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Exit Planning Through an Investment Banker’s Lens

Focus Investment Banking

These are called addbacks, and are extremely important to valuation. Stay Current Leaning heavily on one product, service, outdated technology or critical piece of equipment is a risk. Proper risk management before a sale means diversifying offerings and updating facilities and equipment ahead of time.

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Our startup handles a lot of user data. What privacy, security, or compliance documentation will acquirers expect us to provide (e.g., GDPR policies, SOC 2 certification)?

iMerge Advisors

Well also explore how early preparation in these areas can materially impact valuation and deal certainty. A well-documented compliance program can enhance buyer confidence, reduce indemnity holdbacks, and even justify a premium valuation. Moreover, buyers may adjust deal terms based on compliance maturity.

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LSEG launches historical analytics for bonds via Snowflake

The TRADE

Regulatory reporting and risk management, security valuation and portfolio analysis, research, index strategy and historical simulations – among other analytics offerings – will be available via Snowflake as a delivery channel. million bonds with a 20 year look back period.

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Cybersecurity M&A Update Q1 2025

Solganick & Co.

Security Operations constituted the largest sub-sector of M&A activity , followed by Risk Management , Infrastructure , and Identity. Strategic acquirers are increasingly unifying disparate security tools to simplifyoperations and gain greater visibilityacross organizations’attack surface and prioritize cyber risks.

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Euronext and Clearstream partner on collateral management enhancements

The TRADE

Clearstream will handle the collateral selection, valuation and substitution, acting as an independent third party, to ensure compliance with eligibility criteria, as well as managing settlement and custody services, handling regulatory reporting, and supporting liquidity and risk management objectives.

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Guide to Buying into a Business as a Partner

Lake Country Advisors

As a co-owner, you share risks, manage financial obligations, and potentially take part in daily operations based on the terms outlined in your partnership agreement. Selling Your Share of the Business: Valuation Process: Establish how the value of a departing partner’s share will be calculated.

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Cybersecurity M&A Update, Q2 2025

Solganick & Co.

Infrastructure constituted the largest sub-sector of M&A activity, followed by Risk Management and Data Protection. Valuation multiples for publicly traded cybersecurity companies ranged from a median of 14.2x billion in 1H 2025, up from $8.8 billion in the prior year period. versus 5.5x).

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