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The Truth About Unsolicited Private Equity Offers (and What Founders Should Do Next)

Software Equity Group

If you are leading a software company generating between $5 million and $50 million in revenue, there is a good chance you have received unsolicited outreach from private equity firms or strategic acquirers. Private equity firms have over $2.5 ” Private equity firms understand this dynamic well.

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M&A Diaries - S2EP6 - Alan Whitman - How Baker Tilly Grew from $500M to $1.5B

How2Exit

Post-retirement, he advises CEOs, writes, and shares his “strategy-first” philosophy—soon to be published in book form. PE money is not the villain – Institutional capital, when paired with clear strategy and accountability, can actually de-risk growth—not derail it. Complacency masked as culture.

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Breaking Down the FOCUS Sell-Side Process

Focus Investment Banking

Our clients are usually founder-owned businesses that work with us on their first sale transaction, often to a larger company or private equity-backed group. Our extensive experience working opposite private equity acquirers tells us that a structured process is best. Our healthcare services clients (e.g.,

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These stocks could benefit if Trump expands private markets access in 401(k) plans, analysts say

CNBC: Investing

For instance, Empower announced in May that it would provide exposure to private equity, private credit and private real estate through collective investment trusts – that is, pooled funds that are available to individual investors only through retirement plans. "Mgmt.

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What’s the difference between an asset sale vs. stock sale for tech companies?

iMerge Advisors

In a stock sale , the buyer acquires the ownership shares of the company directly from the shareholders. Stock Sale: Sellers typically pay capital gains tax on the sale of their shares, often resulting in a lower effective tax rate. This structure allows buyers to "cherry-pick" the assets they want while avoiding unwanted liabilities.

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Sports Investment Banking: How to Win the Super Bowl and the World Cup in the Same Year

Mergers and Inquisitions

But this started changing in the 2010s and early 2020s as team values skyrocketed and billionaires, sovereign wealth funds , and sports private equity firms all jumped into the sector. Regulations – Does the league allow private equity or other financial sponsor ownership? How many individuals can be team owners?

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How to Sell an IT Business: Everything You Need to Know in Five Minutes

Sun Acquisitions

This is music to the ears of strategic acquirers and private equity firms. Having any one client account for too much of your revenue creates risk for buyers. Private equity buyers who are after targets with stable cash flows and growth potential. Lets look at some of the factors that influence valuation.

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