Devensoft

AUGUST 22, 2023

Navigating M&A valuations with precision is paramount for informed decision-making. Our guide equips you with step-by-step instructions on employing the Enterprise Value Calculator effectively, complete with insights into optimal practices for precision valuations. Let’s dive into the intricacies of this invaluable resource.

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Truelytics: M&A

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

At the time financial advisors, RIAs, and broker-dealers relied exclusively on expensive consultants to measure a business's performance and valuation. Partner With Truelytics: Do you work with RIAs and independent financial advisors?

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InvestmentBank.com

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

One of the biggest struggles with selling in the middle to lower middle market is business valuation expectations. One of the biggest problems with valuations is what I might call the Instagram , Whatsapp , OculusVR skew. Valuation multiples don’t increase if your bottom-line increases. You’re a traditional business.

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PCO M&A Specialists

MARCH 8, 2021

In this educational webcast Andrew de la Chapelle, Senior Strategic M&A Consultant and Dan Gordon, Founder of PCO M&A Specialists have a detailed and highly entertaining conversation to help demystify what is required for business owners to maximize their hard work.

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Sica Fletcher

APRIL 30, 2024

This article presents a step-by-step guide on how to value an insurance agency - both in the sense of how a valuation agency/M&A advisor goes about valuation, and also in terms of what insurance agency owners can do to maximize their valuation prior to running an M&A deal.

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Solganick & Co.

APRIL 24, 2024

The report covers subsectors including systems integrators/application partners, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, MSPs, and software development services and IT consulting companies.

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Equiteq

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Here are 5 key takeaways: Amid dynamic macroeconomic conditions, sectors within the knowledge economy have shown stability, with technology and consulting services experiencing heightened demand. Investors will continue to prioritize cash flows, shifting valuation perspectives from revenue to EBITDA multiples for the next 12-24 months.

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Focus Investment Banking

MARCH 17, 2024

But do earnouts consistently bridge the gap between buyers and sellers in Consulting and Professional Services deals? In the realm of Consulting businesses, where the primary assets are often intangible—knowledge, relationships, and expertise—maintaining these assets post-acquisition is paramount for buyers.

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Solganick & Co.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

This report analyzes current industry subsectors including application partners, public cloud partners, data analytics consulting, cybersecurity services, managed services providers (MSPs), and software development services providers.

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Solganick & Co.

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Valuation Adjustments, Strategic Optimism : Despite the overall M&A market facing headwinds from inflation and rising interest rates, valuations within the IT services sector have remained relatively stable. Median purchase price multiples for IT services businesses held steady compared to 2022, fluctuating between 10x-12.5x

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Wizenius

JUNE 12, 2023

Identify companies with similar risk profiles and revenue volatility and analyze their valuation multiples, such as price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio or enterprise value-to-EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio. Apply these multiples to the subject company's financial metrics to derive a valuation range. Thanks, Pratik S

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How2Exit

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Barnett is a small business expert, consultant, and author. Barnett, a renowned small business expert, consultant, and author, tackles the complex issue of risk assessment in buying a business versus staying in a salaried job. rn Valuation Insights: What's a Business Worth? rn About The Speaker: rn David C.

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Francine Way

JULY 7, 2017

Transaction Criteria: Valuation: Is there a targeted floor and ceiling to transaction multiple used to value the target? For acquirers with limited acquisitions experience or resources (personnel), using outside consultants (advisory services / investment bankers) might be a good start. Any unions? Producing an ongoing deal flow.

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Sun Acquisitions

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Establishing an Accurate Valuation Determining the accurate value of your business is critical for attracting potential buyers and negotiating a fair price. Collaborating with a professional business appraiser or consultant can help you obtain an objective valuation.

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Viking Mergers & Acquisitions

JUNE 1, 2023

However, understanding these calculations can help you identify factors where your company can improve its valuation and achieve a better purchase price. Viking understands the complexity of a business valuation , so we look at much more than hard data. We offer confidential business valuations for qualifying companies.

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Wizenius

JUNE 25, 2023

Sensitivity Analysis: Perform a sensitivity analysis to understand the impact of different discount rates on the valuation. This analysis helps evaluate the sensitivity of the valuation to changes in the discount rate. Gain in-depth knowledge of financial analysis, M&A, valuation techniques, advanced Excel modeling, and more.

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Sun Acquisitions

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Establishing an Accurate Valuation Determining the accurate value of your business is critical for attracting potential buyers and negotiating a fair price. Collaborating with a professional business appraiser or consultant can help you obtain an objective valuation.

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Sun Acquisitions

AUGUST 16, 2023

A company with a strong brand reputation, market authority and high customer loyalty is more likely to attract higher valuations than a lesser-known business with low brand recognition and low customer loyalty. These factors include company reputation, brand recognition, market share, employee morale, and customer loyalty.

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How2Exit

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

He is now the founder of a M&A advisory consultancy and brokerage, helping private practices in the healthcare sector prepare for sale and find buyers. rn Valuation and Exit Strategies: Navigating the Sale of a Healthcare Practice rn Valuing and selling a healthcare practice can be a complex process.

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M&A Leadership Council

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Jim Jeffries Founder, M&A Leadership Council Jim Jeffries has been leading national and international consulting companies, private equity and M&A (mergers and acquisitions) for 30 years. During that time, he completed three corporate turnarounds.

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 22, 2024

If you’re considering the sale of your consulting or professional services business, you should understand that buyers will be examining your Gross Margin as an indicator of the value of your firm. Higher Gross Margin companies typically provide complicated, high-level consulting for which they can bill at a premium rate per hour.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 6, 2023

Mastering financial modeling techniques and demonstrating proficiency in valuation methods, cash flow analysis, and financial statement analysis are critical skills for private equity professionals. Understand the key components that firms evaluate, such as market analysis, financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, and risk assessment.

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How2Exit

MARCH 24, 2023

Instead, they offer a portion of their company to the consultant in exchange for their services. This is a great way for consultants to get a piece of the company they are helping to build, and to benefit from its success. For consultants, equity in exchange for value can be a great way to increase their income and build wealth.

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Sun Acquisitions

JULY 10, 2023

Valuation One of the key negotiation points you should consider when selling your business is the valuation. You will need to work with an accountant, business broker, or appraiser to get an accurate valuation of your business. Once you have the valuation, you must negotiate the price with the buyer.

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Sun Acquisitions

APRIL 2, 2024

About Sun Acquisitions: Sun Acquisitions, headquartered in Chicago, is a premier mergers and acquisitions firm that assists clients with privately held companies’ confidential sales, acquisitions, or valuations. For those considering buying or selling a business, Sun Acquisitions offers a free consultation with its expert team.

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Solganick & Co.

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Business Valuation: Understand and obtain a professional valuation or estimate to understand the worth of your technology business. Running a compresensive and targeted M&A auction process will help to maximize the outcome including receiving multiple offers and driving valuation higher.

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Lake Country Advisors

JANUARY 23, 2024

Selling your business at this stage often means a higher valuation and favorable terms, making it a strategically sound decision. #2. They’re worth considering, especially if they align with your future goals and offer a fair valuation of your hard work. #3.

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Lake Country Advisors

APRIL 15, 2024

Decisive tactics help you secure a fair valuation, smoothly transition your business to a new owner, and preserve existing stakeholder relationships. Brush up on different valuation methods. Often, a combination of these provides an accurate valuation. Thorough documentation should support your valuation.

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OfficeHours

MAY 24, 2023

Building a Strong Understanding of Financial Concepts In order to pass the interview process, it is important to develop a solid understanding of financial concepts, including financial analysis, valuation techniques, financial modeling, and corporate finance.

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Sica Fletcher

MARCH 8, 2024

Starting in H2 2022, the insurance M&A market has seen a notably difficult 18-month period, afflicted with high interest rates, lowered deal volumes, and lowered valuations. If they do, then we can expect to see valuations and, by extent, EBITDA multiples for insurance agencies rise.

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Sica Fletcher

MAY 15, 2024

essentially boils down to three major steps: Determine your insurance agency’s EBITDA Determine the standard valuation multiple for an agency of your size Multiply your EBITDA by the multiple to determine your expected payout (i.e.,

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Sun Acquisitions

APRIL 11, 2024

About Sun Acquisitions: Sun Acquisitions is a Chicago-based mergers and acquisitions firm specializing in the confidential sale, acquisition, or valuation of privately held companies. With significant deal experience and knowledge, Sun Acquisitions guides clients through each stage of the sale or acquisition process.

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Sun Acquisitions

JULY 13, 2022

We work with clients that are interested in the confidential sale, acquisition, or valuation of privately held companies. If you are interested in buying or selling a business, contact us at marketing@sunacquisitions.com to schedule a free consultation with our team.

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Sica Fletcher

MAY 8, 2024

For that very reason, our team sat down and wrote this article, which essentially comprises the advice we give to prospective clients during an initial consultation. Once you get into the valuation stage (which is usually done by your M&A advisor or a 3rd party valuation agency), you will need a large swath of documentation.

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Solganick & Co.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The highest valuation multiples noted were in healthcare administrative technology, followed by consumer health and revenue cycle management (see chart below for details). Enterprise Value (EV) Multiple by Healthcare IT Sector EV/Revenue Multiple by Industry Sector EV/Rev Administrative Technology 8.6x Consumer Health 3.7x

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Sun Acquisitions

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Step 1: Preparation and Valuation Before putting your business on the market, preparing it for sale is crucial. Understanding the actual value of your business is essential, and a professional business valuation can help determine a fair asking price. Valuation methods can vary, including the market, income, and asset-based approaches.

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OfficeHours

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Furthermore, if the portfolio company’s revenue is not able to increase with or outpace the rate at which inflation is rising, its valuation will ultimately be impacted. So you want to pursue a role in Private Equity and Growth Equity?

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