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As a privately held business owner, you can find a lot of content out there on how to maximize the value of your business’s sale. While much of this advice is valuable, this article takes a unique approach by offering insights from the buyer’s perspective. With our extensive experience in strategic mergers and acquisitions, the
In the dynamic landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), the process of integrating an acquisition into your existing business is one of the most critical aspects of determining the level of success and impact the acquisition will have on your company. While the actual integration phase technically begins after the deal has been finalized and
This article delves into the intricate relationship between interest rates and M&A valuations, exploring the profound implications of fluctuating interest rates on the dynamics of mergers and acquisitions. As M&A professionals navigate the complex landscape of deal-making, understanding how interest rates influence valuation metrics becomes paramount. This article aims to provide insights into the multifaceted
Embark on a journey of Navigating M&A Success in 2024 with G-Spire Group, a dynamic professional services firm committed to catalyzing growth through strategic mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships. In this comprehensive overview, discover our unique approach as fractional executives, going beyond conventional advisory roles to actively execute vital components for M&A-driven growth. With a successful
There’s a quote I love from the great Mike Tyson: “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” It resonates with me because I know first-hand that even your best-laid plan will get punched—or even knocked out cold—as you execute it. For many merger and acquisition (M&A) leaders, the challenge (and the
One of the first things business owners learn about me is that I love strategy. I even put it in my core value proposition: helping companies grow through strategic mergers and acquisitions. I’ve written and spoken extensively about how an effective strategy can be a game-changer no matter where you are in your mergers and
Alexander (Xander) Page is the CEO of Trusted Ally Home Care, a home healthcare agency he built to provide the specialized care many former Department of Energy workers need. Since its founding in 2011, Trusted Ally Home Care has reached over $10 million in top-line annual revenue—20% of which can be attributed to the agency’s
Mike Loftus runs Connor’s Landscape, a family-owned, California-based landscaping company founded in 2014. In five years, he has built a $5 MM business (with margins exceeding 10%) through strategic acquisitions by focusing on relationships, discipline, and consistency. I sat down with him recently to learn more about his story, the lessons he’s learned, and his advice
Last month, I discussed why sustainable, growth-focused companies should take a programmatic approach to M&A and offered five steps to help you build one. This month, I want to slow down on one critical cornerstone of your programmatic approach – the strategic growth plan. Why start with strategy? Think of two age-old games: chess and