Many private-equity transactions are structured as an equity purchase (e.g., stock) rather than as a direct asset purchase. Sellers often prefer an equity sale because they expect to receive preferential capital gain treatment on any resulting gain and typically require a gross-up for any ordinary...
It is estimated that over half of all business sales fall apart during the due diligence phase. This can be demoralizing to a seller that has spent countless resources on positioning the company for sale, polishing the marketing materials, and negotiating the Letter of Intent....
The M&A market continues to be strong for sellers bolstered by limited availability of investment options, increasing cash reserves of investors, and stalled organic growth opportunities. This continues to be good news for sellers.STRATEGIC BUYER FOCUSStrategic buyers are looking for growth. Earnings per share (EPS)...