Entries by Exit Strategies

How to Purchase the Company You Work For

For many C-Suite employees, owning the company they work for would be a dream come true. If you’ve been leading a successful private business or are a seasoned member of its executive team, acquiring that business may be a realistic goal.   Secure Funding Typically, the biggest hurdle in buying a business is obtaining the cash/equity […]

From the M&A Glossary: Search Fund 

A search fund is an investment vehicle through which an entrepreneur raises capital from investors to fund the search for and eventually the acquisition of a privately-held company.  The search fund model allows the entrepreneur to collect a salary while they search for a suitable target company and negotiate a letter of intent and perform due […]

Equity Rollover Benefits

An equity rollover occurs when a business owner sells their company but chooses to reinvest, or “roll over,” a portion of the proceeds into the newly acquired business. An equity rollover allows a shareholder to benefit from any future growth and value creation. In a bolt-on acquisition or consolidation, the owner would likely receive equity […]

From the M&A Glossary: Caps and Baskets

Indemnity caps and baskets are key terms in business purchase agreements that relate to the seller’s indemnification obligations for any breaches of representations and warranties made by the seller. Cap The cap is the maximum amount of damages that the seller will be obligated to pay to the buyer for breaches of reps and warranties. […]

Timing the Sale of Your Founder-Owned Enterprise

For founder- and family-owned businesses, deciding to sell is much more than a financial decision. Its a pivotal moment that marks the culmination of years, often decades, of dedication and hard work. The timing decision involves personal and market factors that can significantly influence the outcome of a sale. Understanding the right moment to sell […]

Add-On Acquisitions Continue Popularity

PE firms are increasingly using strategic “add-on” (aka bolt-on) acquisitions to consolidate fragmented industries, particularly in sectors like healthcare and business services, where operational efficiencies and market share gains are achievable. This approach to growth allows firms to create more valuable and competitive entities more quickly than organic growth, usually with lower business and financial […]

From the M&A Glossary: Sale Leaseback

A Sale Leaseback is a financial transaction in which a company sells an asset, usually real estate, to another party and then leases it back from the new owner for a negotiated period and other agreed upon terms.   This arrangement allows the seller to convert the value of the asset into cash while retaining the […]

New Faces at Exit Strategies Group

Exit Strategies Group, Inc. is pleased to introduce Pete Wilson, Jason Harris, and Ignacio Ochoa as new members of our growing team. Pete Wilson – Business Appraiser Peter Wilson joins Exit Strategies Group as a certified business valuation expert after many years of investment management and business advisory experience. He has been an active private […]

The Exit Podcast: Tactical Acquisitions and the Importance of Scaling Fast with Tony Westfall

Exit Strategies Group M&A Advisor Tony Westfall recently was hosted on Flippa’s “The Exit Podcast” where he shared his insights on growth acquisitions and the importance of scaling quickly. Tony stated,  “I started my career as a big company corporate guy and then transitioned to being an entrepreneur.  I always knew that I really wanted […]