Market Insights

  1. Current State of Private Capital Markets

    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…

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  2. Multi-Unit Community Buzz: Q3 2022

    Multi-Unit Buzz: As Inflationary Pressures Persist, Consumer Confidence Carries On “While we are sensitive to the impact inflation and economic uncertainty are having on consumers, it is critically important that you all understand we are not currently seeing any measurable reduction in customer spending.” – Howard D. Schultz, CEO of Starbucks Corp “Makes for a…

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  3. Founders September Social

    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…

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  4. Private Capital Markets Newsletter: Sept. 2022

    Our September Private Capital Markets report summarizes the current state of the market, including a market overview, pricing and leverage trends, equity and debt contribution by year, as well as valuation trends. We also touch on topics, including: Current macroeconomic uncertainties Whether or not the United States is heading into or has already entered a…

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  5. What Are Addbacks & How Do They Affect My Company’s Value?

    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…

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  6. Human Capital Management M&A Quarter in Review

    Globally, M&A activity continued its modest decline during Q2 2022 but remained historically strong with an estimated 6,429 M&A transactions completed, representing over $838.2B of enterprise value. In North America, 4,571 transactions were completed with a combined enterprise value of $547.7 billion. The Business Products Services, Consumer Products Services, and Technology industries led the way…

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