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The Truth About Unsolicited Private Equity Offers (and What Founders Should Do Next)

Software Equity Group

If you are leading a software company generating between $5 million and $50 million in revenue, there is a good chance you have received unsolicited outreach from private equity firms or strategic acquirers. Private equity firms have over $2.5 ” Private equity firms understand this dynamic well.

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Breaking Down the FOCUS Sell-Side Process

Focus Investment Banking

Our clients are usually founder-owned businesses that work with us on their first sale transaction, often to a larger company or private equity-backed group. Our extensive experience working opposite private equity acquirers tells us that a structured process is best. Our healthcare services clients (e.g.,

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How Investment Bankers are Different than Brokers

Focus Investment Banking

Brokers then share whatever information they collected from the practice and may not be equipped to answer buyer questions and resolve issues that arise. We are negotiating throughout, pushing buyers to offer the best terms possible and leveraging the competition among them. This gives us special knowledge higher up the chain (e.g.,

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Selling a Middle-Market Business

Lake Country Advisors

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.

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What’s the difference between an asset sale vs. stock sale for tech companies?

iMerge Advisors

In a stock sale , the buyer acquires the ownership shares of the company directly from the shareholders. Stock Sale: Sellers typically pay capital gains tax on the sale of their shares, often resulting in a lower effective tax rate. This structure allows buyers to "cherry-pick" the assets they want while avoiding unwanted liabilities.

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How to Structure a Business Sale: Asset vs. Stock Transactions Explained

Lake Country Advisors

Stock Sale: Selling the Entire Company as a Package In a stock sale, the buyer purchases your ownership shares, taking over the business as a whole. Sellers should prepare for a more rigorous negotiation process. Working with a construction business broker helps sellers structure deals that preserve value and protect against liability.

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How to Sell an IT Business: Everything You Need to Know in Five Minutes

Sun Acquisitions

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.

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