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Setting Go-To Marketing Strategy
Why Competitive Pressure and Global Broad Auctions Maximize Value in M&A M&A Axiom: The single most significant driver of premium values in M&A—beyond the company's inherent qualities—is buyer competition. This principle lies at the core of our approach....
Thinking ahead about restructuring before you need it
Industry Insights, Managing Risk, M&A, Owner Considerations, IP & Patents
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...
Maintaining Confidentiality in M&A While Empowering Your Team
Guarding the Secret: Confidentiality in the M&A Process and Why It Matters Many sellers are deeply concerned about maintaining confidentiality in an M&A process, and rightfully so. There are numerous stakeholders that need to be considered—employees,...
How to Avoid Seller’s Remorse in an M&A Deal
M&A, Owner Considerations, Business Valuation, Industry Insights
Selling your company can be an emotional rollercoaster. Many entrepreneurs, after dedicating years of hard work to build their business, often find themselves facing seller's remorse—that sinking feeling of regret after the deal is done. This regret often stems from...
Absolute or Relative Earn-Outs in M&A Deals
M&A, Owner Considerations, Business Valuation, Industry Insights
What Is an Earn-Out in M&A? How It Works and When to Use It In a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deal, an earn-out is a contractual arrangement between the buyer and the seller that allows the seller to receive additional compensation after the...
M&A Masters – The Key to M&A Success
Joseph Durnford | The Key to M&A Success | M&A Masters with Patrick Stroth from Merit Investment Bank on Vimeo. The real key to a successful M&A transaction is understanding the reasons why the transaction should occur and understanding how to properly...