This week’s M&A Access features David Asmus, Managing Director, CKS Advisors. Asmus recalls what has surprised him during the pandemic-spurred economic downturn, including businesses retaining their strong values and the adaptability of companies to meet challenges. He also examines how advisors and intermediaries have fared over the past year and what steps stakeholders should take to make 2021 a success.
M&A Access: March 17
This week’s M&A Access features Peter Ryan, Partner & Co-Founder, Ryan & Wetmore PC. Ryan explains how the type of deals getting done has changed due to COVID-19, including more escrows and add-backs. He also pinpoints which industries have been the least volatile and which ones people should keep an eye on for investing, buying, and selling purposes.
M&A Access: March 10
This week’s M&A Access features Cheryl Aschenbrener, National Leader & Partner, Sikich. Aschenbrener explains what IT due diligence is and why firms should include it in their processes. She also delves into whether Quality of Earnings reports have changed due to the pandemic and what considerations M&A professionals should keep in mind moving forward.
M&A Access: March 3
This week’s M&A Access features Donna JW Hare, Senior Business Performance Consultant-MidMarket Solutions, Insperity. Hare goes in-depth about what a PEO is, including its purpose to attract and retain talent. She also articulates the advantages and potential liabilities of a PEO structure. You also won’t want to miss Hare’s insightful discussion of companies adjusting their strategies and forecasts to accommodate a booming remote workforce.
M&A Access: February 24
This week’s M&A Access features Alan Pawlowski, Partner, Next Point. Pawlowski explains the importance of maintaining sufficient business and personal investments to meet one’s retirement cash-flow needs. He also contends M&A experts can help entrepreneurs understand value drivers and the steps needed to increase the overall value of the business.