Factors that Affect Valuation

Factors that Affect Valuation

Among the first questions that a business owner asks when beginning to contemplate a sale transaction is around the appropriate EV/EBITDA multiple that can be expected in order to estimate valuation. As M&A advisors, we have a pulse on the market that gives us a sense of general valuation multiple ranges that can be expected […]

What to Do If You Are Approached with an Unsolicited Offer

What to Do If You Are Approached with an Unsolicited Offer

Have you been approached by a buyer with an unsolicited offer to acquire your business? If so, then congratulations are in order! You may be feeling a wide range of emotions, from dissatisfaction with a potentially low dollar offer to excitement as the buyer has taken a genuine interest in the company you have built. […]

Value of an M&A Advisor

Value of an M&A Advisor

Choosing to go down the path of mergers and acquisitions is a big decision for any business owner. Whether it’s a company looking to grow via acquisition with a buy-side M&A transaction, or business owners selling their company that has long been in their family – embarking on an M&A journey is a substantial undertaking […]

Sell-Side M&A Process

Sell-Side M&A Process

One of the biggest decisions a business owner will make during their ownership is executing on strategic alternatives such as selling, raising institutional capital or acquiring another business. The process can take the better part of a year and will involve a team of outside advisors, potentially more than a hundred counterparties and several transaction […]