Sun Acquisitions

JULY 24, 2025

CHICAGO, IL – July 24, 2025 – Sun Acquisitions, a leading mergers and acquisitions firm, today announced the successful sale of Package Steel Systems (PSS), a leading fabricator of structural steel for pre-engineered buildings based in Sutton, Massachusetts to TSS Acquisition Corp.

Acquisitions

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

A Strategic Guide for Founders and CEOs For software founders contemplating a sale, the question of valuation is often the firstand most complexhurdle. Understanding the Core Valuation Framework At its core, software company valuation is typically based on a multiple of earnings or revenue.

Valuation

Focus Investment Banking

JULY 17, 2025

The Perils of Customer Concentration in M&A In the first half of 2025, we had the unfortunate experience of having to withdraw from the market two separate manufacturing businesses while they were in the middle of a sale process. For the sellers, the impact was catastrophic, and not only in terms of salability and valuation.

M&A

MergersCorp M&A International

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

MergersCorp M&A International, a leading investment banking advisory firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions, is proud to announce the acquisition of the official sell side mandate for one of Italy’s most prestigious Serie A soccer clubs.

M&A

Lake Country Advisors

JUNE 24, 2025

In this guide, we’ll explain the key metrics buyers care about, why each matters, and how you can get your numbers in shape before a sale. Why Financial Metrics Matter in a Business Sale Most deals fall apart not because the business lacks potential, but because the numbers don’t hold up under scrutiny.

Business

MergersCorp M&A International

JUNE 25, 2025

MergersCorp, a distinguished global advisory firm specializing in Investment Banking and cross-border Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), today announced the launch of its highly specialized advisory service dedicated to the divestiture of businesses regulated by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA).

Advisory

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 15, 2025

If your product incorporates open-source components especially if youve fine-tuned or modified them its critical to understand the licensing implications and how they may affect your valuation, deal structure, or even deal viability. Without clear ownership, you cant transfer rights in a sale.

M&A

Sun Acquisitions

JULY 24, 2025

Our firm, Sun Acquisitions, just closed a manufacturing transaction for a strong, family-owned business. Meanwhile, strategic buyers are seeking acquisitions because organic growth has become more challenging. These conditions are creating a perfect storm of motivated buyers and premium valuations. Talk, after all, is cheap.

Manufacturing

Mergers and Inquisitions

JUNE 11, 2025

To say anything about the valuation, you’d have to use sites like FinViz or BeyondSPX to look up multiples for other companies in the sector (or hope the Capstone reports cover it). billion acquisition of Alani Nu, announced in February 2025, as an example. billion acquisition of Alani Nu in the energy drink and supplement space.

M&A

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 10, 2025

In the world of technology mergers and acquisitions, the right advisor can mean the difference between a transformative exit and a missed opportunity. Firms like iMerge Advisors specialize in software and internet businesses, providing hands-on guidance from valuation through closing. Are they aligned with your goals?

M&A

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

In the world of technology mergers and acquisitions, the right advisor can mean the difference between a transformative exit and a missed opportunity. Firms like iMerge Advisors specialize in software and internet businesses, providing hands-on guidance from valuation through closing. Are they aligned with your goals?

M&A

Lake Country Advisors

AUGUST 6, 2025

Your timeline, your involvement after the sale, and the way your business is run going forward are all influenced by who takes over. How Much Control Do You Want to Keep After the Sale? Competitor : Most competitor buyers expect you to step away soon after the sale closes. This route may bring the highest overall valuation.

Investors

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 15, 2025

Well also explore how early preparation in these areas can materially impact valuation and deal certainty. A well-documented compliance program can enhance buyer confidence, reduce indemnity holdbacks, and even justify a premium valuation. The company received a compelling acquisition offer from a strategic buyer.

Securities

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 13, 2025

In the world of mergers and acquisitions, the Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM) is more than just a document its your companys first impression to serious buyers. For software and technology founders considering a sale, the CIM is a strategic asset that can shape buyer perception, drive valuation, and accelerate deal momentum.

Valuation

CNBC: Investing

JULY 12, 2025

There are a few explanations behind this valuation disconnect. If the Tripadvisor business was the company's only segment, this valuation could be justified. Lastly, there is the potential sale of the entire company. But Viator does as much revenue as Tripadvisor and is growing at double-digit rates.

Media

How2Exit

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Jamie leverages his skills through Monopoly Capital to assist small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in enhancing their operations and preparing for acquisitions or successful exits. Jamie delves into the synergistic relationship between foundational business systems and potential growth through acquisition.

Business

Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Sports Investment Banking Definition: In sports IB, bankers advise on equity and debt issuances, mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring deals for sports teams and leagues, sports-adjacent technology and services firms, and facilities such as arenas, stadiums, and racetracks. What is Sports Investment Banking?

Investment Banking

Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 22, 2025

The difference is that IB is more of an explicit sales job , as deals must close for the bank to earn fees. Equity research at the senior levels does require sales skills, but its more about being a conduit than a closer. Equity research at the senior levels does require sales skills, but its more about being a conduit than a closer.

Investment Banking

The TRADE

JULY 8, 2025

Speaking to his new appointment, Fidance said: “In CEEMEA, tradeable liquidity is the single biggest variable affecting capital markets development, be it in asset allocation, index inclusion, or even in valuation.

Equities

Cooley M&A

JANUARY 22, 2025

billion acquisition of Alpine Immune; by contrast, there were eight US biotech acquisitions exceeding $5 billion in 2023. By 2030, more than 190 commercial drugs will lose patent exclusivity , putting at risk $236 billion in Big Pharma sales. Total deal value is where the market really shed its weight down a remarkable 33.7%

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Sun Acquisitions

JANUARY 8, 2025

By selling your IT orMSPbusiness now, its possible to take advantage of these broader macro trends which in turn can significantly enhance your valuation. Step Two: Find Your Valuation Heres the reality: Valuation isnt an exact science. Lets look at some of the factors that influence valuation.

Business

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 9, 2025

Can you research a go-to-market strategy, run the numbers on the sales, marketing, and development work required, and calculate the payback period and IRR under different scenarios?” We’re thinking of putting more sales reps on our top 10 client accounts in North America. Recruiting: Who Wins Strategic Finance Jobs?

Corporate Finance

Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 16, 2025

Tariffs tend to reduce companies margins and cash flows and produce higher Discount Rates , meaning that valuations fall. You could argue that changing policies such as tariffs will lead to more deals as companies modify their supply chains via acquisitions. This is the neutral case.

Valuation

Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 10, 2025

About 3 years ago, I joined the team at Focus Investment Banking, where I spend my time on mergers and acquisitions and capital raising within the collision repair industry. They’re doing $3,000,000 in sales at a 10% EBITDA profitability margin. By the time of this recording for 2023, sales for Gerber were $2.9

Private Equity

Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 4, 2025

How Mike Lampert Grew New England Truck Center Through Acquisitions In this episode of Know to Grow, Chandler Kohn sits down with Mike Lampert , founder of New England Truck Center, to unpack his journey from running a small, family-run towing and truck repair operation to leading a multi-location business across New Hampshire and Maine.

Acquisitions

JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 18, 2025

Managing the transfer of personal data during acquisitions, sales, mergers or bankruptcy proceedings has become second nature to us. By: Loeb & Loeb LLP

Mergers and Acquisitions

Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 20, 2025

Chicago, IL – May 15, 2025—Sun Acquisitions, a leading mergers and acquisitions firm, is pleased to announce the successful completion of the sale of Kitchen & Baths Unlimited, a full-service kitchen and bath remodeling company, to a Private Investor, KBU, Inc. Sun Acquisitions delivered beyond our expectations.

Sale

Lake Country Advisors

JULY 31, 2025

For small and mid-sized business owners, it can mean the difference between a rushed sale and a well-timed, profitable transition. After all, those are the companies you usually hear about in the news when a sale or acquisition happens. This keeps your planning grounded in reality, not just hopes.

Business

Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 16, 2025

Chicago, IL – June 13, 2025 – Sun Acquisitions, a prominent mergers and acquisitions firm, is pleased to announce the successful sale of Demco Products and 3B Filters Inc., Mike Walton, Senior Advisor of Sun Acquisitions, was the lead advisor and managed all aspects of this client. to Navistar Global, LLC.

Sale

Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 5, 2025

Why precision machining shops are seeing premium valuations right now Precision machining shops—specialized manufacturers devoted to ultra tight tolerance metal and polymer components—are attracting premium valuations in today’s M&A environment. This dynamic is driving valuations beyond typical manufacturing norms.

Valuation

Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 9, 2025

After you read it, you’ll be armed with the knowledge necessary to ensure a level playing field and a premium valuation. Understanding the value of what you’ve built is an essential early step in the sale process. These sorts of contradictions are poorly reconciled by standard valuation methods.

Manufacturing

Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 30, 2025

First, many of the private equity backed DSOs are preparing for their own sale processes. This creates an incentive to grow before a sale, as increasing the DSO’s EBITDA through acquisition will likely increase its transaction value. Second, some of the younger DSOs are in an initial growth phase.

Private Equity

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JULY 31, 2025

The Transaction marks SEGG Media’s second completed acquisition in July following the earlier acquisition of Concerts.com. The total pre-money valuation of the Company’s completed July transactions is $20 million. The Sports.com Super App is on track for a phased global launch beginning Q3 2025.

Media

TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 31, 2023

The deal is interesting because of its size, but we’re more interested in the insight it provides on the current state of the tech landscape as it pertains to valuations. New Relic’s $87-per-share sale price gives it a valuation that’s less than seven times its current run-rate revenue.

Sale

TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 18, 2024

The fire sale was reported by TechCrunch last week. Canadian private equity firm PartnerOne paid $28.2 million for HeadSpin, a mobile app testing startup whose founder was sentenced for fraud earlier this year, according to documents viewed by TechCrunch. All rights reserved.

Private Equity

How2Exit

OCTOBER 13, 2024

E246: Lane Carrick Reveals the SHOCKING Truth About Business Sales Failure - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Lane Carrick is a seasoned mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professional with extensive experience spanning multiple industries and transaction levels. Proper valuation and advisory are essential.

Sale

How2Exit

JUNE 3, 2024

E219: Unlocking True Business Value: Strategies and Insights for Mid-Market Sales w/ Trever Acers - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Trever Acers is an investment banking and valuation expert with over two decades of experience in the industry.

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