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  1. Key Earnout Factors

    By: Neal England Earnouts are widely used mechanisms by strategic and financial buyers during an M&A transaction that enable a buyer and seller to bridge gaps in valuation and help a buyer mitigate risk. Under an earnout, a portion of purchase price is deferred, and receipt is contingent upon the acquired business achieving certain growth-related…

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  2. Human Capital Management Market Insights: Q2 2023

    In this edition of Founder’s Human Capital Management Market Insights, our team provides keen insights from the marketplace from Q2 of 2023. Global M&A volume fell for the second-consecutive quarter as both buyers and sellers exhibited caution with instability in the economy. Estimated combined enterprise value came in at $758 billion for the quarter, falling…

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  3. What to Expect When Transacting – Managing the Emotions of a Process

    By: Billy Pritchard As founders begin to pursue a sellside transaction process, it is important to understand the various phases of process execution and the emotional cycles that will most likely come with each phase. Our team is a firm believer that, often, the most value we can add to these processes is helping manage…

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  4. What Is and Why Does Working Capital Matter in MSP Transactions?

    By: Chris Weingartner Working capital is a crucial financial metric that measures an MSP’s ability to meet its short-term obligations and fund its daily operations. For any IT Services company, working capital plays a vital role in ensuring smooth service delivery, managing cash flow, and funding growth opportunities. When selling a company, it is fundamental…

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  5. Human Capital Management Market Insights: Q1 2023

    In this edition of Founder’s Human Capital Management Market Insights, our team provides keen insights from the marketplace from Q1 of 2023. Global M&A activity fell Q1 2023 with total deal value coming in at just under $1 Trillion, down 17% from the same period a year ago and down 10% from Q4 2022. Our update…

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