Sica Fletcher

JULY 31, 2024

In addition to the high cost of debt interfering with their bottom line, they also have to contend with a buyer pool that’s larger than ever before , with 50+ buyers in the current pool where there used to be ~5. Sellers are remaining patient and working with M&A advisosr to identify areas of opportunity.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 16, 2025

For founders and CEOs, understanding the role of due diligence is essential to both maximizing valuation and ensuring a smooth transaction. But for sellers, its also a chance to demonstrate operational maturity, reduce perceived risk, and justify premium valuation multiples. Compliance: Are data privacy policies (e.g.,

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 8, 2025

Whether you're responding to inbound interest, planning a strategic exit, or exploring liquidity options, the process requires careful orchestration from valuation and positioning to buyer outreach and deal structuring. A well-prepared company signals professionalism and reduces perceived risk both of which drive valuation.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 14, 2025

But in nearly all cases, the quality and clarity of your financial documentation will directly impact valuation, deal structure, and buyer confidence. A well-documented EBITDA bridge can materially impact valuation. Its a strategic investment that can pay dividends in both valuation and deal certainty.

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Sica Fletcher

JULY 23, 2024

Since H2 2022, industries across the board (including insurance) have seen declines in deal volume as prospective buyers have withheld their funds for more favorable conditions in which the cost of debt is not so high. It is possible that deal durations may decrease if interest rates are lowered; however, this is no guarantee.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 14, 2025

Financial and Tax Documents Final working capital adjustment schedules Tax allocation statements (especially in asset sales) IRS Form 8594 (Asset Acquisition Statement) Payoff letters for outstanding debt or convertible notes 5. Legal and Regulatory Filings Secretary of State filings (e.g.,

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Software Equity Group

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

If your business faces financial difficulties, creditors typically cannot pursue your personal assets to satisfy business debts. That can lead to serious tax savings, so many private equity buyers prefer to acquire S Corps using F reorganizations, which may offer higher valuations for them.

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JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 7, 2025

The UKs Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") has published findings from its multi-firm review of valuation processes for private market assets. By: Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 14, 2025

Summary of: What Buyers Are Looking for in AI and SaaS Company Acquisitions in 2025 As we move deeper into 2025, the M&A landscape for AI and SaaS companies continues to evolve shaped by macroeconomic pressures, shifting capital markets, and the accelerating integration of artificial intelligence across enterprise software.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 28, 2025

Its an expansive term that includes areas such as direct lending and mezzanine: [Credit: Marquette Associates ] This image doesnt include everything; areas like special situations debt (similar to distressed debt ) and private collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) should also be there. If not, whats better?

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Cooley M&A

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The tech deal floodgates still havent opened, as persistent valuation mismatches, a still (mostly) closed tech IPO market, stiff competition and worldwide regulatory scrutiny continue to weigh on activity, particularly for VC-backed exits and mega deals. billion acquisition of Altair, IBMs pending $6.4 So is tech M&A back?

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