Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 9, 2025

Yet creating a consistently profitable business is only step one. If you have streamlined production systems that boost profitability or other operational efficiencies, these should be highlighted. This should include profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow, tax returns and anything that supports your reported numbers.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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How2Exit

OCTOBER 14, 2024

E248: Setting Yourself Up for Success: Essential Steps, Tips, and Strategies for a Profitable Exit - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Kip Wallen is a seasoned M&A attorney with over a decade of experience in live mergers and acquisitions deals, primarily within the lower middle market, involving transactions up to $50 million.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Growth Business

OCTOBER 25, 2024

In my experience, with eight years as a mid-market M&A advisor, SMEs traditionally trade for between four and seven times their profitability.

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Software Equity Group

MARCH 26, 2024

For top private equity firms, there’s a lot to like about SaaS. And it typically boils down to a few common elements that successful SaaS companies do particularly well: High-quality SaaS companies feature predictable, recurring revenues, solid unit economics , and high gross margin and gross profit rates.

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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.

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How2Exit

MARCH 16, 2023

Concept 3: Prove Integration Capability When it comes to proving integration capability to potential private equity firms, entrepreneurs should focus on providing leverage to their businesses. This will demonstrate to potential private equity firms that the business is structured to implement or integrate acquisitions.

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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.

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How2Exit

OCTOBER 2, 2023

With a background in finance and private equity, Codie has closed hundreds of deals and built a portfolio of 26 businesses. She highlights the ease of buying profits compared to building them and encourages listeners to work smarter, not harder. rn rn Quotes: rn rn "Easier to buy profits than it is to build them."

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How2Exit

JULY 3, 2023

They act as intermediaries between buyers and sellers, helping to facilitate negotiations, conduct due diligence, and ensure a smooth transition. Whether it is in a specific industry or as a generalist, a skilled advisor can provide valuable insights, facilitate negotiations, and ensure a successful outcome.

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How2Exit

MARCH 24, 2024

b' E198: Unlocking Business Exits with ESOPs: Exit Strong with Employee Ownership with Michael Bannon - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Michael Bannon is an expert in employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) with a seasoned background in private equity. rn rn rn ".as rn rn rn ".as

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How2Exit

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Buying an existing business can provide an entrepreneur with a customer base, a proven business model, existing infrastructure, immediate revenue and profits, and experienced employees. An existing business may also be generating revenue and profits, which can provide a source of income and a return on investment.

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How2Exit

MAY 15, 2023

Concept 4: Leverage Debt For Multiple Expansion Leveraging debt for multiple expansion is a strategy used by private equity firms to increase their value and profitability. This strategy is used by private equity firms to purchase a platform business, scale it up, and then acquire other ancillary businesses in the same industry.

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InvestmentBank.com

OCTOBER 24, 2019

For the better part of the last decade, physician practices have seen a wave of consolidation by hospitals and private equity with 2018 being no exception [1]. In fact, acquisitions by hospitals and private equity in provider services broke records last year according to Bain & Co’s 2019 global healthcare report.

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How2Exit

MAY 20, 2024

Carl has a storied background, including work with giants like GE and Hewlett Packard, and an impressive stint in private equity. He actively invests in and funds student deals through his private equity fund. These elements drive his selective process, ultimately leading to more profitable and fulfilling endeavors.

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Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

I still recall the metric that was drilled into me back then: hit $50 million in revenue and a few back-to-back years of profitability and you, too, can go public. The upshot is that private companies could now raise all the money they needed from private equity or venture capital funds without even considering an IPO.

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Sun Acquisitions

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

By presenting a well-organized and profitable business, you increase its appeal to potential buyers. Understanding the value of your business will help you set a realistic asking price and negotiate effectively with potential buyers. Identify areas that need improvement and address any outstanding issues.

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Sun Acquisitions

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Enhance your business’s attractiveness to potential buyers by focusing on key value drivers such as revenue growth, profitability, customer retention, intellectual property, and operational efficiency. Be prepared to compromise on certain aspects while safeguarding non-negotiables.

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How2Exit

JULY 23, 2023

He encourages buyers to approach negotiations with a mindset of fairness and to put forth offers that reflect the true value of the business. Carvalho highlights the advantages that corporate acquirers have over other types of buyers, such as private equity firms or individual entrepreneurs.

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How2Exit

AUGUST 8, 2023

This strategy involves a business, private equity owner, or sponsor selling its company-owned real estate that is considered mission-critical to its operations. This confidence allows the business to negotiate a lease that provides the same level of control and operational flexibility as ownership.

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Growth Business

JULY 17, 2024

Unlike debt financing, which involves borrowing money that must be repaid with interest, equity financing does not require repayment. Instead, investors become partial owners of the business and share in its profits and losses. Long-term Capital: Compared to some other sources, equity finance can often provide longer term support.

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How2Exit

MARCH 19, 2023

According to Professor Jonathan Hensley, who specializes in mergers and acquisitions, this market is defined as businesses with less than a million in annual revenue and profits. This is known as the micro private equity space. One way to increase the multiple is through private equity (PE) firms.

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How2Exit

JUNE 12, 2023

As he started going for larger businesses, especially with the private equity fund or with investor capital, he went after more established businesses. Ad backs refer to expenses that are added back to the business's profits to make it appear more profitable than it actually is. or contract.

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Peak Frameworks

AUGUST 24, 2023

If you're interested in breaking into finance, check out our Private Equity Course and Investment Banking Course , which help thousands of candidates land top jobs every year. Effect on Gross and Net Margins The balance between revenue growth and cost control through channel optimization can improve profit margins.

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Software Equity Group

APRIL 9, 2024

It’s exciting when a private equity investor or strategic buyer shows interest in your company, but it’s essential not to get carried away, especially early in the courting process. Doing so too soon could weaken your position in negotiations or cause misunderstandings. Don’t view the sale of your firm as a zero-sum game.

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Software Equity Group

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Achieving profitable growth is the top priority for most SaaS businesses. By tracking these metrics, companies can get a clearer picture of what’s contributing to business growth, whether that growth will result in profit, and how they can make adjustments to grow more efficiently.

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Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 5, 2024

This article delves into how Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) can streamline the exit process for HVAC business owners, focusing on finding the right buyer and maximizing profits during the sale. By leveraging M&A, owners have the advantage of accessing a comprehensive network.

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Focus Investment Banking

MAY 10, 2024

During the same time, private equity firms started betting on the sector, particularly in specialty segments. And private equity firms saw untapped growth potential in food distribution, especially in the produce segment. Financial : Private equity groups seeking to acquire a company as an investment.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 10, 2025

Private equity firms may offer liquidity with continued involvement, especially in roll-up or growth equity scenarios. Search funds or individual buyers may be suitable for smaller, profitable SaaS businesses with stable recurring revenue. Strategic buyers (e.g.,

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