By: Chris Weingartner One of the most common questions we get asked is how to value software-as-a-service (SaaS) businesses. Often times these companies are not currently in a phase in their life cycle where they’re generating significant cash flow and can be valued based on traditional multiple (EBITDA, Price/Earnings) methodologies. These companies generally are investing…
By: Duane Donner A large subset of Industrial verticals were able to find success during 3Q 2016 even though the price of crude oil and other major commodities remained weak. The construction and engineering segment is a great example. The success of this vertical came from end markets such as healthcare, infrastructure, and aviation. Many…
By: Chris Weingartner Armada Specialty Pharmacy Summit is the largest gathering of participants in the specialty pharmacy industry. In May, three members of the Founders team traveled to Las Vegas for the event. Over the span of three days, we had the opportunity to meet and connect with hundreds of individuals who were interested…
In recent years, valuations for fastener companies have continued to climb as buyers seek to combine distribution capabilities and add additional manufacturing expertise. Founders recently sold a fastener distribution company, House of Threads, to German based Wurth. Based on our research and advisement on this recent sales process, we continue to see consolidation in…
By Duane P. Donner II, Managing Partner 2015 M&A REVIEW The numbers are still being tallied, but we already know that 2015 proved to be a record year for global M&A activity. Dealogic reported in late December that global M&A activity will exceed $5 trillion, the highest aggregate value ever, up 37% from 2014 ($3.67 trillion)….
By J. Wesley Legg This week the Wall Street Journal reported that global mergers and acquisitions could reach $4.58 trillion this year, assuming the current pace holds up. That would exceed the $4.29 trillion takeover deal announcements in 2007. The article noted that investors are “starved for companies that can show growth”. This combined with healthy…