In the mergers and acquisitions marketplace, competition from multiple prospective buyers is an absolute necessity to maximize the sale’s value of an owner’s business. An experienced M&A Advisor will develop a Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM) designed to stimulate competition among potential buyers. The CIM reflects sales and marketing strategies to efficiently, effectively and confidentially attract qualified buyers from two major groups: […]
ABOUT THE DEAL: Comstock Brothers Electric Company, LLC has been acquired by The State Group Inc. Established in 1999 and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Comstock is a privately-owned, bonded and fully-licensed electrical contractor specializing in various types of power distribution, electrical construction, process controls, conveyors, package handling, automotive, design-build and electrical testing. Comstock Brothers Electric […]
Whether a sale is in the imminent future or not, business owners who run their companies with a “for sale” attitude keep their companies tuned up, generating increased profits and boosting enterprise value. Fundamentals for positioning your company “for sale” value include: Have a plan, align organizational objectives, focus on what creates value, i.e. profitable […]
The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) sales process begins with the preparation of a thorough Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM). This critical document provides the framework for profiling a company and positioning it for sale. An effective CIM requires collaboration between the Sellers and the M&A Advisor to capture the essence of the business. These conversations will include: • Company overview – history, who we are, what we do • Define the core business – processes, technologies […]
The value of a company is in the eye of the buyer; therefore, sellers of lower middle market companies should position their businesses to drive the strategic value and attractiveness before a possible sale transaction. Enhancing the value of a company is an ongoing process, and sellers should begin preparing their company for sale 18 to 24 months before marketing […]
Recently, I was discussing with a good friend and long-time client the past financial successes of her company. Its continued annual growth in revenues, net income, and earnings before interest taxes depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) was extraordinary. Should she continue with the Company’s compounding growth and ride it to the glass ceiling of mid-size companies […]
he due diligence process in an M&A transaction involves a legal, financial, and operational review of all the seller’s documents, including contractual relationships, operating history, and organizational structure. Due diligence is a process and a test of the value proposition underlying the transaction to ensure that the seller’s company meets the expectations created before the signing of […]
Most private companies have an opportunity to double their value over a 3 – 5 year period by adopting a disciplined approach to reducing risk and increasing quality. A preliminary valuation performed by an experienced M&A professional will identify many of these “risk areas,” and may be used as a road-map to strengthen the business, prepare it […]
ABOUT THE DEAL: Express Waste Removal and Recycling (also referred to as the “Company” and/or “Sellers”) has been acquired by a Private Investment Group (the “Buyers”). Headquartered in Ellettsville, Indiana, the Company has provided cost-effective, reliable waste collection for over a decade to individuals and businesses throughout Bloomington, Ellettsville, and various other parts of Monroe […]
For business owners, there is a subtle balance between making the necessary decisions to successfully run their business day-to-day and focusing on the long-term value of their business. The actual realization of that value, an eventual exit, should always be present in the owner’s current strategies. The objective is for owners to make decisions that […]
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