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Understanding Discount Rates: The Cost of Debt and the Debt to Capital Ratio – Part 5 of 5
February 2, 2022 / in Business Valuation / by Joe Orlando
The first four parts of this five-part blog have dealt solely with the components of the buildup approach and the determination of a cost of equity. However, when determining a discount rate, it is important not to forget the ability to access debt. Each of the preceding parts of this discussion focuses on the cost of equity. This last part introduces the cost of debt and the debt to equity ratio in determining the weighted …
How Supply Chain Issues are Complicating M&A Dealmaking
February 2, 2022 / in Acquire a Business, Business Strategy, Sell a Business / by Al Statz
Many businesses are struggling with supply chain issues right now. After vaccine programs and government stimulus monies kicked in and economies roared back to life this past year, global supply chains came under immense strain as weaknesses were exposed. Though conditions have improved slightly in just the past few months, experts in most industries are forecasting that supply chain troubles will persist well into 2023. This article discusses some of the ways that supply chain …
M&A Advisor Tip: Perks & business value
February 2, 2022 / in Business Valuation, Exit Planning, Sell a Business / by Al Statz
Business owners take a number of perks from their business, from the standards like auto expenses, memberships, and insurance plans to extras like entertainment, vacations, or an additional family member on the books. Perks are a way for owners to be further compensated for their hard work. However, they can complicate valuing a business. When preparing your business for sale, your advisors will “normalize” your financials to account for these extras. Be aware of providing …
Creative deal structures and deal terms move to lower middle market
January 24, 2022 / in Exit Planning, Sell a Business / by Al Statz
When selling your business, price is not the only important factor you’ll negotiate with a buyer. The deal structure includes a wide range of considerations from transaction type, ownership and payment structures, working capital, assurances, timelines, and more. What we’re seeing in the market right now is a rise in creative deal structures. These are non-typical solutions that help dealmakers bridge some sort of gap between the buyer and seller. If properly negotiated, these structures …
Market Pulse Survey – Quarter 3, 2021
January 24, 2022 / in Business Valuation, Sell a Business / by Al Statz
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M&A Advisor Tip: Value = Risk vs. Reward
January 24, 2022 / in Business Valuation, Exit Planning, Sell a Business / by Al Statz
Buyers value your business based on risk (real or perceived) and future cash flow. Consider potential business risks. What could prevent your company from realizing your forecasted earnings? Think talent, customers, suppliers, competition, cash flow. Strategize ways to reduce risk in each area, e.g. cross training, outsourcing, succession planning, customer diversification, backup suppliers, etc. The more you do to take away potential pain points, the more attractive your business will be. For advice on exit …
Valuing Personal Goodwill
January 17, 2022 / in Business Strategy, Business Valuation / by Victor Vazquez
What is personal goodwill? Before starting our discussion about personal goodwill, it is necessary to establish a common ground to understand the concept. First, it is an identifiable intangible asset that will generate future economic benefits to the asset owner. While there is no standard definition. Adam Mason and David Wood searched various textbooks, articles, and leading court cases[1]that define this term. From that exercise, we chose to utilize the following definitions for our discussion; …
Exit Strategies Group Celebrates 20th Anniversary
January 7, 2022 / in Exit Planning, News / by Al Statz
I’m proud to announce that 2022 marks a new milestone for Exit Strategies Group – our 20th year in business! I really appreciate those entrepreneurs and professional advisors who put their faith in us in those early days, and I thank the hundreds who have relied on us since. We have grown slowly and steadily since 2002 through an interesting range of market conditions. Today we have a team of 14 accomplished professionals committed to …
Exit Strategies Group Announces Successful Sale of AAP Automation
December 24, 2021 / in News, Sell a Business / by Al Statz
(Englewood, CO) Exit Strategies Group, Inc. is pleased to announce that it recently served as exclusive M&A advisor to the shareholders of AAP Automation on their successful sale to Ohio Transmission Corporation (OTC), a portfolio company of Genstar Capital. OTC is one of the largest industrial distributors and service providers in the United States. AAP Automation will operate under OTC’s Industrial Products Group segment. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1982 …
When selling your business is your succession plan
December 22, 2021 / in Exit Planning, Sell a Business / by Al Statz
How old are your key employees? This is becoming one of the key issues buyers care about when acquiring a business. It’s not a case of agism – buyers would love for your senior employees to stay. It’s about risk and how soon the business’s pivotal people are going to retire. Right now, 10,000 Baby Boomers turn 65 each day. In 2020, 3.2 million Boomers left the workforce, and this trend is likely to continue. …
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