Private Equity Groups have excess capital to invest and are looking for business acquisitions. One of the major market shifts for the acquisition of privately-held companies has been the growth in the number of Private Equity Groups (PEGs) over the last decade, they number in the thousands. PEGs have become key players in business acquisitions. […]
What Is an Earnout? An earnout is a type of payment agreement which is sometimes used in a business acquisition. An earnout is a buyer’s commitment to pay the seller a certain amount of the money tied to future performance after a sale. It bridges a valuation gap between what the seller wants out of […]
Future profit potential, and how much you can impact that future, is the most important intel you can have when purchasing a business. Future growth will ultimately be the measurement of the merits of the investment and is key to your achieving a good return. However, one of the key steps in determining whether or […]
Selling a company is no small feat. It can be time-consuming and stressful. It demands meticulous planning, competent advice, and a keen understanding of the dynamics of negotiation and deal-making. CEOs and companies inexperienced in the M&A process commonly make mistakes that can undermine a deal, resulting in a less favorable price—or even kill the […]