Beyond M&A

AUGUST 8, 2025

That clarity changed the tone of negotiations entirely. When asked about his process, Michelangelo once said: “I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.” It’s a poetic way to describe what is, at its core, a process of removal, refinement, and revelation. And honestly—it reminds me a lot of tech due diligence.

Investment

Beyond M&A

AUGUST 6, 2025

Because we kept seeing the same gap—founders entering critical negotiations without the tools, language, or prep they needed to show up polished and investor-ready. Why That Matters Because when we’re building, we hit the same questions you do: Is this actually solving a real problem? We know it intimately. So we’re fixing that. They love it.

Investors

How2Exit

JUNE 16, 2025

From migraines in college to the boardroom negotiations of selling a 16-year-old company, breath was the throughline. Whether it’s knowing your BATNA before a negotiation, identifying when to step away for clarity, or simply regulating your stress during due diligence, the tools Monica shares are as practical as they are transformative.

M&A

Beyond M&A

JUNE 30, 2025

We’re being told to stare at the shiny new thing while forgetting the substance of what makes M&A work: people, relationships, trust, patience, clear-eyed negotiation. We’re being told to stare at the shiny new thing while forgetting the substance of what makes M&A work: people, relationships, trust, patience, clear-eyed negotiation.

M&A

MergersCorp M&A International

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Once potential opportunities are identified, MergersCorp leverages its extensive network of relationships across various industries to forge connections that may lead to successful negotiations. The MergersCorp Advantage MergersCorp Investment Banking prides itself on its holistic approach to M&A advisory.

Investment Banking

How2Exit

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Negotiating favorable terms with suppliers can drastically reduce production costs, as shown by Bauer's reduction of toothbrush production costs from $5.60 E-Commerce Appeal : E-commerce is appealing due to its real-time data availability, which supports rapid business adjustments compared to traditional models.

Mergers and Acquisitions

MergersCorp M&A International

JULY 5, 2025

A SPAC merger, conversely, offers a pre-negotiated valuation and a clearer timeline, providing much-needed certainty for companies looking to access public capital. This “blank check” approach allows private companies to go public by merging with the SPAC, bypassing the traditional, often arduous and unpredictable, IPO process.

IPO

Focus Investment Banking

MARCH 10, 2025

This target is negotiated and agreed upon, and the investment banking advisor will play a large role here. As you read this, consider two realities: 1. Buyers have optionstheyll walk away if something is off or a better opportunity arises. Your business is valued on its current performance, not its potential.

Investment

Focus Investment Banking

JULY 8, 2025

Our team is constantly negotiating with the buyer pool throughout both offer rounds, while answering questions and providing buyers with supplemental information as needed. Once we receive final offers (Letters of Intent), we review them with our clients and often bring on an attorney to assist with negotiating a final letter of intent.

Healthcare

Lake Country Advisors

JULY 17, 2025

A growing trend in the acquisition space is what’s known as an add-on acquisition. 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. It’s less about building anew, more about reinforcing what already works.

Acquisitions

Sun Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Technology cannot replicate the importance of human interaction and relationship-building skills during negotiations and integration. Technology can play a vital role by streamlining the consolidation of IT systems, data migration, and other critical tasks. Cultural Integration: Merging two distinct company cultures can be a delicate dance.

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MergersCorp M&A International

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Negotiation and Deal Structuring : Skilled advisors will assist in negotiating favorable terms and structuring deals to achieve optimal outcomes. KOTRA has long been recognized for its commitment to fostering international trade and investment ties for Korean businesses.

Corporate Finance

MergersCorp M&A International

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

With a deep understanding of the unique dynamics of the sports market, MergersCorp is well-equipped to guide the club through every phase of the sale process, from valuation and positioning to negotiations and finalizing the transaction.

M&A

How2Exit

JULY 7, 2025

Pearson, drawing from his unique background in sports management, investment banking, and now corporate development, walks through the nuts and bolts of building a buyer-led M&A playbook: stakeholder alignment, culture assessment, integration continuity, and even the psychological art of negotiation. It’s not just a buzzword.

M&A

The TRADE

JULY 29, 2025

Elsewhere, the report found that the double volume cap (DVC) mechanism – which seeks to limit equity trading under the reference price waiver and the negotiated transaction waiver on EU venues – has slightly declined since February 2023, with 227 instruments recorded as suspended at the beginning of July 2025.

Trading

Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

What are the key terms I should negotiate in a sale or investment deal? Negotiation goes beyond just the price. To ensure fairness, buyers and sellers agree on a working capital peg during negotiations. Key terms include: Deal Structure : Cash at close, seller notes, stock or asset sale.

Sale

Lake Country Advisors

JUNE 24, 2025

Incomplete records, inconsistent tracking, or vague reporting can stall negotiations before they even begin. A strong financial story can increase your business valuation and asking price or defend it during negotiations. They influence how a deal is structured: Buyers may structure deals differently depending on your numbers.

Business

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

The TRADE

JULY 30, 2025

Among these are the Lender and Borrower Apps, which are designed to streamline trading activity, including the identification of short positions, rate negotiation, and execution. The tools aim to reduce manual input, increase trade volume capacity, and provide more control over lending and borrowing decisions.

Trading

MergersCorp M&A International

JUNE 7, 2025

From initial target identification and meticulous due diligence to sophisticated negotiation strategies and robust post-merger integration, the combined entity will provide comprehensive support across every stage of the M&A lifecycle.

M&A

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. While both scenarios require diligent preparation, the middle-market sphere generally offers a more agile negotiation process.

Middle Market

MergersCorp M&A International

JUNE 25, 2025

MergersCorp’s dedicated team provides strategic advice, meticulous due diligence support, expert valuation, and skilled negotiation, all while ensuring strict adherence to FINMA requirements. For businesses operating under FINMA’s stringent oversight, a successful sale demands highly specialized advisory expertise.

Advisory

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 15, 2025

A lack of documentation could lead to: Increased escrow or indemnity holdbacks Delayed closing timelines due to extended diligence Lower valuation due to perceived regulatory exposure As we noted in Completing Due Diligence Before the LOI , addressing these issues proactively can streamline negotiations and reduce surprises post-LOI.

Securities

Lake Country Advisors

AUGUST 6, 2025

Others involve more paperwork, negotiations, or custom terms. Selling your business isn’t just about the payout; it’s about choosing the kind of future you want for yourself, your team, and the company you built. The type of buyer you sell to shapes every part of that outcome. What Kind of Legacy Do You Want to Leave?

Investors

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 10, 2025

Execution Rigor: From pre-LOI diligence to managing legal negotiations, execution quality often determines whether a deal closes on favorable terms. Buyer Access: The best advisors maintain active relationships with strategic acquirers, private equity firms, and family offices not just a database of names.

M&A

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

Execution Rigor: From pre-LOI diligence to managing legal negotiations, execution quality often determines whether a deal closes on favorable terms. Buyer Access: The best advisors maintain active relationships with strategic acquirers, private equity firms, and family offices not just a database of names.

M&A

Periculum Capital

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Periculum facilitated and led negotiations with Redwood to ensure the Hope team received both upfront value for its best-in-class operations and future upside to capitalize on the Companys significant growth opportunities. Periculum advised the Company on finding the right partner to preserve the Hope legacy and accelerate future growth.

Sale

The TRADE

APRIL 16, 2025

Notably, the consultation asks if trading venues should be allowed to use the negotiated price waiver to execute negotiated transactions that take place with the assistance of a system or trading protocol operated by the trading venue. The return of VWAP crossing?

Consulting

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 6, 2025

"The sector [should be] able to largely mitigate the impact of tariffs in the mid/long term through manufacturing repatriation and 2) [there's] no clear path for MFN ["most favored nation"] to move forward without Congressional approval (outside of IRA price negotiations)," Schott said.

S&P

MergersCorp M&A International

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

As companies strategically approached M&A opportunities, they had to be increasingly aware of potential regulatory pushback, which put added pressure on deal structures and negotiations. His presidency brought with it a unique set of policies and attitudes that would directly influence the realm of mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

Mergers and Acquisitions

Lake Country Advisors

JUNE 11, 2025

Sellers should prepare for a more rigorous negotiation process. If you’re working with a broker to sell your business , understanding the difference between these deal types isn’t just helpful, it’s essential. In this guide, we’ll break down how each structure works, why it matters, and how to choose what’s right for your situation.

Sale

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 15, 2025

Summary of: Open Source in AI SaaS: Licensing and IP Risks in M&A And How to Prepare In todays AI-driven SaaS landscape, leveraging open-source libraries and pre-trained models is not just common its foundational. From TensorFlow and PyTorch to Hugging Face transformers and scikit-learn, these tools accelerate development and reduce costs.

M&A

The TRADE

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

You basically phoned an order through onto the floor of the exchange and people negotiated prices and so on. Since then, central limit order books have come in, around 30 or so years ago. Ultimately, trading has become a lot cheaper. There’s certainly been concerns raised over the years with certain types of trading.

Trading

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. This structure allows buyers to "cherry-pick" the assets they want while avoiding unwanted liabilities.

Sale

Software Equity Group

JULY 9, 2025

Negotiate not just valuation but structure, terms, and post-close considerations. Founders Often Ask the Wrong Questions Instead of asking, “Is this offer fair?” ” Private equity firms understand this dynamic well. Move to an LOI on Your Timeline Select the buyer who demonstrates alignment and commitment.

Private Equity

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 17, 2025

I was a lonely bull at the time and believed it was an overreaction to most likely a brash negotiating tactic that has been a characteristic of President Trump for decades. No matter how bad it feels to be buying. Between April 9 and May 12, the VIX plummeted from a high of 57.96 to below 20, a roughly 65% drop in just 22 days. 19 for SPY).

S&P

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 15, 2025

Founders focus on building product, acquiring users, and iterating fast. Legal formalitieslike intellectual property (IP) assignment agreementscan fall by the wayside. But when it comes time to sell your software company or raise institutional capital, those early oversights can become material liabilities. How Big of a Problem Is It, Really?

M&A