By: Chris Weingartner A common refrain we hear from owners of MSPs is that they’re hesitant to consider bringing on a partner or selling their business when things are going well. We completely understand, as life is easier when you are growing, customers are happy, and margins are strong. However, we’ve also seen the opposite,…
By: Evan Klisares In the ever-evolving landscape for Power & Infrastructure businesses, growth and expansion are essential for long-term success. One strategic avenue that companies often consider is mergers and acquisitions (M&A). M&A transactions have the potential to reshape the trajectory of a company, unlock new opportunities, and enhance its market position. However, timing plays…
In this edition of Founders’ Industrial Newsletter, we highlight trends in the private markets and spotlights the industrial and facility services sector. This quarter’s newsletter also delves into the macroeconomic landscape including the higher-than-expected growth that took place, supporting the idea that the economy can endure the higher interest rate environment long enough to bring inflation…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (August 18, 2023) – Founders is pleased to announce that certain principals of Founders Advisors, LLC advised Perimeter Insect Guard (“Perimeter”) in its sale to Full Guard Capital. The transaction closed on August 8, 2023. Perimeter, founded in 1994 with facilities in Taylorsville and Stonewall, MS, is the largest provider of insecticide treatment…
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…
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…