M&A Mistake #10: Over-Complicated Deal Structure by Jonathan Brabrand
One challenge sellers face in the final closing phase of the transaction is the onset of deal fatigue, exhaustion that often turns into hopelessness that
M&A Mistake #9: No Negotiating Leverage by Jonathan Brabrand
Colette Anderson is the former CEO and managing partner of NT Brands, the parent company of a portfolio of premium consumer brands in several active
M&A Mistake #8: No Strategic Plan by Jonathan Brabrand
Buyers seek to acquire companies at an inflection point, where their capital and partnership can make an exponential difference to the future of the business.
Transact Capital Advises Mapcom Systems on its Sale to Battery Ventures
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 9, 2020 Transact Capital Advises Mapcom Systems on its Sale to Battery Ventures RICHMOND, Va. – Transact Capital Partners, a
M&A Mistake #7: Over-Emphasis on Price by Jonathan Brabrand
Ask any business owner what the primary goal of a sale process is, and chances are their top answer will be to maximize purchase price.
M&A Mistake #6: Avoidable Surprises by Jonathan Brabrand
There are many reasons M&A deals fail to close. Macro factors, like changes in tax laws, an economic slowdown, or an unexpected rise in interest
M&A Mistake #5: Pre-Judging Potential Buyers by Jonathan Brabrand
It is critically important for business owners to fully understand the various options available to them, both in terms of buyer categories and specific companies
M&A Mistake #4: Lack of Preparation by Jonathan Brabrand
First-time sellers are often surprised by the amount of work that needs to be completed at the beginning of an M&A process. Having labored over
M&A Mistake #3: Poor Positioning by Jonathan Brabrand
Positioning is one of the most powerful and yet most underutilized tools that business owners have at their disposal when selling their company. Positioning is
M&A Mistake #2: Having No Successor to the Owner by Jonathan Brabrand
One of the most important factors that I’ve seen in over twenty years of M&A that drives a successful exit is the depth and quality