Market Insights

  1. Risks of Selling to a Competitor

    By Chris Weingartner For many owners, deciding to sell their business is one of the biggest decisions they’ll make in their lifetime, and the company’s value represents the amassing of their life’s work. Successfully selling the business at a premium price is crucial for owners to finance their dreams or fund their retirement. Finding the…

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  2. Founders Hosts Second Annual Heritage Forum Couples Event

    Founders recently hosted the 2nd annual Heritage Forum Couples Event at the beautiful Pursell Farms in Sylacauga, Alabama. This 3-day retreat is a unique opportunity for high-capacity leaders and their spouses to engage in teaching sessions, small group discussions, fireside chats, casual socializing, recreation, and 5-star meals all centered around one theme: living a purposeful life…

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  3. Founders’ Managed IT Services Q4 2023 Update

    In this edition of Founder’s Managed IT Services Q4 2023 Update, our team provides valuable insights from the marketplace based on the fourth quarter. As guarded hopefulness for an economic soft landing ensued, United States MSP & IT Services transaction volume increased quarter over quarter. Our update also includes: “Platform or Add-On – Which Is…

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  4. Founders Advises Lakeshore Environmental Contractors, LLC in Acquisition by Quality Environmental Services

    BIRMINGHAM, AL (March 3, 2024) – Founders is pleased to announce that certain principals of Founders Advisors, LLC advised Lakeshore Environmental Contractors, LLC (“LEC”) in its acquisition by Quality Environmental Services (“Quality”), a leading specialty provider of a full suite of environmental remediation services in the Great Lakes region. Headquartered in Birmingham, AL, LEC is…

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  5. Founders Advises C&C Fence in Sale to Perimeter Solutions Group

    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (March 1, 2024) – Founders is pleased to announce that certain principals of Founders Advisors, LLC advised C&C Fence (“C&C”) in its sale to Perimeter Solutions Group (“PSG”). The transaction closed on February 20, 2024. C&C Fence, located in McDonough, GA, has a 40+ year track record as the leading provider of commercial…

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  6. Fastener Distribution Sector Update | February 2024

    In this edition of Founders’ Fastener Distribution February 2024 Sector Update, we take a look at trends as they relate to the Public Market, Transaction Activity, and Active Consolidators over recent years. The report also includes a deep dive into our Specialty Distribution coverage at Founders, as well as recent transactions in the space. Three takeaways…

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