Sun Acquisitions

JANUARY 8, 2025

This is music to the ears of strategic acquirers and private equity firms. Strong EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) margins are always going to be a green flag for buyers. Private equity buyers who are after targets with stable cash flows and growth potential.

Private Equity Firm 105

Private Equity Firm Marketability Technology Equity 105

Brian DeChesare

MAY 17, 2023

Ever since the 2008 financial crisis, there has been massive hype about both private equity and technology. Over the past few decades, technology private equity has gone from “barely existing” to representing the largest single sector in PE by both deal value and deal count. Why Did PE Firms Start Buying Tech Companies?

Equity 64

Equity Technology Private Equity Firm Start-ups 64

Brian DeChesare

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

When you hear the words “healthcare private equity,” two thoughts probably come to mind: Wait a minute, isn’t healthcare a risky/growth-oriented sector? Why do PE firms operate there? In most of the world, healthcare is either government-run or a mixed public/private sector.

Equity 59

Equity Private Equity Firm Start-ups Banking 59

FE International

APRIL 20, 2022

At the lower end of the market, individuals are still leaving their jobs to buy businesses and at the higher end, institutional investors and private equity firms have more capital available than ever before. multiple of SDE or EBITDA. Aggregators vs. Private Equity Firms.

Private Equity Firm 98

Private Equity Firm Equity Start-ups Business Valuation 98

Brian DeChesare

JANUARY 19, 2022

According to some, you do almost no modeling or technical work in this group, and it’s one of the easier jobs in IB, similar equity or debt capital markets. But if you read other accounts, FSG runs models, Analysts get hands-on technical work, and the hours could be longer and more stressful because your clients are private equity firms.

Private Equity Firm 94

Private Equity Firm Banking Equity Finance 94

Andrew Stolz

APRIL 3, 2020

The buyer (the “sponsor”) raises debt and equity to acquire the target. It borrows the majority of the purchase price and contributes proportionately small equity investment. The LBO ratios can go to 90% of debt and 10% of equity. A private equity firm aims a target return of around 20 – 25% (WallStreetMojo, 2018).

Private Equity Firm 52

Private Equity Firm EBITDA Equity Finance 52

Equilest

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs) are powerful tools in the financial world, used by private equity firms and savvy investors to maximize returns. They involve acquiring a company using a mix of debt and equity, where the acquired company’s cash flows are used to service the debt. Ready to master the art of LBOs?

Private Equity Firm 40

Private Equity Firm Debt Financing EBITDA Equity 40

Brian DeChesare

JULY 26, 2023

But over the years, they morphed into a well-known topic and then a commonly derided topic – as many people argue that search fund experience is worthless, while others claim it’s “just as good” as working in banking or private equity. As usual, the truth is somewhere in between. appeared first on Mergers & Inquisitions.

Banking 52

Banking Equity Start-ups Private Equity Firm 52

IT Valuations

AUGUST 30, 2024

This shift has created a more balanced market, especially for firms with less than $2 million in EBITDA, where multiples are under more pressure. Despite these challenges, top-quartile firms continue to command premiums. In some cases, smaller firms are coming together to bolster their EBITDA and achieve higher multiples.

EBITDA 52

EBITDA Private Equity Firm Marketability Equity 52

IT Valuations

AUGUST 30, 2024

This shift has created a more balanced market, especially for firms with less than $2 million in EBITDA, where multiples are under more pressure. Despite these challenges, top-quartile firms continue to command premiums. In some cases, smaller firms are coming together to bolster their EBITDA and achieve higher multiples.

EBITDA 52

EBITDA Private Equity Firm Marketability Equity 52

Brian DeChesare

MAY 29, 2024

Project Finance Definition: “Project Finance” refers to acquisitions, debt/equity financings, and new developments of capital-intensive infrastructure assets that provide essential utilities and services. However, many people also use the term more broadly to refer to equity, debt, and advisory for infrastructure assets.

Corporate Finance 59

Corporate Finance Finance Terminal Value EBITDA 59

Musings on Markets

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The effect of impact investing in the inclusionary and exclusionary paths is through the stock price , with the buying (selling) in inclusionary (exclusionary) investing pushing stock prices up (down), which, in turn, decreases (increases) the costs of equity and capital at these firms. in the 1998-2010 time period to 5.95

Market Capitalization 110

Market Capitalization Enterprise Value Start-ups Marketability 110

Benzinga

DECEMBER 13, 2022

"Boundary Devices was at an inflection point in 2016 and we decided to seek an equity partner to help us reach our next level of potential. " Since Montage Partners' investment in 2016, revenue and EBITDA at Boundary Devices have each grown approximately fourfold, driven entirely by organic growth initiatives.

Private Equity Firm 40

Private Equity Firm EBITDA Equity Marketability 40

Scott Mashuda

JUNE 26, 2024

REAG specializes in the lower middle market , focusing on companies with profitability and growth potential, with an emphasis on serving: Regional, national and global markets $2M+ EBITDA Scalable businesses We provide tailored solutions for companies across diverse geographic scales, matching each business’s unique scope and ambitions.

Banking 52

Banking EBITDA Private Equity Firm Marketability 52

Scott Mashuda

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

MCM Capital Partners (MCM) is a lower-middle market private equity fund. Founded in 1992, MCM is a Cleveland-based private equity firm focused on acquiring niche manufacturers, value-added distributors and service companies generating up to $75 million in annual revenues and having enterprise values of less than $50 million.

Private Equity Firm 52

Private Equity Firm Enterprise Value Banking EBITDA 52

Musings on Markets

OCTOBER 6, 2023

In this post, I will look at another initial public offering, Birkenstock, that is likely to get more attention in the next few weeks, given that it is targeting to go public at a pricing of about €8 billion, for its equity, in a few weeks. So, how far has accounting come in bringing intangible assets on to balance sheets?

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Intangible Assets Book Value Equity Start-ups 129

Global Finance

JUNE 4, 2024

GF: Are you seeing more mergers and acquisitions involving self-funded public companies and private equity firms? Eventually, private equity will lead coming out of this. We’re in a relatively stable environment, and it provides an opportunity for private equity firms to step back into the deal arena.

Private Equity Firm 59

Private Equity Firm Start-ups Finance Equity 59

Valutico

MAY 6, 2024

These ratios, like the EBITDA multiple, compare a company’s financial performance (EBITDA, revenue, etc.) These multiples are applied to target company’s latest financials such as revenue, earnings and book value of equity to arrive at an estimate of enterprise value or equity value. to its market value.

Discounted Cash Flow 52

Discounted Cash Flow Precedent Transaction Analysis Weighted Average Cost of Capital Comparable Company Analysis 52

Brian DeChesare

JUNE 1, 2022

Power and Utilities Investment Banking Definition: In power/utilities IB, bankers advise companies that produce, transmit, and distribute electricity, natural gas, and water on raising debt and equity and completing mergers and acquisitions. For example, let’s say the company’s Rate Base is $1,000, as in the Lazard example above.

Banking 98

Banking Equity Book Value Capital Structure 98

FE International

APRIL 13, 2022

At the lower end of the market, individuals are still leaving their jobs to buy businesses and, at the higher end, institutional investors and private equity firms have more capital available than ever before. When your SaaS is effectively implemented and protected, your risk for disruption becomes much more minimal. and Team.

Private Equity Firm 52

Private Equity Firm Equity B2C Start-ups 52

Equidam

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

For example, corporate investors or private equity firms can be interested in a more mature company with slower growth, if it corresponds to less risk, compared to venture capital or angel investors who are generally looking for younger startups with the potential to become billion dollar companies.

Private Equity Firm 64

Private Equity Firm Marketability EBITDA Equity 64

Scott Mashuda

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Financial buyers are typically private equity firms or family offices. Financial buyers often prioritize increasing EBITDA and market share over a shorter investment period (usually three to seven years). The Financial Buyer. Many sellers confuse financial buyers with strategic buyers , but the two are very different. .

Private Equity Firm 52

Private Equity Firm Marketability EBITDA Technology 52

Brian DeChesare

APRIL 19, 2023

Metals & Mining Investment Banking Definition: In metals & mining investment banking, professionals advise companies that find, produce, and distribute base metals, bulk commodities, and precious metals on debt and equity issuances and mergers and acquisitions. Most of the differences emerge on the mining side.

Banking 52

Banking Start-ups Private Equity Firm Equity 52

IBG Business

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

While some corporate buyers and private equity firms see the advantages of purchasing smaller businesses, companies with less than $5 million in sales and an EBITDA of less than $1 million may be more dependent on continuing outside financing and lack the critical mass for both buying and selling power. Grow in size.

Private Equity Firm 40

Private Equity Firm Start-ups Marketability EBITDA 40

IBG Business

JANUARY 31, 2023

Such reports are increasingly common in larger transactions, especially where the buyer is a private equity firm. “A It shows a buyer the business’s true profitability by adjusting EBITDA to reflect any non-recurring revenues and expenses.

Start-ups 52

Start-ups EBITDA Private Equity Firm Compliance 52

Brian DeChesare

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Renewable Energy Investment Banking Definition: In renewable energy investment banking, bankers advise companies in the solar, wind, biofuel, storage, battery, smart grid, electric vehicle, hydrogen, hydroelectric, and carbon capture verticals on equity and debt issuances, asset deals, and mergers and acquisitions.

Banking 59

Banking Finance Start-ups Equity 59

Brian DeChesare

DECEMBER 4, 2024

But this started changing in the 2010s and early 2020s as team values skyrocketed and billionaires, sovereign wealth funds , and sports private equity firms all jumped into the sector. Regulations – Does the league allow private equity or other financial sponsor ownership? What is Sports Investment Banking?

Banking 105

Banking Finance Technology Equity 105

Brian DeChesare

AUGUST 10, 2022

Oil & Gas Investment Banking Definition: In oil & gas investment banking, professionals advise companies that search for, produce, store, transport, refine, and market energy on raising debt and equity and completing mergers and acquisitions. Midstream: 85 (mix of asset deals, M&A, debt, and even some private equity activity).

Banking 98

Banking Dividends EBITDA Equity 98

Class VI Partner

JULY 28, 2021

Balance Sheet A Balance Sheet is an accounting record for a company that lists a company’s assets, liabilities, and shareholders’ equity. In particular, a Buy-Sell Agreement will typically provide for what happens in the event that one of the shareholders leaves the business and he or she needs to dispose of an equity stake in the business.

Book Value 52

Book Value Equity Enterprise Value Fair Market Value 52

Brian DeChesare

MARCH 19, 2025

Consumer retail private equity is so diverse that it almost seems like a paradox. Depending on the firm, a consumer retail private equity deal might consist of: A leveraged buyout of a struggling offline retailer. On the Job Recruiting Should You Go Shopping for Consumer Retail Private Equity Jobs?

Equity 59

Equity Private Equity Firm EBITDA Start-ups 59

Scott Mashuda

JUNE 12, 2025

With an estimated $2 trillion in dry powder sitting on private equity sidelines and buyers and sellers on relatively even footing, the stage seemed set for a robust year of deal activity. The optimism was well-founded. in Q1, indicating that high-quality deals were still getting done.

Marketability 40

Marketability Start-ups Private Equity Firm Equity 40

Global Finance

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In the second quarter, growth in Ebitda [earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization] outpaced interest expense growth for high-yield corporates. GF: How does it look for private equity firms? That, combined with lower rates, makes it much more economical for private equity sponsorship.

Start-ups 98

Start-ups Finance Private Equity Firm Equity 98