Keene Advisors Insights Series: Mergers and Acquisitions for Business Owners and CFOs
Explore Keene Advisors' detailed guidance on how business owners, CFOs, and executive team leaders can manage the Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) process to maximize a sale of your company.
Navigating the Merger & Acquisition Journey - Free Guide for Founders and Owners
Business owners and founders - are you thinking about selling your company? The Keene Advisors team of investment bankers has compiled our top advice into a free whitepaper to provide you with for a roadmap to a successful exit. Prepare now to maximize your outcome.
Navigating the M&A Process: Key Steps to Closing the Sale of Your Business
The closing phase of a business sale is one of the most underestimated stages in the M&A process. Executive leadership and M&A advisors work diligently to ensure a smooth, timely close by managing key stakeholders and verifying legal and financial conditions. This helps sellers minimize liability and achieve an optimal outcome.
Finding the Right Buyer for Your Business: M&A Acquirer Profiles
Choosing the correct buyer is the most critical decision when deciding to sell your business. We detail the types of M&A buyers–strategic vs financial - and how business owners can best navigate the sale process.
Assembling the Right M&A Deal Team: Key Advisors That Drive Results
The right M&A deal team drives results that help business owners meet their M&A goals. Who should be on your M&A team?
Q1-25: M&A Activity Stalling Amid Market Uncertainty
M&A activity showed signs of recovery in late 2024, but market uncertainty in early 2025 has stalled deal momentum. Despite declining borrowing costs and a record $2.6 trillion in private equity dry powder, investor hesitation has grown due to unpredictable trade and economic policies. Companies considering a sale should focus on financial preparedness and operational efficiencies to position themselves for success when dealmaking accelerates.
Understanding the M&A Motivation: Why a Business Founder Might Pursue a Sale
Understanding the motivations behind selling a business should guide a robust M&A strategy. We explain how goals, timing and market consideration impact M&A and why and when business founders should consider selling.
Top 5 Reasons You Should Hire a Generalist Investment Banker
Hiring a generalist investment banker instead of an industry specialist investment banker might be the best decision you could make to ensure a successful business sale or capital raise. Generalist investment banking advisory firms bring broad transaction experience, offer creative deal strategies, and have access to a wide network of buyers, investors and partners.
Q3-24: M&A Activity by Financial Investors Remains Down
Acquisition activity by private equity funds influence mergers and acquisitions (M&A) across many industries, but Q3-24 volume was down 64% from the peak. What does this mean for founder-owned and private companies who want to exit in 2025?
Mergers & Acquisitions: 5 Steps to Take When Selling Your Business
Thinking of selling your business? Learn the 5 essential M&A steps every owner should take to maximize value, avoid mistakes, and close with confidence.
Get your business in order, measure your KPIs, position your company for maximize valuation, understand the tax implications for the business owners, and select the right M&A advisor to help you sell your business.