Business Valuation, Transaction Advisory and M&A
Selling a business is a major milestone that can succeed or fail depending on the preparedness, timing and structure, among other factors. Owners commonly sell their business due to retirement, disputes, divorce, illness or death. Some of the key factors to consider before engaging in selling the business is: Business valuation – Get a professional valuation Read More
A quality of earnings reports assesses a company’s true financial performance and sustainability by analyzing key factors. The purpose is to provide an unbiased evaluation of financial operations. It provides an in-depth evaluation of revenue quality, expense consistency, and potential adjustments, offering clear insights for investors and stakeholders. The emphasis of this report is on earnings Read More
A 409A valuation is a valuation of a company’s common stock performed for tax purposes, particularly for equity-based compensation plans such as stock options under Section 409A of the IRS code. A 409(A) valuation determines the fair market value of the common stock of a privately-help compnay before issuing any stock options to employees, advisors, investors Read More
Calculating the enterprise value of a startup can be tricky and in most cases represents a mere approximation, especially if the start-up is pre-revenue. Valuation for startups is different from valuing established companies because of the high risk and uncertainty associated with the venture. Startup valuations are largely determined based on qualitative attributes rather than more Read More
Most small and medium size enterprises have experienced a significant deterioration in their business as a result of the unprecedented impact of COVID-19. While some of this deterioration may be tied to temporary factors, in most cases the economic damages are long-lasting or even permanent. Given the gloomy outlook, SMEs must reevaluate and validate their business Read More
Valuation and deal structure represent a critical step in executing M&A transactions. Setting realistic expectations between the buyer and seller can improve the chance of getting the deal done. An earn-out is a risk allocation tool used in M&A transactions whereby a portion of the purchase price is deferred over a specific period of time and Read More
At some point, most founders and owners face financial constraints and consider whether they should sell their business. What most of them don’t know is that there is an option to sell the business and still have the opportunity to participate in its future growth. Recapitalization allows owners to sell part of their shares and cash-out Read More
A carve-out represents the sale of a business unit, division or a part of an enterprise. Over the past few years, divestitures have accounted for a rapidly increasing portion of M&A activity. The rationale behind carve-outs is to getting rid of business units or subsidiaries which don’t play a key role in the business and are Read More
A letter of intent (LOI) is a written document that outlines the intentions of the buyer and the seller during a potential transaction. Among other things, the LOI includes the purchase price and payment terms in addition to other key considerations to the transaction. The main purpose of the letter of intent is to ensure there Read More
Exit planning is a critical yet underestimated financial planning task. For most entrepreneurs and business owners, the value of business is at least 50% of the owner’s net worth; in many cases it is up to 80-90% of the total net worth. Exit planning focus on maximizing enterprise value. Why exit planning? 2/3 of the US Read More
