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Selling a business requires a delicate balance: You need to tell the world you are for sale to find the best buyer, but you can’t tell anyone you are for sale to protect the business. If word leaks out prematurely,…
There is a saying in investment banking: “Buy on the rumor, sell on the news.” In the sale of a private business, the equivalent is: “Sell the roadmap.” A buyer will pay a higher multiple for a business if they…
If you own a manufacturing business, the “rule of thumb” might be a 4x multiple. But applying that math blindly can cost you millions. Valuation is not a fixed number; it is a range. What Moves the Needle? Why does…
In most states, checking if a business is legal is easy. In Texas, it involves a specific dance with the Comptroller’s office regarding Successor Liability. The Myth of the Asset Sale Most people think: “I’m selling my equipment and inventory,…
When business sales don’t go through, often the reasons are major, while other times they’re small or even personal. In some cases, the sale doesn’t happen because of specific disagreements on terms or misalignments in expectations between the buyer and…
People frequently dream of owning their own business, as ownership has a range of perks and benefits. However, it is important for prospective business owners to step back and consider if they are truly ready. In this article, we will…
Without a doubt, there are a multitude of factors that go into buying a business. Since there are so many variables involved, it is easy to potentially neglect some important aspects. In this article, we will explore some of the…
The buyer-seller meeting is quite often a “make or break” meeting. Your business broker or M&A Advisor will do everything possible to ensure that this meeting goes as well as possible. It is vitally important to realize that rarely is…
Sellers generally desire all-cash transactions; however, oftentimes partial seller financing is necessary in typical middle market company transactions. Furthermore, sellers who demand all-cash deals typically receive a lower purchase price than they would have if the deal were structured differently.…