The Small Business Administration (SBA) recently updated its lending rules, introducing important changes to how buyers finance business acquisitions. The new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP 50 10 8.1), effective October 1, 2026, imposes stricter underwriting requirements while providing additional flexibility for certain ownership transfers. Why this matters SBA-guaranteed loans are a major source of acquisition […]
Exit Strategies Group is pleased to announce that it served as exclusive M&A advisor to Power Motion in its sale to Tavoron, a portfolio company of Fusion Capital Partners. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Headquartered in St Louis, with branch offices in Kansas City and Little Rock, Power Motion has supplied motion control, […]
Selling a business is likely the most significant financial event of a lower middle market company owner’s life, yet most owners do it only once. That mismatch — high stakes, zero experience — is the core reason to hire a professional M&A advisor, regardless of whether that advisor is a generalist or a specialist in […]
Exit Strategies Group recently guided the owners of industrial automation solutions provider Ralph W. Earl Company through a structured sale process that resulted in an acquisition by SunSource. This acquisition expands SunSource’s automation and motion control capabilities and market coverage in the Northeast. Transaction terms will not be disclosed. With a legacy spanning […]
When evaluating acquisition offers, most business owners focus on valuation, deal structure, and the amount of cash they will receive at closing. While those factors are important, they are only part of the decision. Equally important is understanding what happens to your company’s brand, culture, employees, and autonomy after the sale. For many founders, the […]
Exit Strategies Group is pleased to announce the successful sale of Teknikor to Rhino Tool House, a portfolio company of Blue Sea Capital. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Fall River, Massachusetts, Teknikor is a national provider of automated industrial equipment installation and modernization services. The company delivers a broad range of solutions including plant […]
First, a sincere thank you to the attorneys, CPAs, wealth advisors, and consultants who continue to introduce business owners to our firm. Your trust means a great deal to our team. We’re pleased to share that Exit Strategies Group closed $134 million in transaction value in 2025 and was recognized as a Cornerstone International Alliance […]
Most private-company acquisitions are structured on a cash-free, debt-free (CFDF) basis. Owners hear this all the time — but many don’t fully appreciate how much it shapes their actual proceeds. In simple terms, the buyer purchases the operating business, not your cash or your debt. You keep your cash, and you pay off your debt […]
Exit Strategies Group recently served as the M&A advisor to the owner of Gasket Specialties Inc, a leading West Coast manufacturer of gaskets and seals, on their sale to Tipco Technologies, a national provider of fluid conveyance and sealing solutions focused on hose assemblies and custom gaskets. Tipco is a portfolio company of Platte River Equity. Effective November 03, 2025, the acquisition enhances TIPCO’s […]
Exit Strategies Group recently served as the M&A advisor to the owner of Gasket Specialties Inc, a leading West Coast manufacturer of gaskets and seals, on their sale to Tipco Technologies, a national provider of fluid conveyance and sealing solutions focused on hose assemblies and custom gaskets. Tipco is a portfolio company of Platte River Equity. Effective November 03, 2025, the acquisition enhances TIPCO’s […]
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