Multi-Unit Buzz: Despite Soaring Inflation, Buyers & Sellers Remain Active “It’s a once-in-a-century experience with a different economy than it was a century ago. There’s just no road map.”–Diane Swonk, Chief Economist at Grant Thornton “We’re in a really difficult position, because we don’t have successful precedents for having an economy this red hot in…
Founders’ Q1 2022 SaaS Market Newsletter includes useful tools for SaaS entrepreneurs and investors, highlighting the most recent quarter in which the SaaS industry felt the effects of inflation, a rising interest rate environment, and continued geopolitical uncertainty. Our update includes: What is deferred revenue and how does it impact an M&A transaction? An assessment for SaaS entrepreneurs designed to…
Multi-Unit Community Buzz: Inflation, Rate Hikes, War… Are Valuations Cresting? “Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has set the stage for faster-rising consumer prices, with the mayhem of war driving up manufacturing costs for food, consumer goods and machinery in places far from the battlefield.” -Patrick Thomas, Reporter at The Wall Street Journal “Tech-savvy consumers demand digital…
M&A Year In Review M&A actively flourished in 2021, far surpassing historical records. Activity was primarily driven by private capital markets continuing to deploy cash while remaining in a state of excess liquidity, corporate balance sheets flush with cash and low interest rates. Globally, for the year 2021, an estimated 38,231 M&A transactions were completed…
This report summarizes the current state of Private Capital Markets. It covers the market overview, pricing and leverage trends, equity and debt contribution by year, and valuation trends. Despite record levels of deployment of new cash in deals through Q3 2021, the private capital markets remain in a state of excess liquidity. Despite record levels…
This quarterly report summarizes M&A activity and trends, HCM key sector overview, Labor Force Indicators, public valuation multiples and trends, and a transaction overview section. M&A conditions at every angle continue to favor sellers and buyers. As industry specialists, who are former owners and operators, we advise business owners/founders through the full process of preparing…