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In This Issue
- Issue 36 January 2025
- Tips and strategies from seasoned Acquisition masters in the field. M&A enthusiasts will learn how to acquire, grow and exit with greater success!
- Unveiling the Secrets of Main Street M&A: Insider Tips from M&A Veteran Carl Allen
- In this How2Exit podcast episode, guest host David Green interviews M&A expert Carl Allen. Carl shares his journey from engineer to dealmaker, discusses corporate vs. Main Street sales, and emphasizes the importance of seller psychology. He highlights key moments, including his first business purchase, and explains his "annuity deal" strategy, offering practical tips for entrepreneurs and investors.
- Confidence in Uncertainty: The Post-Election Surge in M&A Valuations and Deal Terms
- Jason Bean highlights how the 2024 election shaped M&A activity, with post-election confidence reviving stalled deals and boosting valuations and terms, particularly in construction and manufacturing. Sellers who adapt to market shifts and use data-driven strategies can thrive despite political uncertainties. Elections may bring short-term turbulence but also create opportunities for those prepared to act strategically.
- Catchfire M&A: A Unique Approach to Mid-Market Mergers & Acquisitions
- In our Feature article we are showcasing Gary Brownstone and Derek Penner from Catchfire M&A, a leading advisory firm focused on guiding mid-market companies with revenues between $5 million and $50 million through the M&A process. With deep industry knowledge and a personalized approach, Catchfire supports both buyers and sellers, optimizing value, identifying quality buyers, and ensuring a smooth post-sale transition for seamless integration.
- Creating a Flexible Adaptable Deal Stack Approach!
- In this video, Roland Frasier will walk you through how to create a deal stack to fund acquisitions with zero out of pocket through creative financing strategies.
- Reducing High M&A Failure Rates – How Probabilistic Financial Modeling Is the Solution Practitioners Seek
- Lachlan Hughson highlights the importance of increasing M&A success rates through using a dynamic financial modeling approach to better understand the actual variability of key transaction metrics. He advocates using a probabilistic Excel add-in, a simple and cost-effective tool, to enhance financial model inputs, their relationships and the corresponding outputs. This dynamic data significantly improves M&A evaluations and risk analyses through higher confidence sensitivity analyses, and provides the critical insights necessary to increase the likelihood of transaction success from the low levels achieved today.
- The 8 Pillars Of Business Exiting Checklist
- This article by Edgar Fernandez highlights the "8 Pillars of Business", a framework for building a strong foundation essential for sustainability, growth, and scalability. From financial mastery to brand presence, these pillars drive long-term success in today’s fast-paced business world.
- Limited Options in Small Business Financing
- In this article, Shep Campbell discusses the complexities of small business sales, mergers, and acquisitions, particularly focusing on businesses valued under $5 million. It highlights the challenges of securing financing, with SBA 7(a) loans as a key tool for these transactions.
- How to Exit: A Succession Planning Playbook
- In this 2023 Business Acquisition Virtual Summit presentation, Courtney Hughes-O’Connell discusses the importance of succession planning for business continuity. She outlines a four-part framework for effective planning, highlights common pitfalls, and shares strategies to ensure a smooth leadership transition and long-term success.
- The Biggest Mistakes Deal Makers Make: Failing to Follow Up Effectively
- Julbert Abraham highlights that effective follow-up is crucial for deal makers, as poor systems lead to missed opportunities and wasted resources. He explores common mistakes and how automation and virtual support can improve outcomes.
- Top-5 Non-Negotiable Traits for Executive Leaders in Buy-and-Build Strategies
- Anirvan Sen emphasizes that successful leadership in buy-and-build strategies requires mastering integration, embracing agility, thinking systemically, prioritizing synergies, and leading change with resilience.
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About Acquisition Aficionado Magazine
In Acquisition Aficionado Magazine you will receive advice & strategies as well as in-depth interviews and stories from leading experts in the business acquisition industry.
Ease the exit process and learn new tactics for business buying and selling while discovering little-known financing strategies to successfully get your deals funded. If you are passionate about acquisitions, then this magazine is for you!
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Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Education, Personal Development
Publisher: Acquisition Aficionado Magazine
Published: Monthly
Language: English
Compatibility: iOS/Android App + Web Reader
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