Sun Acquisitions

JANUARY 8, 2025

In business as in life, two things are key: Timing and preparation. Selling a business in Information Technology (IT) or within the Managed Services Provider (MSP) space means getting both of these things right. Businesses such as this often have recurring revenue, scalability and efficiency in spades.

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Francine Way

JULY 13, 2017

As I mentioned in my valuation preparation post , Comparable Company is a valuation method that uses metrics of other similar businesses (same industry, size, geography, valuation multiples, etc.) Calculating the Equity Value and the per-share Equity Value - this number would serve as the base case share price valuation.

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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. A 5- or 10- year historical data is preferable.

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PCE

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Carried interest (or carry) is a way of rewarding professional investment managers with a share of an investments anticipated profits. However your fund is structured, the importance of proper valuation and allocation cannot be overstated, as an improperly done appraisal can cause you millions in unanticipated tax liabilities.

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TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 31, 2023

Shares of the company, which went public back in 2014, are up around 13.5% 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. A business based on consumption New Relic reported revenue of $242.6

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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.

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How2Exit

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Jordan Wagner's Multi-Million Dollar Deal Secrets EXPOSED - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Jordan Wagner is the CEO and founder of the Exit Group, a firm specializing in assisting private equity firms and large corporations in acquiring businesses.

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Francine Way

JUNE 22, 2020

To pick up where we last left off with valuation, I will cover the topic of a Merger Relative Valuation in this blog post and move on to other non-valuation topics from here. Any notable B2B and/or B2C customer relationships - this will also give the BoD a hint of the target’s business model.

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Francine Way

JULY 19, 2017

Thus far, we have discussed five valuation methods: DCF, Comparable Company, Precedent Transaction, LBO, and Dividend Discount Model (DDM). Well, in the real world, there is no certainties in business. In short, a good valuation model has to include a scenario and sensitivity analysis. To-date, we have lumped them together.

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How2Exit

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

b' Investor and Entrepreneur - Carl Allen, Shares His Expertise on Buying and Selling Businesses - Watch Here rn rn About The Guest(s): Carl Allen is an entrepreneur, investor, and corporate dealmaker with almost three decades of experience buying and selling businesses.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 26, 2024

To help businesses, investors, and deal professionals better understand the evolving M&A market, Robert Connolly – a partner in and leader of LP’s Corporate Practice Group – shares a series of conversations with M&A experts. By: Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

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CNBC: Investing

JUNE 16, 2025

The firm reiterated an overweight rating on the fashion holding company stock, alongside a $104 per share price target. Shares have advanced nearly 21% in 2025. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes, and Market Data and Analysis. Skip Navigation Markets Pre-Markets U.S. All Rights Reserved.

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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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Sale Business Mergers and Acquisitions Valuation 130

Lake Country Advisors

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Buying into a business as a partner offers ownership and profit potential but also comes with risks. A local business broker can be invaluable in identifying opportunities, assessing the business’s financial health, and negotiating on your behalf to ensure a smooth transaction.

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Lake Country Advisors

JUNE 11, 2025

When selling a business, one of the most important and often overlooked decisions you’ll make is how to structure the deal itself. Most business sales fall into one of two categories: asset sales or stock sales. The legal business entity stays with the seller: Since only assets are being sold, your LLC or corporation remains intact.

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How2Exit

JULY 29, 2024

E234: Helping Business Owners Achieve Successful Exits: Proven Strategies for a Smooth Transition - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Christine McDannell is the founder and principal intermediary of The Magnolia Firm, a boutique business brokerage firm. based clients.

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How2Exit

MARCH 11, 2024

b' E194: Navigating Business Success: Insights from Entrepreneur and M&A Expert Richard Tunnah - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Richard Tunnah is an experienced entrepreneur and mergers and acquisitions expert. He specializes in helping businesses grow through strategic acquisitions and exit planning.

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How2Exit

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Mark is passionate about helping businesses achieve their goals and create a healthy and cohesive team. rn Summary: Mark O'Donnell, CEO of EOS Worldwide, shares his experience climbing Mount Whitney and how it relates to leadership and teamwork. rn Implementing EOS can significantly increase a company's valuation.

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Lake Country Advisors

MAY 9, 2025

Selling a middle-market business requires meticulous planning, clear objectives, and a deep understanding of your sector. Owners in the manufacturing, construction, and technology industries often want to secure the highest possible valuation while maintaining a smooth, confidential process. What Is Considered a Middle-Market Business?

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CNBC: Investing

JUNE 14, 2025

Goldman also raised its price target to $195 per share from $156. bil in annual revenue over the next few years," Mastec share are up 19% this year. bil in annual revenue over the next few years," Mastec share are up 19% this year. Skip Navigation Markets Pre-Markets U.S.

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CNBC: Investing

JUNE 13, 2025

Shares of GE Vernova have surged 48% this year. "This decision comes on the back of significant YTD outperformance that has led to a much more challenging valuation set up on both a relative and absolute basis," he said. He also sees the potential for continued growth in the dividend and material share repurchase activity.

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CNBC: Investing

JUNE 16, 2025

The firm upgraded the digital communications stock to buy from hold in a Sunday note, and increased its price target to $73 per share from $65, suggesting shares will rise 14% from Friday's $64.09 Shares have advanced about 11% so far in 2025. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes, and Market Data and Analysis.

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Valuation Trading Banking Bank 57

How2Exit

MARCH 11, 2023

Ron Concept 1: Fill Business Owner Needs With Solutions The demand for solutions to fill the needs of business owners is a common one. One of the best ways to fill these needs is through the help of a business advisor. Josh has seen how business owners can benefit from solutions such as value stream mapping and Six Sigma.

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CNBC: Investing

JUNE 13, 2025

The bank upgraded shares of the cloud security stock to an overweight rating from equal weight. Shares of Zscaler have surged 67% in 2025. ZS YTD mountain ZS YTD chart As a key catalyst, the analyst pointed to strong current momentum in Zscaler's new and upsell business this fiscal year. The stock rose 0.5%

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CNBC: Investing

JUNE 11, 2025

How to trade a downturn in the shares Published Wed, Jun 11 2025 11:01 AM EDT Tony Zhang @OptionsPlay WATCH LIVE Walmart (WMT) is facing headwinds with looming tariffs likely to erode profit margins amid an already overstretched valuation. Skip Navigation Markets Pre-Markets U.S. Forward PE Ratio: 37.4x vs. Industry Average 0.5x

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How2Exit

MARCH 15, 2023

Growing up in Serbia, Zoran was groomed by his father, who had a large business in Libya, to be in control of his own destiny. At the age of 21, Zoran started his own business, not knowing much about the business world but believing that he could make it work. The same is true for any business.

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Growth Business

JULY 17, 2024

Angel investors A business angel is someone who quite often has a background in business or finance, and has funds to invest in businesses. In Northern Ireland try NI Business Info for funding information and in Scotland Scottish Enterprise. In England a good starting point is your local regional development organisation.

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Growth Business

JUNE 29, 2023

By Oliver Woolley on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success The first thing you need to decide, says Oliver Woolley, is what kind of business you are building – a ‘lifestyle’ business or a ‘growth’ business? This makes the buying and selling of shares in your business more practical.

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TechCrunch: M&A

AUGUST 2, 2023

Hopin , the virtual events startup that saw its star (and valuation) rise quickly during the COVID-19 pandemic, is most definitely coming down to earth. Today the company announced that it has sold its Events and Session business units to RingCentral for an undisclosed sum.

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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

JANUARY 21, 2024

b' E180: Mark McRae: From Casino Boss to Deal Maker: Lessons in Business and Acquisitions - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Mark McRae is a seasoned entrepreneur and advisor with over 30 years of experience in the business world. Mark's expertise also extends to derivative trading, marketing, and publishing.

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How2Exit

APRIL 8, 2024

b' E202: M&A for Entrepreneurs: Leverage Acquisitions to Scale Your Business Faster with Dominic Wells - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Dominic Wells is an accomplished entrepreneur and the CEO of Onfolio, a publicly traded company specializing in the acquisition of online businesses.

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How2Exit

MARCH 24, 2024

b' E198: Unlocking Business Exits with ESOPs: Exit Strong with Employee Ownership with Michael Bannon - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Michael Bannon is an expert in employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) with a seasoned background in private equity. rn rn rn ".as rn rn rn ".as rn rn rn ".as rn rn rn ".as

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Sun Acquisitions

JULY 29, 2022

Can you sell part of a business? Spinning off non-core or non-performing divisions is a common enough business practice. We’ll also be answering two fundamental questions: Can you sell a business without the name? We’ll also be answering two fundamental questions: Can you sell a business without the name?

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Lake Country Advisors

MAY 16, 2024

Social media marketing is a powerful strategy for today’s businesses. With its far-reaching impacts on business objectives, it’s become paramount to understand the role it plays in selling your business. Today, it’s uncommon to hear about a business that’s still not investing in social media marketing.

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CNBC: Investing

JUNE 9, 2025

Israel-based eToro went public on May 15 , with its initial public offering price at $52 per share, above the high end of its proposed range. The stock opened that day at $69.69, or 34% above its IPO, and closed up nearly 29% at $67 per share. Shares surged more than 5% on Monday to hit a fresh 52-week high.

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How2Exit

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

b' E190: Brandon Knowlden Shares His Acquisition Strategy and Recent Success - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Brandon Knowlden is an entrepreneur with a rich background in both the advertising industry and the world of manufacturing. rn Building a quiver of private investors is crucial for executing sale leasebacks efficiently.

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