By: Chris Weingartner As we work to help owners and leaders of Managed Service Providers unlock the value of their companies through a sale or recapitalization, we often are asked “What besides EBITDA are the biggest drivers of my company’s enterprise value?” It is a great question, and while profitability unavoidably is the biggest factor,…
By: Billy Pritchard, Tate Fowler Key Themes M&A activity has remained strong within the Digital Supply Chain vertical, with an uptick in private equity activity during the first three quarters of 2022. As organizations worldwide continue to face widespread inflation, supply chain disruptions, and increased uncertainty, technological advancements within the supply chain will become necessary for…
By: Wayne Vacek Our client, a consumer products wholesaler we are advising in a sale process, recently asked us whether she should narrow her focus into the Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) channel. Over the last two decades, her company has successfully sold into retail stores and, in turn, has grown steadily. However, she is unsure as to…
In Q3 of 2022, macroeconomic uncertainties continued to constrain capital markets and deal activity. See our analysis of current trends and our expectations for Q4 below: North America M&A Deal Volume Macroeconomic headwinds in the first and second quarters of 2022 have caused M&A activity to decline following heightened activity in the back half of…
As a firm, our purpose is to be servant leaders who value relationships and results. To put that purpose into action, we work endlessly to foster an environment that is conducive to relationship development. Socials are a way to keep our company culture thriving and to emphasize the value that we find in community. This…
By: Neal England In founder or family owned businesses, it is common for owners to run personal/non-company related revenue or expenses through the business or to expense certain items that would normally be capitalized. While these practices may come in handy during tax season, they can seriously impact a company’s valuation. If you are a…