How Do I Find an Investment Bank That Specializes in Family-Owned Businesses?
For many founders and family-owned businesses, a sale, recapitalization, or other liquidity event for their company is one of the most significant decisions they will ever make.
Before hiring an investment bank to help guide your process, make sure you review these key considerations.
Liquidity Primer for Family-Owned and Founder-Led Businesses
Liquidity events for private companies are not limited to acquisitions or IPOs. Family- and founder-led companies face unique succession and shareholder dynamics, making long-term liquidity planning essential to protect company value and preserve a founder’s legacy.
Founder’s Guide to the Best M&A Deal: Understanding Acquisition Structures
Deal structure is just as important as the headline price when selling your business. Asset sale, stock sale or merger - what you ultimately decide impacts your final net proceeds.
Free Guide on Mergers & Acquisitions
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.
Preparing for the M&A Process: Laying the Foundation to Sell Your Business
Selling your business is a complex process, and you must be prepared. We cover internal business reviews, key performance metrics, and adjusted EBITDA.
Maximizing Business Value in a Sale: How EBITDA Addbacks Boost Your Valuation
EBITDA addbacks can maximize your company’s valuation and sale price. Discover key strategies to boost valuation and attract top buyers for your company’s M&A transaction. Learn more about EBITDA addbacks today.
Helping Your Acquisition Growth Strategy Deliver Long-Term Value
Organic growth or growth by acquisition? This is a strategic and tactical decision that CEOs, CFOs, and executive teams must constantly weigh. If you do choose to pursue M&A as part of a long-term growth strategy, building your M&A playbook is the key to success.
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.
How Changing Interest Rates Influence Mergers & Acquisitions by Financial Investors
Financial investors like private equity funds and venture capital firms help shape the market dynamics of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) across many industries. But as interest rates have risen precipitously since 2022, there has been a significant decline in the M&A activity among financial investors. What should companies do who are looking for an exit?
KKR’s Strategic Deal with Coty: Case Study
Overview of private equity firm KKR’s investment in global beauty company Coty. A look at private equity deal making amid COVID-19.