Sun Acquisitions

APRIL 29, 2025

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be a powerful tool for driving growth and creating business value. However, to ensure that M&A deals are successful, measuring their return on investment (ROI) is essential. Cost Synergies: Have the anticipated cost savings from the merger or acquisition been realized?

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Francine Way

JULY 19, 2017

A scenario analysis evaluates the expected value of a proposed acquisition, investment, or business activity. Both types of analyses are important because the high-stake natures of acquisitions and investments. In all of these discussions, we assumed a set of static values for our variables. To-date, we have lumped them together.

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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. There are also structural differences of past acquisitions to take into account. It drives prices, ROI, and financing.

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Sun Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The rise of strategic M&A is being driven by several factors, including the increasing pace of change, the need for companies to grow and innovate, and the availability of financing. M&A can allow companies to access new markets, technologies, and customers quickly. Why Strategic M&A?

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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). This is a useful method for a company evaluating a strategic acquisition.

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Francine Way

JULY 14, 2017

a depiction of the reasons for acquisitions in a sector (geographic expansion, product range, customer relationships, etc.), As I mentioned in the last post , when one is buying or selling a house, condo, or other real estate property; often time, one would like to know the going price of similar nearby properties.

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Francine Way

JULY 11, 2017

Just as any home appraiser or credit officer does before going through the analytical exercise to produce a score for a home or a borrower, valuation professionals go through several steps of preparation before the actual exercise of producing a number that can be used as a value of a company.

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Sun Acquisitions

DECEMBER 16, 2024

In this race to a greener future, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are emerging as a powerful tool for companies to gain a significant edge. This hypothetical scenario perfectly illustrates the power of M&A in the sustainability sector. M&A provides a shortcut for companies to acquire the missing puzzle piece.

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Francine Way

JULY 12, 2017

Some examples of these items are litigation cost, shutdown cost, impairment cost, restructuring cost, acquisition integration expenses, and more. Essentially, it is a way to value a company based on cash generated from operation, taking into account all major expenses. Build proforma income statement and balance sheet.

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Sun Acquisitions

MARCH 31, 2025

The digital age has fundamentally transformed how businesses operate, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are no exception. As companies navigate the complexities of digital transformation, M&A has emerged as a strategic tool for acquiring the necessary expertise, technology, and market presence to thrive in the new economy.

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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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Sun Acquisitions

MAY 12, 2025

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be powerful tools for driving growth and creating value. However, the success of any M&A deal hinges on the seamless integration of talent from both companies. Effective talent acquisition and retention strategies ensure a smooth transition and maximize the deal’s value.

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Sun Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have always been a high-stakes game. From streamlining complex processes to uncovering hidden opportunities, tech supercharges M&A dealmaking across all stages. Faster Timelines: Seize the Moment The M&A world is all about speed and agility.

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Midaxo

AUGUST 16, 2023

We were unable to answer every question from the engaged audience of M&A professionals during the session. We were unable to answer every question from the engaged audience of M&A professionals during the session. This is the second piece in a two-part blog series. Read the first part here.

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Sun Acquisitions

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have always been a powerful tool for companies to grow and expand. In the future, M&A activity is expected to remain strong, driven by several key trends: Technological innovation: Companies increasingly seek M&A to acquire new technologies and capabilities.

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Sun Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In today’s digital era, artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are revolutionizing industries worldwide, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are no exception. This blog post explores the profound impact of AI and automation on M&A strategy, covering deal sourcing, due diligence, and post-merger integration.

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TechCrunch: M&A

JUNE 27, 2023

As an extension of that three-year-old acquisition, the company announced a pair of startup acquisitions today, grabbing Accedian and SamKnows, a small U.K. Now, our customers can see—at a microscopic level—across their IT and network infrastructure to deeply understand every user’s experience at every moment.

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Sun Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, technology’s impact on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is profound and multifaceted. The Role of Technology in Modern M&A Digital Due Diligence Digital due diligence has become a cornerstone of the M&A process.

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Deal Lawyers

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Last week, John blogged about the DOJ’s new “Mergers & Acquisitions Safe Harbor Policy” intended to incentivize voluntary self-disclosure of wrongdoing uncovered during the M&A process, which Deputy AGs had previewed in a speech and multiple prior comments.

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JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 19, 2024

We’ll examine the two underlying insurance categories in this blog and their impact on the reps and warranties insurance that companies should purchase for their merger or acquisition. This distinction is crucial when you are acquiring a new company and deciding how best to merge the target’s existing insurance coverage with your own.

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Sun Acquisitions

APRIL 7, 2025

In today’s dynamic business landscape, strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become a powerful tool for companies seeking to enhance their financial performance. Diversification, one of the critical benefits of M&A, offers a range of advantages that can significantly improve a company’s bottom line.

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TechCrunch: M&A

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In a blog post, Arctic Wolf chief product officer Dan Schiappa said that the acquisition would […] In a blog post, Arctic Wolf chief product officer Dan Schiappa said that the acquisition would […]

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Sun Acquisitions

APRIL 28, 2022

Sun Acquisitions is pleased to announce that Mike Walton has joined our team as a Senior Advisor. Mike brings 25 years of experience in business ownership that includes start-ups, turnarounds, acquisition and sale of companies, specifically within media and IT industries.

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Sun Acquisitions

MAY 3, 2022

Sun Acquisitions is pleased to announce that Ken Cisneros has joined our team as a Senior Advisor. I am looking forward to helping privately held business owners sell at the highest value to the right buyer or help them continue to grow through acquisition.

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Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 5, 2025

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be powerful tools for driving growth and creating value. However, the success of any M&A deal hinges on the seamless integration of talent from both companies. The Importance of Leadership in M&A Strong leadership is essential to navigate the complexities of M&A.

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Midaxo

AUGUST 8, 2023

Last month, Galina Wolinetz, MD Integrations & Separations at Virtas Partners shared her insights on the acquisition and integration of smaller companies into larger ones using examples from her personal experience. This is the first in a two-part blog series. And why would a big company buy small?

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Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

This is a major departure from past M&A rules, effectively rendering multiple-award contracts worthless for an acquirer. Pending Proposals Eligible for award of single-award set-asides if proposal submission occurs at least 180 days prior to the acquisition. Note that this change goes into effect January 17, 2026.

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Accenture: M&A

MARCH 7, 2022

In our previous post, we discussed effective M&A cloud integration and how cloud can help in two specific scenarios: acquisition of a small target and a merger of equals. Continuing this train of thought, we’re looking here at where cloud can help with data integration in M&A, to go a step beyond and solve consolidation….

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Sun Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are exciting ventures promising growth, innovation, and market dominance. While financial projections and strategic fit are essential, successful M&A hinges on effectively uniting the distinct cultures of the merging companies.

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Deal Lawyers

JULY 24, 2024

Many D&O policies include “bump-up” exclusions that can come into play when a buyer increases the price to be paid in an acquisition in response to litigation challenging the deal.

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Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Below, we highlight trends that drove M&A activity in food and beverage in 2024: In Food Distribution, Buyers Focus on Fresh Food distribution has always had its place in the M&A market. Large corporates have pursued acquisitions to increase their market share, grow their customer base, and/or expand their footprint.

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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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Midaxo

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

M&A transactions can be incredibly rewarding, but they also come with significant risks. M&A due diligence is the process that allows you to dig deep into a target company’s details and evaluate whether the acquisition aligns with your strategic goals.

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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

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), the key to success lies not just in strategic decision making but in the execution of those strategies. As the McKinsey article The ten rules of growth describes, programmatic M&A drives 3.8x faster growth than strategies based solely on organic growth.

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Synopsys: M&A

JULY 8, 2022

The post The M&A Open Source Risk Number appeared first on Application Security Blog. Find out what our audit services team unearthed in the 2,400+ codebases we reviewed in 2021.

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Synopsys: M&A

JUNE 23, 2022

Building trust in your software is important, but software trust is even more important in M&A transactions. The post M&A, trust in software, and a good night’s sleep appeared first on Application Security Blog.

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