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  1. Founders Advises EasyPower in Sale to Bentley Systems

    BIRMINGHAM, AL. (February 23, 2023) – Founders Advisors (“Founders”) is pleased to announce that EasyPower, LLC, a premier provider of software for intelligently designing, analyzing, and monitoring electrical power systems, has been acquired by Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the infrastructure engineering software company (Nasdaq: BSY). Established in 1984 and located in Portland, OR, EasyPower has been at…

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  2. “Strategic Combinations”: A Hybrid Deal Structure

    By: Billy Pritchard As founders begin to consider various capital transactions for their business, they are often focused on two primary deal structures:  1) selling 100% of the business to a strategic buyer, or 2) partnering with a private equity firm through a recapitalization. Depending on the personal objectives of the founders, as well as…

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  3. Strong Year & Outlook for MSP M&A

    Despite headwinds facing the broader economy and M&A activity, MSP and IT Services M&A remained strong during 2022. Over 800 M&A transactions closed in the U.S.,~45% were private equity-related and ~55% were strategic acquisitions. Even with high levels of M&A activity, the MSP market remains highly fragmented, presenting an opportunity for acquirers to continue consolidating…

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  4. Managed IT Services: 2022 Year In Review

    In this edition of Founder’s Managed IT Services 2022 Year In Review, our team provides keen insights from the marketplace based off of the past year. Overall, despite headwinds facing the broader economy and M&A activity, MSP and IT Services M&A remained strong during 2022. Over 800 M&A transactions closed in the U.S., around 45%…

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