Focus Investment Banking

JULY 9, 2025

We are negotiating throughout, pushing buyers to offer the best terms possible and leveraging the competition among them. knowing the private equity group behind a DSO vs. only business development personnel at the DSO), and the ability to negotiate more effectively for our clients.

Broker

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 10, 2025

Whether you're a SaaS founder contemplating a strategic sale, a private equity firm seeking a bolt-on acquisition, or a CEO navigating unsolicited interest, choosing the right M&A advisor is a critical decision one that should be informed by more than just brand recognition.

M&A

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

Whether you're a SaaS founder contemplating a strategic sale, a private equity firm seeking a bolt-on acquisition, or a CEO navigating unsolicited interest, choosing the right M&A advisor is a critical decision one that should be informed by more than just brand recognition.

M&A

Lake Country Advisors

JULY 17, 2025

This is when a larger company, often backed by private equity or already operating in a particular space, acquires a smaller, related business to support or expand its existing operations. This speeds up negotiations and reduces the time to closing. That familiarity shortens the learning curve and simplifies negotiations.

Acquisitions

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 15, 2025

In this article, well outline the key privacy, security, and compliance documentation that buyers especially private equity firms and strategic acquirers expect to see during due diligence. The earlier you build this into your operating model, the more leverage youll have when its time to negotiate.

Securities

Lake Country Advisors

MAY 9, 2025

A clear sense of your company’s market position shapes your negotiation tactics and marketing campaigns since buyers typically seek stable revenue, consistent profits, and a clear growth strategy. Whether your firm fits in this category can affect how you approach potential buyers, from strategic acquirers to private equity groups.

Middle Market

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 13, 2025

Buyer and Seller Preferences In practice, the structure often reflects the relative negotiating power of the parties: Buyers especially private equity firms often push for asset sales to minimize risk and maximize tax benefits. The right structure depends on your companys entity type, risk profile, and the buyers objectives.

Sale

Lake Country Advisors

JUNE 11, 2025

Sellers should prepare for a more rigorous negotiation process. If the buyer is an institutional investor or private equity firm: These groups often have a set framework for how they buy businesses. But when structured correctly, stock sales can be faster and cleaner from the buyer’s perspective.

Sale

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 15, 2025

Why Open Source Raises Red Flags in M&A Buyers particularly strategic acquirers and private equity firms are increasingly cautious about open-source software (OSS) usage. Founders who address these issues early can avoid costly surprises and preserve leverage in negotiations.

M&A

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 15, 2025

Why IP Assignment Matters in M&A Buyersespecially strategic acquirers and private equity firmsare buying more than just revenue. The earlier you address this, the more leverage youll have when it matters mostat the negotiating table.

M&A

Sun Acquisitions

JANUARY 8, 2025

This is music to the ears of strategic acquirers and private equity firms. Private equity buyers who are after targets with stable cash flows and growth potential. Negotiating the Best Deal Structure Its not just about the sale price. Skilled negotiators ensure you get the best possible terms.

Business

Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 30, 2025

2025 Dental Transactions Update As of June 2025, our research shows approximately 130 private equity backed DSOs operating across the dental services landscape – more than in any other healthcare vertical. DSO Creation Private equity investment in dental practices began in the 1990’s when the first DSOs sought outside investors.

Private Equity

Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 9, 2025

Private equity or other financial buyers are another frequent purchaser in this industry. They know what your business is truly worth, and they have the negotiation expertise to get a premium price. Eliminating competition and developing new capabilities are also common motivations for strategic buyers.

Manufacturing

Focus Investment Banking

JULY 25, 2025

To set the stage, we talked a bit about it in the pre show call where even in my experience going from a family owned and operated business to a private equity backed business, the mindset around financial measurement and and the finance component within a business shifted in such a stark way. Cole Strandberg: Awesome. Super helpful.

M&A

OfficeHours

JUNE 6, 2023

Private equity is an investment asset class that has gained significant prominence and popularity in recent decades. However, private equity can seem complex and intimidating to beginners who are unfamiliar with its fundamentals. Private equity firms also invest in distressed debt or provide private debt financing.

Private Equity

OfficeHours

JUNE 5, 2023

Private equity consulting firms play a crucial role in the success of portfolio companies by providing specialized expertise and strategic guidance. Private equity consulting firms go beyond traditional advisory services by providing value-added services to their clients.

Private Equity

OfficeHours

JUNE 5, 2023

Private equity firms play a vital role in the broader investment landscape, and their success relies heavily on their ability to execute deals effectively. Deal execution encompasses various stages, from sourcing and due diligence to negotiation and closing.

Private Equity

OfficeHours

JULY 18, 2023

In the pursuit of attractive equity returns, private equity firms have developed numerous innovative strategies beyond typical leveraged buyouts and take-private transactions. As it happens, this is an industry that has experienced a significant amount of private equity-backed roll-up activity.

Private Equity

OfficeHours

AUGUST 25, 2023

In recent years, private credit has emerged as an important financing source for corporations of all kinds, especially for private equity-owned businesses with high financial leverage. The growth of private credit can be traced back to the Great Financial Crisis of 2008-2009.

Private Equity

Growth Business

MAY 13, 2024

Drawing from decades of experience and my own trials and triumphs in the business world, I’ve outlined seven key strategies to help you prepare, execute, and ultimately succeed in selling your business to private equity. Remember, private equity firms invest in potential.

Private Equity

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

MAY 3, 2024

Negotiations are now likely to focus on another suitor, Sony, which has teamed up with the private equity giant Apollo on a $26 billion bid.

Private Equity

Growth Business

MARCH 1, 2024

By Dom Walbanke on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success Raising private equity funds is seen as the holy grail for businesses who want to grow quickly, simply because the strength of capital opens the door for rapid growth.

Private Equity

MergersCorp M&A International

MAY 3, 2024

We are pleased to confirm that negotiations with an American Private Equity Fund are underway regarding the potential sale of Foggia Calcio 1920. Further details will be provided as the negotiations progress. The owners of the club are in discussions with interested parties and are working towards a successful conclusion.

Private Equity

Growth Business

OCTOBER 25, 2024

By Michael Goodwin on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success Many entrepreneurs’ burning question when considering investment for growth is how much equity to give away. Generally, the larger the company, the higher the multiple and valuation an investor would pay for an equity stake.

Equities

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 20, 2023

For private equity investors who have been monitoring the situation around inflation for the last few months to a year, many have been disappointed to see the slow trajectory with which inflation has been coming down from highs. Explore the role of private equity now. Currently, inflation in the U.S.

Investors

Wizenius

JULY 2, 2023

In the world of finance, Private Equity (PE) stands as a strategic and dynamic investment approach that unlocks value in businesses. 1) First Stage - Acquire Private Equity firms embark on a meticulous search for investment opportunities, resembling detectives on a mission.

Private Equity

Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 13, 2023

Compared to other medical fields like dentistry and dermatology, private equity involvement in orthopedic practices has been relatively small. Scale can also allow practices to negotiate better contracts with insurers and get better deals on supplies and equipment.

Private Equity

Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The tire industry has experienced a surge in interest from private equity firms seeking to acquire tire dealerships. Several factors contribute to this phenomenon: Profit Potential: Private equity firms are attracted to the tire industry due to its resilience and steady profitability.

Private Equity

Devensoft

AUGUST 21, 2023

In the fast-paced world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), two titans of finance go head-to-head: venture capitalists and private equity firms. On the other side of the ring, private equity firms are focused on acquiring established businesses, restructuring them, and driving operational efficiencies to maximize returns.

Private Equity

Software Equity Group

MARCH 26, 2024

For top private equity firms, there’s a lot to like about SaaS. Top Software Private Equity Firms Here is a select list of the most active PE investors in the SaaS and software industry over the past year (data taken from the SEG 2024 Annual SaaS Report ). The firm employs 93 professionals.

Private Equity

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 23, 2023

However, for private equity investors, this uncertainty represents a unique opportunity to take advantage of investment opportunities in public markets. A “take-private” transaction in the context of private equity is a process by which a PE firm acquires a publicly listed company and converts it into a privately held entity.

Investors

How2Exit

JUNE 16, 2024

E223: The Acquisitions Pilot Project: A Solution For 1st Time Buyers to Buy Lower Markets and Sell A Roll-Up - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Roger Best is a seasoned professional with a diverse background spanning mechanical engineering, law, and private equity. And they can't touch these deals. They're entirely too small.

Acquisitions

Cleary M&A and Corporate Governance Watch

JUNE 5, 2023

Background and Decision In December 2022, following a competitive process, affiliates of Antin Infrastructure Partners S.A.S (“buyer”) entered into a merger agreement to acquire a group of privately held broadband companies, known as OpticalTel. [2]

Private Equity

Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 24, 2024

Let’s start with the elephant in the room: yes, we’ve covered the growth equity case study before, but I’m doing it again because I don’t think the previous examples were great. So, you can think of this example and tutorial as “Growth Equity Case Study: The Final Form.” They over-complicated the financial model (e.g.,

Equities

How2Exit

APRIL 4, 2023

This is especially true for larger transactions, such as those involving private equity. Private equity firms get their money from investors, and when interest rates are high, they have to lower the multiple they pay in order to get the same return they did when interest rates were lower.

Business

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 16, 2023

For private equity investors, one of the most important considerations for a successful investment is determining the value the firm will receive at exit, which directly impacts fund returns. Private equity investors often have a 5 to 7-year investment horizon and expect a significant return at the end of this hold period.

Investors

How2Exit

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Kip, an experienced M&A attorney, shares his expertise on how business owners can prepare their companies for acquisition by private equity firms and strategic buyers, ensuring they are poised for a successful exit. Buyers are doing all this due diligence, and it has an impact on how they negotiate indemnification."

Profitability