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5 Common Issues Surrounding an M&A Deal
If you are thinking of selling your business, it pays to plan ahead. Understanding common issues surrounding M&A deals before entering the market can help set you up for a lucrative future deal to meet your exit objectives. Doeren Mayhew Capital Advisors shares five things every seller should know about completing an M&A deal. 1. Know Your Most Beneficial Timing Business owners will never know the “perfect” time to sell, but typically, it is when a business is on the rise. Profitability and high growth attract the buyer’s eye. In some cases, once a business has reached its peak, the buyer will begin ...
READ NOWDMCA Assists Majestic Industries in Sale
TROY, MICH. – June 9, 2015 – Michigan investment bank Doeren Mayhew Capital Advisors successfully facilitated the sale of Michigan-based Majestic Industries, Inc. to Tooling Technology Holdings, a portfolio company of GenNx360 Capital Partners. As the exclusive financial advisors to Majestic Industries, Inc., Doeren Mayhew Capital Advisors assisted the manufacturer of progressive and transfer dies to find the buyer, negotiate optimal transaction structure and terms, and facilitate the closing of the sale process. “The professionals at Doeren Mayhew Capital Advisors were awesome to work with. They made this experience as good as we ever thought possible. I think their integrated approach and ...
READ NOW4 Due Diligence Issues That Warrant Concern
Due diligence is the process of determining whether representations — legal, financial and otherwise — made by a business seller are true and whether the buyer’s proposed bid is fair based on these representations. The purpose of due diligence is to uncover weaknesses or uncertainties that might prevent the transaction from meeting a buyer’s desired goals. In today’s environment, companies considering a merger or acquisition must devote considerable time and energy to performing due diligence. But novice buyers may feel uncomfortable with the process, unsure of what to look for and what might constitute a legitimate “red flag.” That’s why it ...
READ NOWDMCA Assists Jones Oil in Sale to J.A.M. Distributing Company
HOUSTON – Sept. 15, 2014 – Doeren Mayhew Capital Advisors, a full range investment banking firm, successfully facilitated the sale of its clients Jones Oil, Inc. and J.B. Jones Enterprise, Inc. (“High Tech) to J.A.M. Distributing Company, a portfolio company of Ridgemont Equity Partners. As exclusive financial advisors to Jones Oil, Inc., Doeren Mayhew Capital Advisors assisted the company in finding the optimal deal structure and navigating through the complex sale process. “Doeren Mayhew Capital Advisors value was immense throughout this long process,” said J.B. Jones, owner and CEO of Jones Oil and High Tech. “There were various challenges in transacting with ...
READ NOWDMCA Assists in Sale of Economy Metal Works
HOUSTON – August 2014 – The Houston M&A advisors at Doeren Mayhew Capital Advisors, a middle-market investment banking firm, recently assisted Economy Metal Works in selling its assets to Fortitude Specialty Manufacturing. Economy Metal Works is a custom metal fabricator serving the oil and gas industry in Houston since 1931. Serving as exclusive financial advisor, Doeren Mayhew Capital Advisors guided the client through all aspects of the transaction, which culminated in an earnout agreement between the two sellers and the new buyer. “This acquisition provides an avenue for Fortitude Specialty Manufacturing to expand into a value-added manufacturing niche within the energy sector,” ...
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