M&A Insights
Stay on Top of the Changing M&A Landscape.
Why Asset Deals Dominate Smaller M&A Transactions
Understanding Valuation Multiples: Why Your Business is Unique and What Factors Influence the Range
What Are Some Unique Considerations for Selling a Distribution Business?
What Are Some Unique Considerations for Selling a HVAC Business?
M&A Market: Who’s on the Dance Floor?
Understanding the types of buyers active in the market is crucial for navigating today’s M&A landscape. Yesterday, ProVisors' Silicon Valley M&A group hosted Kip Wallen from SRS Acquiom, who shared insights from the 2024 Deal Terms Study. For those unfamiliar, SRS Acquiom provides valuable data on the M&A market, with a special focus on legal terms and overall trends.
Navigating the Biggest Challenges in M&A Transactions
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be complex and fraught with potential pitfalls. Several common factors can derail a deal, leading to frustration and wasted resources for all parties involved. From time-related issues like deal fatigue to financial discrepancies, due diligence surprises, and employee retention concerns, these deal killers can arise at any stage of the process.
What Are Some Unique Considerations for Selling a Construction Business?
What Do I Need to Keep in Mind if I’m Considering Selling to a Competitor?
What is Representation and Warranty Insurance?
What is a Quality of Earnings Report?
How are Lower Middle Market Companies Valued?
What is EBITDA and Why is it Used in M&A Valuation?
What is Adjusted EBITDA and an Add-back?
What Does “Cash-free, Debt-free” Mean in M&A Transactions?
What is Working Capital and How Does it Work in M&A Transactions?
Deal Diary: What Happens When a Buyer Pulls the Plug?
What could make a buyer walk away from the deal?
The Role of Default Positions in M&A
Default positions in M&A terms, which occur automatically unless changed, significantly impact deals. They also determine where earnout funds are held and whether post-closing roles renew automatically. These defaults influence transactions both legally and through relationship dynamics.
How to Choose the Right Bidder in a Sell-Side M&A: Evaluating LOIs
It all begins with an idea.
From Valuation to Closing: How M&A Advisors Manage Confidential Sales
When Suitors Come Knocking {with a diligence phalanx in tow}
The dynamic of running an M&A sale process differs significantly from responding to unsolicited offers. Using an Indication of Interest (IOI) can streamline initial evaluations, preserving sensitive information and saving time. If interest persists, running a competitive process can maximize value. Ultimately, understanding who is courting whom is crucial for navigating these transactions effectively.