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Buyer or Seller: Is It a Zero-Sum Game?
With the U.S. economy in its 10th consecutive year of growth, business owners continue to hear that M&A is a sellers’ market, which to most instinctively means it’s a good time to be a seller and a bad time to be a buyer.
Deal Size Premium: Why Acquisitions Can Be Attractive
When considering the value of a business, an important and often overlooked component is a “size premium” available to mainly larger businesses.
Risk Factors Affecting Business Value
Is your leadership team aware of and focused on what protects and drives value and profit in your business?
Know and Maximize Your Net Proceeds
Learn the basics of how net proceeds are calculated so you can better understand how it influences a decision to sell.
M&A Quarterly – September 2019
The latest happenings at Taureau Group and statistics from the mergers and acquisitions market.
Looking to Sell Your Business? Read This First
Thinking about selling your business? With the number of exit options and decisions you have as a business owner, the process can feel overwhelming. However, planning ahead can drive the most economically beneficial and stress-free transaction.
M&A Quarterly – June 2019
The latest happenings at Taureau Group and statistics from the mergers and acquisitions market.
Purchase Agreement Focus: What Are Indemnification Baskets and Caps?
When Taureau Group negotiates a letter of intent or purchase agreement, whether on behalf of buyer or seller, one of the more important considerations are indemnification provisions related to the representations and warranties (“reps and warranties”).
M&A Quarterly – March 2019
The latest happenings at Taureau Group and statistics from the mergers and acquisitions market.
Due Diligence Expectations
Upon execution of a Letter of Intent (LOI), a buyer will likely commence an extensive due diligence process. This later-stage part of the deal cycle is absolutely critical to a successful transaction, but is something not often discussed or fully understood by potential sellers ahead of time.
Driving Value in Manufacturing
M&A market continues its strong trajectory in 2019 fueled by business growth objectives, available resources from raised private equity funds and growing corporate balance sheets, debt financing available from commercial and mezzanine lenders, and an overall positive economy.
Consider Private Equity Investors as Buyers
Owners who are selling a business can be faced with numerous options and plenty of decisions. Learn why you shouldn’t discredit private equity investors as a potential buyer for your business.
Taureau Group Announces Ownership Change
Taureau Group owners and managing directors Ann Hanna and Corey Vanderpoel have entered into an agreement to purchase the shares of Taureau Group that have been owned by Schenck, a CPA and consulting firm, with the transaction expected to close January 1, 2019.
M&A Quarterly – December 2018
The latest happenings at Taureau Group and statistics from the mergers and acquisitions market.
Selling a Business? Tips for Evaluating a Buyer’s Letter of Intent
When selling your business, the terms often involve more than just a purchase price. This list of questions can help you determine which buyers are serious and have the ability to close the deal based on their letter of intent (LOI), as well as determine who might be the best fit for you and your…
