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November 7, 2024

Diligence Hang Ups That Can Tank Deals

By Adam Burroughs

Park Place Technologies’ Kelly Greene on many of the ways a deal can get hung up, or sunk, in diligence

November 7, 2024

Redefining Value In M&A

Tiugo Technologies’ Mark Hatton on how the concept of value in M&A has changed in recent years.

November 7, 2024

Advisers Help Avoid Family Business Mistakes

McComas Fuel Co.’s William A. McComas on lessons learned operating a multi-generation family business.

November 7, 2024

M&A and Non-Competes: Now What?

Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld partners Matt Brinker and Alex Nasser break down the trends and offer advice on how M&A professionals can prepare and structure deals in the current environment.

October 31, 2024

The Rise Of Earn Outs

Gordon Rees LP’s Craig Heryford on how earn outs are being used in the market and why owners should use caution when negotiating them.

October 31, 2024

Seeing Growth In The Messes

Jax Kar Wash’s Jon Zimmerman on how problem areas in a deal can turn out to be opportunities after the sale.

October 31, 2024

Whether An Operator or Investor, People Make The Deal

Rockmont Partners and EvidenceCare’s Bo Bartholomew on the reason people, at all levels, are central to a deal’s success.

October 24, 2024

Get Your People Ready To Sell

Authentix’s David Brown on preparing yourself, and your team, to tell the company’s story during a sale process.

October 24, 2024

Settling Into the Current Deal Paradigm

Debbie Ricci of Guidehouse, Don Bassell formerly of ARKO Corp, Alex Shahidi of Riveron and Chris O’Geen of Wells Fargo, on a panel moderated by Riveron’s Robert Berdanier, explore today’s market conditions and what it all means for executives looking to get deals done.

October 24, 2024

zTrip’s Acquisition-Driven Growth

zTrip's Bill George on the genesis of the business, its acquisition process and the secret sauce that’s helping the company continue on its extraordinary trajectory.

October 17, 2024

Learning The Family Business On The Fly

Competition Roofing’s Robert Hilty on what he’s learning during his first time leading the family business.

October 17, 2024

Sellers, Know What You Have

Icon Parking Holdings’ John Smith on the evolution of the business and how he came to own it.

October 17, 2024

Preparing For The Unexpected

Brady Ware & Company Advisory Group Practice Leader John DeMoss and Shareholder Eric Carter offer their take on the current market and how dealmakers can capitalize on opportunities despite the obstacles.

October 17, 2024

Doubling Down on Columbus

Dr. Linda Lehmkuhl of MedVet, Aaron Weir of CollisionRight, Kim Zavislak of KPMG, Katie Bishop of J.P. Morgan Private Bank and moderator Leslie Johnson of Ice Miller discuss the opportunities they see in Central Ohio and how they are attacking the challenges of expanding in a city on the rise.

October 10, 2024

Critical Aspects Of Deal Prep, Starting With Why

Baker Tilly’s Bill Chapman on crucial aspect of deal prep for sellers

October 10, 2024

Navigating The Sale Of A 100-Year-Old Business

Bradley Corp. Luis de Leon on the steps take to move a century-old business forward.

October 10, 2024

State of M&A in the Middle Market

Bank of America’s Jim Dever and Fritz Franz, Archetype Solutions Chetan Bagga, PeopleShare’s Ryan Clark and SeventySix Capital’s Chad Stender share their experiences operating in this market and discuss what it takes to get M&A deals done in today’s environment.

October 3, 2024

To Tell A Better Story, Be Prepared

Resolute Capital’s Andy Tatman on what to consider when bringing on an investor

October 3, 2024

Factors That Can Make Or Break A Deal

The Selinsky Force’s Lori Scott on the factors that can make or break a deal post transaction.

October 3, 2024

Creativity, Relationships Become Critical In Tough Times

Viscogliosi Brothers’ Rob Grimaldi on the importance of relationships in dealmaking

September 26, 2024

Chase People, Not Revenue, In Deals

Sunstar Insurance Group’s Chris Parcell outlines the company’s acquisition process, shaped over more than 50 acquisitions.

September 26, 2024

How to Create and Enhance Business Value

Broadwing Capital Management’s Andrew Boisseau on value creation strategies

September 19, 2024

Balancing Family Matters While Preparing For A Sale

Three Brothers Bakery’s Janice Jucker on how their preparing their business for an eventual sale.

September 19, 2024

Preparedness Is Critical Given Today’s Level Of Diligence

Walden Businesses’ Sara Burden on what has changed for sellers in recent years as they go through a process.

September 19, 2024

Facing Financial Ups And Downs

Chartwell Financial Advisory’s Will Bloom on how financial conditions have affected M&A.

September 12, 2024

The Stress Of A Deal

Former Plastics Distributors and Fabricators Owner Mark Abare on what it feels like to sell a closely held business.

September 12, 2024

Learning To Move Past Deal Setbacks

Hackbarth Hospitality Group’s Paul Hackbarth on picking the right opportunities and dealing with setbacks.

September 12, 2024

Dealing With Increased Rigor In Diligence

Palm Tree’s Nick Fedorchak on managing the sell-side process

September 12, 2024

Cleveland Deal Activity: Upcoming Rate Cuts Could Spark Q4 M&A Activity

MelCap Partners’ Luke Hippler elaborates on potential interest rate cuts, and highlights notable recent transactions.

September 5, 2024

Pre-Close Practices Set The Post-Close Stage

Tonka Bay Equity Partners’ Shane Slominski on the importance of the pre-deal process to the post-deal success.