Sun Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have long been a cornerstone of corporate growth and strategy. Valuation is the process of determining the worth of a business, and it plays a pivotal role in M&A transactions. Why Market Value Matters in M&A Valuation is the cornerstone of any M&A transaction.

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Software Equity Group

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Given geopolitical instability, high interest rates, and the perception that B2B SaaS valuation multiples are declining, it is no great surprise that many founders interested in pursuing a transaction are considering delaying a liquidity event. Continue reading to learn more about what is driving today’s B2B SaaS valuation multiples.

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TechCrunch: M&A

JUNE 30, 2023

It’s been a quiet year when it comes to tech M&A. It’s unclear whether it was a lack of cash, high interest rates or buyer caution in an uncertain market, but suddenly this week, it’s as though the M&A floodgates finally opened and we started to see some movement. Time will tell, but on Monday IBM grabbed Apptio for $4.6

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

UK & European Financial Services M&A: Sector trends H2 2022 | H1 2023 — Fintech - Whilst many European start-ups have struggled to successfully execute funding rounds at valuation levels of yesteryear, more mature fintechs have pivoted to acquisitions and partnerships to fuel growth.

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GillAgency

MAY 19, 2024

Whether you’ll pay a retainer to a broker or an M&A advisor largely depends on the specific agreement you reach with them. In contrast, M&A advisors often require a retainer fee upfront, which covers their initial services, such as business valuation, market analysis, and creating a strategic plan for the sale process.

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TechCrunch: M&A

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Just last month the company raised $500 million at an eye-popping $43 billion valuation. Databricks has remained a hot startup at a time when interest from investors has cooled across the ecosystem. That would be big money anytime, but especially in the current fundraising climate.

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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.

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Francine Way

JULY 20, 2017

Thus far, we have covered four popular valuation methods in M&A (DCF, Comparable Company, Precedent Transaction, and LBO) and one less known one that is making its way out of the academic realm into the business world (Dividend Discount Method, DDM). The 2nd valuation method for today is the Liquidation Value method.

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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. I learned a few new things in these 2 roles, including how to evaluate a merger opportunity and present it to a corporation’s Board of Directors (BoD).

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Midaxo

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

M&A transactions can be incredibly rewarding, but they also come with significant risks. M&A due diligence is the process that allows you to dig deep into a target company’s details and evaluate whether the acquisition aligns with your strategic goals. This goes beyond just the surface-level aspects of the target company.

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Software Equity Group

DECEMBER 21, 2023

While the software M&A market feels the impact of some of the same macroeconomic forces affecting public companies, it’s important to consider the two markets experience separate trajectories. As such, the software M&A market outlook is still strong overall. The following content has been updated as of December 2023.

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Private Equity Info

MARCH 29, 2024

People often speak of M&A transaction valuations in multiples of EBITDA because EBITDA is a proxy for cash flow, and cash flow is the fundamental driving force of business valuation — expected future cash flow, that is.

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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. rn Valuation of assets should be based on current market value, not the original purchase price.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 5, 2023

We all know that venture capital funding has been down, valuations are down, interest rates are up, and the predicted merger boom has yet to materialize (although deals are still happening). To say it has been a tough time to be a startup founder over the past two years is an understatement. By: Foley & Lardner LLP

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Francine Way

JULY 10, 2017

It is no different in M&A. The core element of M&A is company valuation. Strategy, due diligence, financing, purchase price, and buyer-seller alignment all revolve around valuation and the enterprise value for the buyer and the seller. Valuation focuses on two questions: 1. What is the company worth?

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JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 18, 2023

Our M&A lawyers predict a new wave of technology sector M&A centered on the consolidation of existing market participants, together with investors taking advantage of lower valuations to acquire strategic stakes in scaleable technologies. The fintech sector is likely to see a large amount of this deal activity.

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Midaxo

APRIL 25, 2023

Introduction This article showcases how ChatGPT can serve as an effective M&A consultant by demonstrating how it can be used to help develop a best practices-based M&A playbook. An M&A playbook is a comprehensive framework that guides an organization’s M&A activities from start to finish.

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Focus Investment Banking

MAY 10, 2024

In this article, which joins our ongoing coverage of the Food & Beverage industry, we introduce an overview of M&A activity in food distribution with a focus on fresh food. M&A activity flourishes in large industries undergoing growth and stress, making food distribution ripe for dealmaking. What’s Ahead?

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Trout CPA: M&A

MARCH 29, 2023

Written by Andrew Rice, CPA, CVA , Managing Director of Trout CPA’s Transaction Advisory Services When it comes to selling your business in a merger or acquisition (M&A) transaction, getting the best valuation possible is likely your top priority.

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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.

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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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Solganick & Co.

MAY 13, 2024

May 13, 2024 – Los Angeles Business Journal – by Taylor Mills Solganick Says M&A is Back Los Angeles-based boutique investment banking firm Solganick & Co. We continue to see a stronger M&A environment this year and continuing into next year, regardless of any interest rate movement by the Federal Reserve.

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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). So, a good valuation model has to take into account the possibilities of a variable having multiple values along with each value’s probability of occurring. To-date, we have lumped them together.

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Francine Way

JULY 14, 2017

As I mentioned in my valuation preparation post , Precedent Transaction is a valuation method that uses the price paid for similar businesses in the past as indicators to a company’s value. The 1st step in Precedent Transaction is to derive the appropriate market multiples (or range of multiples) and control premium for the valuation.

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Sica Fletcher

MARCH 12, 2024

As one of the most active M&A firms in the insurance sector, we are frequently asked how insurance agency valuations work. This article discusses the fundamentals of insurance agency valuations, plus a few lesser-known factors that play into these processes before we give an overview of the insurance M&A market in 2024.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 26, 2023

Mergers, acquisitions, and buyout transactions are complex endeavors requiring careful analysis and consideration of multiple financial inputs and outputs. Both the acquiring company and the target company will each need to thoroughly assess the financial implications of a potential combination to ensure a successful outcome.

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Lake Country Advisors

MAY 20, 2024

With the dismal success rates in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), choosing the right M&A advisor becomes a crucial aspect of ensuring success. The majority of M&A deals fail for many reasons. Some will founder due to poor integration, and others do because of inaccurate valuation. Accurate business valuation.

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Sun Acquisitions

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) play a vital role in shaping the business landscape, enabling companies to expand, diversify, and gain a competitive edge. Valuation lies at the heart of every successful M&A transaction, providing a framework to determine the worth of a target company.

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Francine Way

JULY 22, 2017

On this very last valuation blog post, I'd like to walk us through a presentation I made back in April 2017 as a part of my master in finance fellowship Capstone presentation.

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Sica Fletcher

APRIL 2, 2024

The following report examines the health and outlook for insurance M&A deals in 2024. We base this research on several key findings in our proprietary SF database, which observes and records data from the top ~400 insurance M&A buyers. Company: Which Is The Better Insurance M&A Deal?

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Francine Way

JULY 18, 2017

For this valuation post, I wanted to talk about a valuation method that is making its way out of academia and into the real world, a method that is gaining popularity in the world of portfolio management. The major steps of DDM are: Deriving the proper discount rate (rate of return). Deciding on a forecast horizon (holding period).

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Solganick & Co.

JANUARY 11, 2024

January 12, 2024 State of Software Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) in 2023 and 2024 Outlook Overview of 2023 The landscape of software mergers and acquisitions in 2023 was marked by significant deals despite economic uncertainties and increased regulatory scrutiny. This deal represented the largest enterprise software deal of 2023.

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Solganick & Co.

JANUARY 11, 2024

January 12, 2024 State of Software Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) in 2023 and 2024 Outlook Overview of 2023 The landscape of software mergers and acquisitions in 2023 was marked by significant deals despite economic uncertainties and increased regulatory scrutiny. This deal represented the largest enterprise software deal of 2023.

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How2Exit

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

ITX works exclusively with IT-enabled businesses generating between $5M and $30M who are ready to be sold, and M&A decision-makers who are ready to buy. If you are interested in learning more about the process and current market valuations, complete the contact form and we’ll respond within one business day.

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Francine Way

JULY 12, 2017

As I mentioned in my last post, Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) is a valuation method that uses free cash flow projections, a discount rate, and a growth rate to find the present value estimate of a potential investment. Calculate the Equity Value and the per-share Equity Value - this number would serve as the base case share price valuation.

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Sica Fletcher

MARCH 14, 2024

We strongly recommend that you speak with a reputable M&A advisor before running an M&A deal process. Insurance agency valuation is a critical component of running an M&A deal, but executing this multi-step process well requires a great deal of specialized education and experience.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 1, 2023

The trio explore current instabilities in the market with respect to deal flow, valuation issues, and emerging risks. The partners also. By: Lowenstein Sandler LLP

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