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Over 290 M&A Transactions: An Insider’s Look on the Deal-Making Journey with Craig Dickens
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCraig Dickens from Merit Investment Bank is interviewed about his experiences in the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Craig begins by sharing his background, including his success in building a mail-order company for tri-athletes, which he eventually sold. He then discusses how he used the proceeds from that sale to pursue his next ventures.
13 exits and a lifetime of M&A experience
Reading Time: < 1 minuteToday, Todd Sullivan’s guest is Craig Dickens, a serial entrepreneur with thirteen exits, who decided to start an investment bank to help demystify the M&A process and help fellow founders create the exits they deserve.
Timing a Sale: Risk-On and Risk-Off Markets in M&A
Selling a Business, Managing Risk, M&A, Sell-side, M&A Education & Market
In the intricate world of investments and mergers and acquisitions (M&A), understanding the dynamics of risk-on and risk-off markets is crucial for informed decision-making. These terms describe the prevailing investor sentiment and their appetite for risk....
Mastering the Art of Negotiating M&A Deals: Key Considerations and Effective Tactics
M&A, M&A Education & Market, Negotiating
Negotiating mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals is a complex and intricate process that requires careful planning, strategic thinking, and effective communication. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, understanding the key considerations and employing effective...
Setting Go-To Marketing Strategy
M&A Axiom: The single most significant driver of premium values in M&A, outside the characteristics of the company itself, is buyer Competition. This is why we favor time-limited global broad auctions to find your buyer. Time Limited ...
Thinking ahead about restructuring before you need it
Managing Risk, M&A, Owner Considerations, IP & Patents, Industry Insights
Restructuring is typically not on the tip of the tongues of CEO’s that are running profitable companies. However, we can take a page from restructuring to address the current market and position many companies find themselves in today. “Sometimes the best offense is a...