Businesses in the print and graphics industry have been forced to make massive adjustments during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those with retail customers lived in uncertainty while waiting out shutdowns, and others that served the event vertical are still waiting for their...
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Top 25 Lower Middle Market Investment Banks [Q2 2022]
JD Merit is thrilled to once again be recognized among the Top 25 Lower Middle Market Investment Banks. We’re honored to serve so many clients by delivering market-leading outcomes.
Tech Sector M&A is Expected to Remain Active Throughout the Year
M&A deals nationally and globally last year were the highest on record, with tech as the leading sector.
Net Promoter Score 2022
Not only do we survey our clients anonymously, but we also survey buyers of our clients’ companies.
M&A Panel Discussion
2022 Banking & Finance Visionaries
Each of the selected senior-level executives demonstrated success and accomplishment during the last 24 months along with leadership in their organizations, while impacting change within their communities.
Mergers & Acquisitions Awards 2022
8 Transaction Killers and How to Avoid Them
M&A, Sell-side, Corporate Divestitures, Exit Planning, Restructuring & Special Situations
Deal Killers and How to Avoid Them You hired an investment banker and ran an effective process. You've received tons of interest, dozens of Indications of Interest near or above your expected closing price for your company, and you're feeling pretty good right now....
10 reasons why now is the right time to sell
Selling a Business, Sell-side, Strategic Advisory, Business Valuation, Exit Planning
10 Reasons Why Now is the Right Time to Sell Traditional wisdom touts that you should never attempt to "time the market," but a preponderance of evidence suggests NOW is the best time to sell your company. 1. Economy Post-COVID, the economy is rebounding....
Selling your business is like running a marathon
Selling a Business, Sell-side, Exit Planning, Value Creation
Many Entrepreneurs wake up one day and think, “I want to sell.” Some have a health scare or are forced into it. Some receive the coveted letter “XYZ Acquisition Company has been retained and has a qualified client looking to buy YOUR business” (Beware!). And some are...
The 3 most common deal killers
Strategic Advisory, Business Valuation, Exit Planning, Selling a Business, Sell-side
The 3 Most Common Deal Killers Kirk Michie | Candor Advisors I once worked with a client who firmly believed his business was worth $80-$100 mm. No discounted cash flow analysis, no precedent transaction work, and nothing specific to comparable market feedback fueled...
Defending your equity value
Business Valuation, Exit Planning, Value Creation, Valuation, M&A, Strategic Advisory
Defending Your Equity Value - Key Steps to Realizing Maximum Value in Your Business In 1960, as he concluded a legendary career in baseball, Ted Williams stood in front of his locker at Fenway Park while mired in one of the few slumps of his career. He told a pack of...
10 ways to make your business more valuable – Part 2
Selling a Business, Valuation, M&A, Sell-side, Business Valuation, Exit Planning
10 Ways to Make Your Business More Valuable – Part 2 In case you missed it or have landed here, please see: https://jdmerit.com/business-valuation/10-ways-to-make-your-business-more-valuable/ If you are considering selling your company at some point in the future, you...
10 ways to make your business more valuable – Part 1
Valuation, M&A, Sell-side, Strategic Advisory, Business Valuation, Exit Planning
10 Ways to Make Your Business More Valuable If you are considering selling your company in the future, you are likely wondering how much your company may be worth and what makes a business attractive to potential buyers. To help you understand those dynamics, my...
8 Things you NEED to do before you sell your Business
Restructuring & Special Situations, Value Creation, Sell-side, Owner Considerations, M&A Education & Market, Corporate Divestitures, Strategic Advisory, Exit Planning
While we are surprised by the potential "deal killers" every time we execute the sale of a business, there are a few things that remain constant. Our job as Investment Bankers is to maximize your value in the market by finding the right fit between you and a buyer....
Take Share to Regain Value
M&A, Sell-side, Owner Considerations, Exit Planning, Value Creation
Take Share to Regain Value The problem facing many businesses and owners is how to regain revenues and earnings in 2021 after a COVID-19 affected 2020. Those that figure this out will 'take share' (market share) and create significant value. After nearly a year...
Business as “Unusual” – 5 Things To Survive the Next Quarter
Growth Capital, Exit Planning, Restructuring & Special Situations, Value Creation, Industry Insights, Managing Risk, M&A, Owner Considerations
1. Retention is the new growth. In a shrinking revenue environment, smart companies must ensure they keep their existing customers happy. Objectively, many companies do not have the time (or cash) to pursue new business which is a riskier pursuit than keeping your...
Should I Sell My Business Now, Or Hold Off A Few Years?
Exit Planning, Restructuring & Special Situations, Value Creation, M&A, Sell-side, Owner Considerations, Strategic Advisory
Many business owners struggle with whether to sell their business or hold on a bit longer. Their trepidation is rooted in their uncertainty over which option yields the most rewarding outcome. We often see this level of doubt creep in with business owners who have a...