Lake Country Advisors

JUNE 24, 2025

In this guide, we’ll explain the key metrics buyers care about, why each matters, and how you can get your numbers in shape before a sale. Why Financial Metrics Matter in a Business Sale Most deals fall apart not because the business lacks potential, but because the numbers don’t hold up under scrutiny.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JUNE 11, 2025

To say anything about the valuation, you’d have to use sites like FinViz or BeyondSPX to look up multiples for other companies in the sector (or hope the Capstone reports cover it). billion acquisition of Alani Nu, announced in February 2025, as an example. billion acquisition of Alani Nu in the energy drink and supplement space.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 10, 2025

In the world of technology mergers and acquisitions, the right advisor can mean the difference between a transformative exit and a missed opportunity. Firms like iMerge Advisors specialize in software and internet businesses, providing hands-on guidance from valuation through closing. Are they aligned with your goals?

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

In the world of technology mergers and acquisitions, the right advisor can mean the difference between a transformative exit and a missed opportunity. Firms like iMerge Advisors specialize in software and internet businesses, providing hands-on guidance from valuation through closing. Are they aligned with your goals?

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 13, 2025

In the world of mergers and acquisitions, the Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM) is more than just a document its your companys first impression to serious buyers. For software and technology founders considering a sale, the CIM is a strategic asset that can shape buyer perception, drive valuation, and accelerate deal momentum.

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How2Exit

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Jamie leverages his skills through Monopoly Capital to assist small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in enhancing their operations and preparing for acquisitions or successful exits. Jamie delves into the synergistic relationship between foundational business systems and potential growth through acquisition.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Sports Investment Banking Definition: In sports IB, bankers advise on equity and debt issuances, mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring deals for sports teams and leagues, sports-adjacent technology and services firms, and facilities such as arenas, stadiums, and racetracks. What is Sports Investment Banking?

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 22, 2025

The difference is that IB is more of an explicit sales job , as deals must close for the bank to earn fees. Equity research at the senior levels does require sales skills, but its more about being a conduit than a closer. Equity research at the senior levels does require sales skills, but its more about being a conduit than a closer.

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Cooley M&A

JANUARY 22, 2025

billion acquisition of Alpine Immune; by contrast, there were eight US biotech acquisitions exceeding $5 billion in 2023. By 2030, more than 190 commercial drugs will lose patent exclusivity , putting at risk $236 billion in Big Pharma sales. Total deal value is where the market really shed its weight down a remarkable 33.7%

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 9, 2025

Can you research a go-to-market strategy, run the numbers on the sales, marketing, and development work required, and calculate the payback period and IRR under different scenarios?” We’re thinking of putting more sales reps on our top 10 client accounts in North America. appeared first on Mergers & Inquisitions.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 16, 2025

Tariffs tend to reduce companies margins and cash flows and produce higher Discount Rates , meaning that valuations fall. You could argue that changing policies such as tariffs will lead to more deals as companies modify their supply chains via acquisitions. This is the neutral case.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 18, 2025

Managing the transfer of personal data during acquisitions, sales, mergers or bankruptcy proceedings has become second nature to us. By: Loeb & Loeb LLP

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 10, 2025

About 3 years ago, I joined the team at Focus Investment Banking, where I spend my time on mergers and acquisitions and capital raising within the collision repair industry. They’re doing $3,000,000 in sales at a 10% EBITDA profitability margin. By the time of this recording for 2023, sales for Gerber were $2.9

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Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 20, 2025

Chicago, IL – May 15, 2025—Sun Acquisitions, a leading mergers and acquisitions firm, is pleased to announce the successful completion of the sale of Kitchen & Baths Unlimited, a full-service kitchen and bath remodeling company, to a Private Investor, KBU, Inc. Sun Acquisitions delivered beyond our expectations.

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Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 16, 2025

Chicago, IL – June 13, 2025 – Sun Acquisitions, a prominent mergers and acquisitions firm, is pleased to announce the successful sale of Demco Products and 3B Filters Inc., Mike Walton, Senior Advisor of Sun Acquisitions, was the lead advisor and managed all aspects of this client. to Navistar Global, LLC.

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TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 31, 2023

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. New Relic’s $87-per-share sale price gives it a valuation that’s less than seven times its current run-rate revenue.

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TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 18, 2024

The fire sale was reported by TechCrunch last week. Canadian private equity firm PartnerOne paid $28.2 million for HeadSpin, a mobile app testing startup whose founder was sentenced for fraud earlier this year, according to documents viewed by TechCrunch. All rights reserved.

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Francine Way

JUNE 22, 2020

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). 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.

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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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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

AUGUST 12, 2024

E237: AI-Powered Valuation: How AI is Revolutionizing the M&A Process with Simon Leroux - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Simon Leroux is a seasoned entrepreneur and current CEO and Founder of Optionality, an AI-driven platform focused on the mergers and acquisitions space.

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How2Exit

MAY 6, 2024

b' E210: Strategic Real Estate: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Business Roll-Ups for Maximum Return - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Dan Taylor is an experienced professional specializing in real estate strategies that set him apart from conventional practices. then sell those businesses without the real estate."

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Sun Acquisitions

MARCH 8, 2022

Sun Acquisitions is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of a profitable residential landscaping business, American Lawn & Landscape Co. Matt is a senior advisor with Sun Acquisitions with significant deal making and negotiation experience. The business is based in the Greater Chicago area.

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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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Sun Acquisitions

APRIL 7, 2022

Sun Acquisitions is pleased to announce the successful sale of AMIC Global, Inc. Through the confidential marketing of the business, Sun Acquisitions generated nearly 100 interested buyers, which led to multiple bids for AMIC to its previous ownership group. to Component Sourcing International (CSI).

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Sun Acquisitions

JULY 13, 2022

Sun Acquisitions is pleased to announce the successful sale of Larry’s Cartage Co., and other recent acquisitions have allowed US Multimodal Group to expand end to end transportation services and visibility in an increasingly competitive transportation industry. After the sale of the business, Matt noted, “Larry’s Cartage Co.,

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Sun Acquisitions

AUGUST 2, 2022

Sun Acquisitions is pleased to announce the closing of three Buy-Side campaigns in the last two months including an industrial pumps distributor, specialty electronics distributor, and a waste management firm. Sun Acquisitions’ clients were both private and publicly held companies which acquired domestic and international targets.

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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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How2Exit

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Jeffery also highlights the need for a strong marketing and sales strategy in the businesses he considers. He discusses the challenges of the search process and the importance of understanding valuation and deal structure. rn Jeffery emphasizes the importance of a strong marketing and sales strategy in the businesses he considers.

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Sun Acquisitions

APRIL 28, 2022

Sun Acquisitions is pleased to announce that Mike Walton has joined our team as a Senior Advisor. Mike brings 25 years of experience in business ownership that includes start-ups, turnarounds, acquisition and sale of companies, specifically within media and IT industries.

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Sun Acquisitions

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

As you meticulously evaluate financial statements, assess market conditions, and fine-tune your pitch, it’s crucial not to overlook the less conspicuous elements that can significantly influence your business’s valuation in mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

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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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Sun Acquisitions

MAY 3, 2022

Sun Acquisitions is pleased to announce that Ken Cisneros has joined our team as a Senior Advisor. Ken brings over 30 years of experience in executive leadership, sales and operations. After his time as a business intermediary, Ken held several executive leadership positions with expanded sales and operations.

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Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Sun Acquisitions announced today the successful acquisition by Recycle Track Systems (RTS) of Elytus, an Ohio-based third-party administrator of waste services. This is an exciting acquisition for RTS, as it’s our largest deal since our inception.”. About Sun Acquisitions. About Recycle Track Systems, Inc.

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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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Sun Acquisitions

AUGUST 21, 2024

Schaumburg, Illinois – August 21, 2024 – Sun Acquisitions, a leading mergers and acquisitions firm headquartered in Chicago, is pleased to announce the successful sale of Petersen International Furniture to Commonwealth Initiatives LLC. Sun Acquisitions played a crucial role in facilitating this transaction.

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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. “Business owners need to believe that someone else can do it,” Nicholson asserts.

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