This week’s M&A Access features Jim Friesen MBA, CPA, CMA, CM&AA, Partner, Portage M&A Advisory. Friesen surveys the buy and sell sides in the lower middle markets. Also, Friesen covers what potential clients should know about the divestiture—a critical process that requires planning and having a strong “deal term.”
M&A Access: November 18
This week’s M&A Access features Kim Clark Pakstys, Board Member & Interim CXO. Pakstys outlines why M&A deals fail to reach their expected value, including poor identification of goals, leadership teams, and culture. Pakstys also details how to maximize success and value creation when making a deal.
M&A Access: November 11
This week’s M&A Access features Bryan Berent, Managing Partner, Blue River. Berent deciphers the activity on the buy-and-sell side—PE firms have “jumped back into the market with both feet.” Also, as an M&A advisor, Berent unveils hidden value drivers that make the most difference to clients, including management team stability, type of revenue, and more.
M&A Access: November 4
This week’s M&A Access features Ken Gorman, Director, Transworld Business Advisors – London South West. Gorman details how, despite the pandemic, now is the right time to sell your business in order to take advantage of the approximately $1.5 trillion in private equity that’s in search of good investments. As a broker, Gorman also describes what he provides clients to make selling a business as painless as possible, including how to package the business, identifying potential buyers, and managing due diligence and contracts.
M&A Access: October 28
This week’s M&A Access features Anthony Boschetto, Partner, KLR Outsourcing. Boschetto reveals which industries are succeeding during this economic downturn, including IT services, e-commerce, and emerging markets. Boschetto also explains how KLR’s strategic advisory outsourcing practice helps businesses reach their full potential through robust reporting and analysis that can help growth and manage cashflow.