Francine Way

MAY 17, 2017

If you have listed your car or savings account in your mortgage application, you are essentially trying to get a loan based on your current asset(s). The concept can be extended to M&A. Asset Based Lending (ABL) loan is important because it is often one of the cheapest-cost loans for a company.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 13, 2025

Summary of: Asset Sale vs. Stock Sale: What Tech Founders Need to Know When a technology company enters M&A discussions, one of the earliest and most consequential decisions is whether the transaction will be structured as an asset sale or a stock sale. Defining the Structures What Is an Asset Sale?

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Francine Way

JULY 8, 2017

Many of these causes have their equivalences to the reasons behind the sale of a company (also known as a divestiture): Liquidity: As the equity holding period matured, investors (private equity funds behind companies) will look to sell. Once a sale has been decided, the process to look for a new owner is pretty well established.

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Francine Way

JULY 7, 2017

Thus far in the last 10 blog posts, we have discussed what M&A is, its success metrics, types of acquirers and value creations, capital structure, debt, and equity. In Blog #02 of the M&A series, we discussed SWOT analysis. Despite this strategic rationale, many acquirers approach M&A from a purely opportunistic stance.

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Francine Way

JULY 10, 2017

It is no different in M&A. The core element of M&A is company valuation. It is not an exaggeration to say that firm value is the most important characteristics in M&A. The range of value: Typically depends on performance variables (sales, margins, and capital requirements).

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How2Exit

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Micro M&A Strategies To Grow Your Business: 4 Strategies Bio: Mushfiq is a prolific investor who buys, grows, and sells online businesses, and specializes in content websites. He manages WebAcquisition.com , an M&A company that provides due diligence, growth strategies, mergers, and more services for acquisition entrepreneurs.

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Midaxo

APRIL 25, 2023

Introduction This article showcases how ChatGPT can serve as an effective M&A consultant by demonstrating how it can be used to help develop a best practices-based M&A playbook. An M&A playbook is a comprehensive framework that guides an organization’s M&A activities from start to finish.

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How2Exit

JUNE 20, 2023

The Top 20 SMB (Main Street) M&A Influencers to Follow in 2023 and other Resources Here are the top people to follow if you are into or looking to get into buying, growing, and selling small businesses. I specifically avoided corp-run accounts such as those by Deloitte, KPMG, etc. as they mostly create content for larger deals.

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How2Exit

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

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Francine Way

JULY 20, 2017

Thus far, we have covered four popular valuation methods in M&A (DCF, Comparable Company, Precedent Transaction, and LBO) and one less known one that is making its way out of the academic realm into the business world (Dividend Discount Method, DDM). Each asset class is revalued based on its sale in a 60-90 day sales process.

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Francine Way

JUNE 22, 2020

Many things have happened since then, including having 2 Corporate Development & Strategy jobs with a large, domestic conglomerate in Jacksonville, Florida and a smaller international technology company in Seattle, Washington. As a Corporate Development & Strategy personnel, my task was to answer these questions.

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Software Equity Group

JUNE 14, 2023

For that reason, it can pay to learn more about NWC, what it might or might not include, and how an M&A advisor can help you negotiate more favorable terms to maximize your proceeds. NWC is a fundamental accounting indicator for any business. One such metric is net working capital (NWC). What is Net Working Capital?

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How2Exit

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

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How2Exit

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

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Francine Way

JULY 17, 2017

Thus far, we have discussed three common valuation methods that most strategic and financial acquirers use when valuing a company for acquisitions or investments. This current post about Leveraged Buy Out (LBO) is about a valuation method used by a very specific type of financial acquirer: private equity (PE) firms. Modeling the future exit.

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Francine Way

JULY 19, 2017

So, a good valuation model has to take into account the possibilities of a variable having multiple values along with each value’s probability of occurring. So, a good valuation model has to take into account the possibilities of a variable having multiple values along with each value’s probability of occurring.

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How2Exit

OCTOBER 16, 2023

b' E149: Bill Snow: From Sales to Mergers and Acquisitions Expert - Watch Here rn rn Here is what my team and I learned from this interview: (These are notes from team members, writers, sometimes AI, and even listeners who submitted what i learned loosely edited and shared here) - If it seems a bit unrefined, you're reading our notes, so.

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Francine Way

JULY 12, 2017

Essentially, it is a way to value a company based on cash generated from operation, taking into account all major expenses. An example of this would be to state COGS and SGA as percentages of Sales Revenues, or to state Depreciation Expense as a percent of Plant, Property, and Equipment (PPE). Derive Free Cash Flow to Firm (FCFF).

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How2Exit

MARCH 16, 2023

11 Things We Learned about M&A by Interviewing Christian Haack E105: Watch Here Here is what my team and I learned from this interview: (These are notes from team members, writers, sometimes AI, and even listeners who submitted what i learned loosely edited and shared here) - If it seems a bit unrefined, you're reading our notes, so.

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Francine Way

MAY 14, 2017

In the last two blog posts, we walked through capital structure and how it impacts M&A activities and vice versa. We will now go through a series of four blog posts that dive deeper into debt - specifically, the various considerations one ought to take into account when planning to use debt for an acquisition.

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How2Exit

APRIL 17, 2023

10 Concepts We Can Learn About Success in M&A on How2Exit's Interview W/ Neil Medwed Meriplex VP of Corp Development & M&A. He was able to speak to end users, movers and shakers in Dallas, and hand it off to a sales force to work with. Take Neil Medwood, for example. To find out more, click Here.

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How2Exit

AUGUST 19, 2024

E239: The Ultimate Exit Guide: Top Strategies for Preparing Your Business for a High-Value Sale - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Christine Nicholson is a distinguished business mentor, speaker, and expert in exit and succession planning.

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How2Exit

MARCH 23, 2023

Joe Valli, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Quiet Light Brokerage, one of the leading online-focused M&A advisory firms in the world, has helped facilitate over a half billion in exits. It is also important to have an accurate valuation of the business and to be aware of any liabilities or assets that could affect the sale.

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OfficeHours

JULY 4, 2023

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How2Exit

MAY 16, 2023

Ron Concept 1: Grow Business Through Acquisitions Growing a business through acquisitions is an attractive option for many entrepreneurs. Acquisitions can be an efficient way to quickly expand a business, gain market share, and increase profits. He is an expert in this space and has learned a lot from his own experiences.

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How2Exit

MAY 29, 2023

This is something that Dr. Klint Kendrick, a 10-year veteran in the world of M&A, has learned through his own experience as an acquired employee and catching manager. Harvard Business School has found that up to 90% of all M&As fail to deliver value. Doing so will help ensure a successful merger or acquisition.

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How2Exit

MARCH 1, 2023

Ron Concept 1: Bring the Lawyer in Last When buying or selling a small business, Joel recommends bringing the lawyer in last. He believes that attorneys often have a reputation for killing deals and that they should only be brought in once the deal is nearly done and due diligence needs to be completed.

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How2Exit

MARCH 31, 2024

Get the Insider Tips You Need to Secure Your Deal - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Patrick O'Connell is an experienced mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisor with a profound depth of knowledge in buying and selling small businesses valued between one to $20 million. b' E200: Buying or Selling a Small Business?

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Solganick & Co.

MARCH 10, 2025

March 10, 2025 — Solganick is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive M&A advisor to Kavaliro for the sale of its Salesforce consulting division to Accordion. We are excited about the sale of our Salesforce Division to Accordion, said John Mahony, Managing Partner of Kavaliro. ORLANDO, FL.,

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How2Exit

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

E241: Diving Deep into SME Acquisitions: Essential Insights, Strategies, and Success Secrets - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Danny O'Neill : Danny O'Neill is a seasoned entrepreneur with a rich background in sales and marketing. Currently, Danny focuses on M&A activities, primarily within the marketing and creative agency sectors.

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How2Exit

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Ian's career began as a Scottish Chartered Accountant and rapidly transitioned into the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). With over 15 years of experience in investment banking, primarily in London, Ian has led numerous successful M&A transactions. E244: Exit Strategy 2.0:

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How2Exit

OCTOBER 9, 2023

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How2Exit

DECEMBER 4, 2023

b' E164: The Future of Consumer Products and E-commerce: Insights from Jason Somerville - Watch Here rn rn Sponsor: rn rn Reconciled provides industry-leading virtual bookkeeping and accounting services for busy business owners and entrepreneurs across the US. Their team is experienced in M&A, and they hire the best talent available.

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How2Exit

OCTOBER 14, 2024

E248: Setting Yourself Up for Success: Essential Steps, Tips, and Strategies for a Profitable Exit - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Kip Wallen is a seasoned M&A attorney with over a decade of experience in live mergers and acquisitions deals, primarily within the lower middle market, involving transactions up to $50 million.

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How2Exit

MARCH 24, 2023

Ron Concept 1: Play A Bigger Game In today's society, it's easy to get stuck in a rut. We often feel content with the status quo, and don't want to challenge ourselves to do more. However, if we want to reach our full potential, it's important to challenge ourselves to play a bigger game. This is where investing with skills and experience can help.

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Software Equity Group

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Complicating matters further is that when those involved in the M&A process lack familiarity with the intricate nuances of the sales landscape, the entire process can become convoluted. Enter the M&A advisor. ” When you have a SaaS business for sale, it pays to get it right.

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How2Exit

AUGUST 8, 2023

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