By: Wesley Legg For most people the steps to selling their company are not that well known. Yet there is proven methodology that, when followed, increases the likelihood of a company obtaining a premium value and getting a deal done. The challenge typically isn’t finding potential buyers, it’s finding the right buyer or investor for…
By: William Short There have been several studies of the public markets and valuation drivers, all of which typically show a strong correlation between EV/Revenue and revenue growth. In its 2017 Software Outlook, Credit Suisse finds that revenue growth has the strongest correlation to value across all the accounting financial metrics they track and monitor,…
By: Mike McCraw The tax reform passed in late 2017 for the 2018 fiscal year was the first major tax reform since the Reagan administration’s efforts in 1986. The consensus regarding the plan is generally positive for almost all business owners, with the most beneficial provisions and applications favoring U.S. headquartered businesses with a majority…
Founders recently hired an additional analyst, John Woods, to support the firm’s expanding Strategic Advisory Practice. His primary responsibility is supporting principals in the execution of deals across the firm. His responsibilities include supporting principals in client service, conducting industry and company research, and preparing financial analyses. Prior to joining Founders, John served at Windham…
By: Zane Tarence Founders recently hosted CEO discussions at Runway inside Twitter’s headquarters alongside the SaaStr 2018 conference in San Francisco. The primary topic of discussion was how to increase the value of a SaaS business. Founders’ network of tech venture capitalist, private equity groups, and transactional advisors shared their real-world experience regarding: Key building…
By: Duane Donner M&A transactions in the Industrial sector rose 1.2% in 2017 year over year. The pickup in activity was encouraging given the industry has seen a decline in transactions the previous two years. Although the scarcity of quality businesses willing to go to market has driven this shortage, this trend has positively impacted…