If you’re ready to sell your company, the audience you present it to makes all the difference in its valuation and the success of the acquisition. At Symmetrical, we work with clients to sell their businesses using a variety of auction methods, finding the most suitable forum that will yield the best valuation. There are […]
As part of the selling process, your company will go through a due diligence process with the buyer. This involves extensive analysis of financials and other key information as the buyer looks for any potential weaknesses in the seller. Companies open to offers should conduct sell-side due diligence to ensure that everything is in order […]
Most successful sales relationships depend on a seller understanding their buyers — their objectives, desires, concerns, and more. If you’re considering selling your business now or in the future, it’s worth taking time to understand your potential buyers. By understanding their motivations and goals, you can better negotiate and achieve a more favorable outcome. Essentially, […]
Many business owners focus their energy and attention on running their day-to-day business operations, like devising strategies, attracting prospects, meeting sales targets, managing staff, and assessing performance. Of course, meeting these daily challenges leaves little time to plan an exit strategy. As with any other investment, the best time to think about your exit strategy […]
There are several types of transactions that are commonly referred to as a merger or an acquisition (M&A). A merger usually describes two firms that unite their ownership to operate as a new entity. In an acquisition, one company takes over another, establishing itself as the new owner. Acquisitions In an acquisition, the acquiring company […]
To create returns, there has been a trend among M&A investors to invest in middle-market companies, those with revenues between $100 million and $500 million. The firms are plentiful, with opportunities for improvement, lower valuations, and reduced barriers to entry. Yet, their popularity among investors has increased competition in an already saturated market. As a […]
M&A success rates tend to be higher in large organizations mainly due to their ability to make continuous deals with experts who understand the process. For middle-market businesses looking at M&A options, the process can seem daunting. But, really, all that middle-market businesses need to do is to prepare more thoroughly than their supersize counterparts. […]
While the market for 2023 remains uncertain, it is still moving. And a dynamic market means opportunities for strong players. For those with companies that are good candidates for sale, making a deal during an economic slump can mean better returns than in a strong market. But in order to be an attractive business opportunity, […]
For middle-market business owners looking to execute an M&A transaction, the first question that needs to be answered is: What is your business worth? Knowing the range of value of your business valuation is key to negotiations around valuation and structure. So how should you proceed? There are several methods for assessing company value, including […]
As we move into the new year, you may be wondering what is on the horizon for mergers and acquisitions. Let’s take a look at some of the things that happened in 2022 and how they will transition into expectations for the market this year. Setting up for 2023 Moving from 2021, which saw a […]
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