan to sell your business. Nevertheless, the preponderance of evidence suggests NOW is the best time to sell your company. M&A activity has remained very high in 2019 and...
What Is My Company Really Worth?
Business Valuation, Exit Planning, Education, M&A, Sell-side, Owner Considerations, M&A Education & Market
Many businesses rely on simple techniques to estimate the value of their company. Business valuation firms use slightly more sophisticated methods such as discounted cash flow model, public market comparisons and other asset value methods. The numbers these methods...
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Value Creation, Managing Risk, Education, M&A, Sell-side, Owner Considerations, M&A Education & Market, Strategic Advisory, Business Valuation, Exit Planning
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Who is in Your Buyer Universe
M&A, Sell-side, Owner Considerations, M&A Education & Market, Corporate Divestitures, Cross-Border M&A, Partial Liquidity Events, Restructuring & Special Situations, Education
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