Sun Acquisitions

MARCH 29, 2024

In the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), seller financing deals can offer numerous benefits to buyers. To safeguard your investment in seller financing M&A transactions, it’s crucial to conduct thorough due diligence. Seller financing involves extending credit to the buyer to facilitate the deal.

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A Neumann & Associates

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Higher Interest rates generally have a negative impact on Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) deals as most buyers finance a portion of their acquisition of target companies with debt. Remember that most buyers finance a great part of any acquisition, thus, higher interest rates reduce future cash flow of the acquired company.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 15, 2022

Posted by Kem Ihenacho, Clare Scott, and Anne Mainwaring, Latham & Watkins LLP, on Monday, August 15, 2022 Editor's Note: Kem Ihenacho is partner, Clare Scott is counsel, and Anne Mainwaring is an associate at Latham & Watkins LLP. This post is based on a Latham memorandum by Mr. Ihenacho, Ms. Regulatory focus.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Posted by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, on Friday, December 15, 2023 Editor's Note: This roundup contains a collection of the posts published on the Forum during the week of December 7-13, 2023 Remarks by Chair Gensler Before the American Bar Association Posted by Gary Gensler, U.S.

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Benzinga

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FirstService Corporation (NASDAQ: FSV ) ("FirstService") announced today that FirstService Residential, the North American property management leader, has recently acquired a controlling interest in Rizzetta & Company ("Rizzetta" or the "Company"). TORONTO, Feb.

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Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of business acquisitions, success is not solely determined by finding the right target company or striking a favorable deal. Consider options such as raising capital through equity financing or securing a bank loan to fund your expansion plans.

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Appraiser Newsroom

APRIL 24, 2024

Weston Kirk | Willamette Management Associates Weston Kirk is a managing director with Willamette Management Associates. Additionally, she completes valuations of financial instruments including preferred and common stock in complex structures for publicly and privately held companies and equity derivatives.

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Sun Acquisitions

MARCH 1, 2024

Purchasing a business can be exciting but securing the necessary financing can often be challenging for many aspiring entrepreneurs. In such cases, seller financing emerges as a viable option, enabling buyers to negotiate terms directly with the seller. However, this may also lead to higher monthly payments.

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A Neumann & Associates

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

There is no doubt that the performance of the company leading up to and during the sale process is a prominent factor – both for proper valuation and structuring the ultimate transaction. As Achim Neumann, President of A Neumann & Associates, LLC. As Achim Neumann, President of A Neumann & Associates, LLC.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

JULY 8, 2022

Posted by Rusty O’Kelley, Rich Fields, and Laura Sanderson, Russell Reynolds Associates, on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. The Proposed SEC Climate Disclosure Rule: A Comment from Twenty-Two Professors of Law and Finance. The Proposed SEC Climate Disclosure Rule: A Comment from the Investment Company Institute.

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Valutico

APRIL 17, 2023

Weighted Average Cost of Capital Explained – Formula and Meaning In this article, we’ll explain what the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) is, by breaking it down into its components, and highlighting its role in valuing a company through the Discounted Cash Flow method (DCF). This is an important metric in business and finance.

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Valutico

APRIL 17, 2023

Weighted Average Cost of Capital Explained – Formula and Meaning In this article, we’ll explain what the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) is, by breaking it down into its components, and highlighting its role in valuing a company through the Discounted Cash Flow method (DCF). This is an important metric in business and finance.

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Valutico

APRIL 12, 2023

Weighted Average Cost of Capital Explained – Formula and Meaning In this article, we’ll explain what the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) is, by breaking it down into its components, and highlighting its role in valuing a company through the Discounted Cash Flow method (DCF). This is an important metric in business and finance.

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Benzinga

DECEMBER 29, 2023

(OTC: ILUS ) is a Mergers and Acquisitions company focused on acquiring and growing companies in the public safety, industrial, defense and renewable sectors. The company has signed contracts to acquire the controlling interest of an OTC listed SEC Reporting company.

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Cooley M&A

MARCH 22, 2023

With the US initial public offering markets continuing to remain largely closed, and special purpose acquisition company combinations being costly and complex, there’s a new kid in town for foreign companies looking to go public in the US: reverse mergers. public company shareholder approval.

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Scott Mashuda

JANUARY 9, 2024

When a company engages in M&A activities, it may undergo balance sheet restructuring as part of its overall strategic approach. Three key outcomes can include: Debt Repositioning: Optimize debt structure through refinancing for better terms, extended maturity, and reduced interest costs.

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Appraisal Rights

JULY 7, 2021

Los Angeles Venture Association (LAVA) recently hosted a webinar discussing the recent uptick of merger and acquisition activity over the last six months, and the trends that will impact the future of the market. For the company, this likely means any valuation issue will require experienced M&A counsel.

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Reynolds Holding

AUGUST 23, 2023

The world of startups often appears to embody the exceptionalism of modern finance, with funds swiftly flowing to the best teams and ideas wherever they may emerge. Financing startups remains a daunting challenge for most economies, and filling the market with public funds has proven insufficient, if not counterproductive.

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Benzinga

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

A majority of the assets and professionals associated with the Transaction are now part of or managed by ATLAS SP Partners (the "Company"), a new standalone credit firm focused on asset-backed financing and capital markets solutions.

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BV Specialists

MAY 22, 2023

If you are a business owner who manages multiple product or service lines, you may be structured as a consolidated company with multiple divisions. Let’s look at two scenarios for your business, which in this example consists of three divisions, a primary LLC company, and two dba operations.

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Appraiser Newsroom

MARCH 20, 2024

He has performed valuations of businesses, both domestic and international, ranging in size from small, closely held businesses to Fortune 50 companies. Before coming to Stern, he also lectured in Finance at the University of California, Berkeley. mergers, acquisitions), litigation and arbitration.

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Benzinga

MAY 20, 2024

NASDAQ: STRR , STRRP)) ("Star" or the "Company"), a diversified holding company, announced today it has completed the acquisition of Timber Technologies, LLC ("Timber Tech"), a Wisconsin-based engineered wood products manufacturer, effective May 17, 2024. May 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Star Equity Holdings, Inc. Earn-out Adj.

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Reynolds Holding

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Treasury, SEC, CFTC, and CFPB appear set on regulating the crypto trading system (traded coins and associated marketplaces, exchanges, brokerages, lending, staking, derivatives, intermediaries, and enablers) as part of the traditional financial services system. Crypto and the Purpose of Finance. The answer is simple.

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Brian DeChesare

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

One of the more controversial industry groups is public finance investment banking. The controversy starts with the name: Is public finance “really” investment banking? You could argue this either way, but the short answer is yes , public finance still counts as investment banking. more limited exit opportunities).

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Brian DeChesare

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The commonality is that they can be useful side doors into the finance industry, especially if you got started late , earned lower grades , or did not complete enough internships : What is a “Credit Analyst”? And if you’re in a more specialized role, such as structured finance or real estate lending , you might also be a credit analyst.

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Valutico

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

More importantly, we’ll dig deeper into how discount rates can influence investment choices and how they’re used to figure out a company’s worth. It’s vital to determine the correct discount rate for company valuation, factoring in the time value of money. What is a discount rate?

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Musings on Markets

JANUARY 28, 2024

In this post, I look at risk, a central theme in finance and investing, but one that is surprisingly misunderstood and misconstrued. I do believe that, in finance, we have significant advances in understanding what risk, I also think that as a discipline, finance has missed the mark on risk, in three ways. What is risk?

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Scott Mashuda

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The Rising Cost of Debt: What this means for Entrepreneurs The cost of debt, encompassing interest payments and associated expenses, is a critical factor that influences a company’s financial decisions. How Does the Cost of Debt Influence M&A?

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Brian DeChesare

MARCH 13, 2024

Some argue that GE offers the best of both worlds: the opportunity to fund innovation and growth – as in venture capital – plus the ability to limit downside risk and invest in proven companies – as in private equity. Most companies are already profitable, the potential returns are lower, and there’s usually a large secondary component (i.e.,

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A Neumann & Associates

MARCH 9, 2023

Overall, look for other ways to enhance the value of your business, such as implementing a management structure with a clear #2 manager. Second, their approach may not capture the true cash flow or real value of the business unless their firm is an accredited valuation company.

Business Valuation 85

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Sun Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

When two companies decide to join forces, understanding the value each brings to the table is critical to making informed decisions. Buyers and sellers can use it as a reference point to agree on a fair price for the target company. CCA provides a market-based perspective on valuation but may not consider specific company dynamics.

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Equidam

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

This allows the corporation to hedge against innovation in a cost-effective manner, with options to either incorporate successful ventures into the parent company, or spin them out. All funding comes via the corporation, negotiated based on milestones accounting for growth of portfolio companies, incurred costs and implied potential.

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IBG Business

JULY 5, 2023

In many business sales, the seller’s excitement at receiving a letter of intent from a prospective buyer can give way to disappointment, when they see that the proposed terms of the deal require the seller to finance a substantial portion of the purchase price. Seller Financing Pros and Cons Consider the “cons.”

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Sun Acquisitions

MARCH 22, 2023

One of the most important reasons comes down to the structure of the deal: to the extent you will be agreeing to future payments knowing the company will be in good hands gives you confidence in accepting these types of terms. Of course, finances are an essential factor in finding the right buyer for your business.

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Benzinga

MARCH 30, 2023

NASDAQ: LIBY , LIBYU, LIBYW)) ("Liberty"), a special purpose acquisition company, announced today the establishment of a M&A Transition Taskforce to support the business combination with Caspi Oil Gas LLP ("COG") and execution of pre and post transaction business plans. He was also on the Board of ExxonMobil.

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A Neumann & Associates

JANUARY 12, 2023

As Achim Neumann, President of A Neumann & Associates, LLC. Unrealistic Expectations – In order to be comfortable with a sale, it is imperative that a clear deal structure be defined and supported before going into the market. This can be extremely demoralizing to the owner and put the organization at undue risk.

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ThomsonReuters

MAY 5, 2022

Some tax and accounting firms lost key personnel to competing firms or other industries, and some associates simply moved on in search of a new career or better quality of life. Are workspaces and any technology ready to go before the associate arrives? It’s all about the documentation and structure.

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