Dedicated, ExperiencedFinancial and M&A Tax Advisors Impact Deal Economics and Exposures
When it comes to a contemplated transaction, having a strong, deeply experienced financial (principally, “Quality of Earnings” or “QoE”) and tax diligence team is […]
In a recent KeyBank survey of owners and executives of U.S. businesses, data shows seven in ten companies polled reported experiencing a cyber or fraud incident in the past year. The question is no longer if you will […]
What Buyers Really Want to Know in Today’s Uncertain Market
The M&A market has changed in a real way. After the surge in 2021, deal activity has recalibrated into a more […]
The strongest exits are rarely built in the year of sale. They are constructed years earlier through disciplined financial infrastructure, leadership depth, and scalable growth systems.
Every deal professional has seen this moment before. A founder says, […]
Financing for Momentum: A Middle-Market Playbook for Securing Bank Capital
For growth companies across the Mountain West, access to bank capital is more than funding—it is a strategic tool that enables scale, resilience, and long-term value creation. […]
Proper planning and advance preparation is essential for any M&A transaction. Whether you are contemplating selling your company in the near future or simply want to ensure your business is positioned for an eventual exit, conducting a comprehensive […]
For many business owners, the sale of a company represents the most significant financial event of their lives. Often built over decades—and sometimes generations—this transaction brings their life’s work to a single culmination. Despite its importance, the process […]
By Sean Sullivan
Billy Joe and Bobbie Sue have spent most of lives building their business, Miller Enterprises (an S Corporation), but weren’t necessarily ready to sell. Now it’s caught the eye of a private equity firm, which has made an […]
By Jim Plomer
Applying integration best practices to M&A transactions can significantly improve a deal’s chance of success. Ineffective integrations can lead to a deal failing to achieve intended benefits and result in a potential loss of value. According to BDO’s […]
By Jason Reading
Many entrepreneurs struggle with the process of finding a good capital partner. As if nailing the perfect pitch and generating investor interest wasn’t enough work, there are a host of considerations when evaluating potential partners beyond just valuation […]