Tag: succession planning

Sell or Hold? Many owners start their business with an end goal in mind. They anticipate growing the company over the years with the assumption that, when the time is right, they would sell the company to family, other partners, or to a third party. However, as the years pass and retirement comes closer into [...]

The labels “Private Equity Buyer” and “Strategic Buyer” are frequently brought up when contemplating prospective buyers for a business. Both have their advantages and disadvantages but, depending on the details of the deal, a sale to one or the other has important implications, both in valuation and in deal structure. A competent investment bank will [...]

For owners looking to sell their business, it can be a daunting and confusing task. Not only the process itself, but hiring the right team can be difficult, especially when one isn’t well versed in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) industry. There are two main types of firms who sell businesses – business brokers and [...]