Private Equity
Choosing Between Strategic Buyers or Private Equity
Private equity and strategic buyers come with their own set of financial and ownership objectives. This will undoubtedly have a critical...
What Is a Platform Acquisition?
Building your business through acquisition (either as the acquiree or acquirer) is a sound strategy. Use established businesses as a...
Where Does the Operating Partner in Private Equity Begin?
Discover the importance of an operating partner and the value they can bring.
Consider These Issues When Evaluating ESOPs
If you're looking into an ESOP as your exit plan, you need to think about the potential risks and drawbacks of executing one. While it may...
Tying the Knot: Getting to 'I Do' with the Right Private Equity Partner
Thinking of partnering with a private equity firm? You should be thinking about it in terms of a marriage. Find the fit you will be happy...
What Can a Private Equity Investor Control in a Deal?
The current valuations for middle market companies is frustrating private equity investors, but there are ways for them to control, choose...
How Do I Evaluate My Company as a Platform?
Evaluating your business as a platform is a crucial step to attracting potential buyers. Look for ways to prove that your company is...
Overview of Private Equity for Entrepreneurs
A complete overview of private equity so you know how to evaluate what you need and when. Understand how to make private equity work for...
Private Equity Firms: Are They a Good Fit for Your Business?
Selecting the right buyer is just as important as the price you settle on. Private equity firms are just one option to consider for owners...
Podcast: What Private Equity Recaps Actually Do, an Interview with Mike O'Neil
Private equity recapitalizations are often not well understood. Mike O'Neil shares his company's take on them and how they work for the...
Choosing Between a Financial and Strategic Buyer
What exit option is better for you, a financial or strategic buyer? This short article shares Stephen Shaw's key takeaways from his white...
Podcast: Part Two of Selling to Private Equity, an Interview with Seller and Client
In Part One of this two-part series, Bobby Kingsbury explained what private equity is looking for in an acquisition, and shared some...
Podcast: Part One of Selling to Private Equity, with Bobby Kingsbury
Private equity is an in-depth process, so here's a look at it from the ground up from one of the industry's top experts, Bobby Kingsbury....
How Do Independent Sponsors Differ from Traditional Private Equity Buyers?
Independent sponsors are a little different from your typical private equity buyer. Read here to learn why they may be a better fit for you...
What Is a Private Equity Firm?
There are many types of potential buyers for your business. Learn what private equity firms are and how they invest in private companies.
Preconceived Notions Can Be Deal Killers
Set aside any ideas you had about using an outside firm to help you sell your company. You'll make more oney and have a more successful...
Experience Trumps Smarts in the Sale of Your Information Technology Company
You're an intelligent, saavy business owner. You should be able to sell your own compay for the price you want on your first try, right?...
Private Equity Recapitalization: Sell Your Business Twice!
When you get to the point in your life where you are thinking about selling your business, take a look at private equity recaps as a way to...
Private Equity Groups Can Recognize Strategic Value in a Tech Company Acquisition
Instead of lagging behind and losing out on attractive deals, PEGs have come around to a new strategy that allows them to contend with...