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The Dreaded “Re-Trade”: Best Practices to Avoid Them

In the M&A world, there are few terms as dreaded as the “Re-Trade”.  The continued market uncertainty, coupled with increased buyer scrutiny and diligence, likely increases the possibility of ‘re-trades’ for the coming year. However, proactive business owners can mitigate this risk. Re-trade: But I have an agreement! The most critical stage of any M&A...
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Mid-Market PE in 3Q Sees Valuations Surge in Softening Economy

Republished from GF Data an ACG Company ‍“Risk Off” is the name of the game for mid-market private equity professionals, according to GF Data’s November report. The third quarter saw a marked surge in valuations accompanied by substantial increases in equity contributions and cost of capital due to a slowing economy and successive interest-rate increases. GF Data’s...
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Family Business Playbook: Merging Generations – CMG Insights Contributor Series

‍ We are delighted to launch our first “CMG Insights – Contributor Series” featuring Francois de Visscher, President of de Visscher Advisors.  During this video Q&A session, CMG’s Michael Carter and Francois share their insights on the ever-changing landscape of family business advisory from generational succession to liquidity options in today’s environment. Click the video...
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Transitioning Management to the Next Generation – CMG Insights Contributor Series

‍ We are delighted to launch our first “CMG Insights – Contributor Series” featuring Francois de Visscher, President of de Visscher Advisors.  During this video Q&A session, CMG’s Michael Carter and Francois share their insights on the ever-changing landscape of family business advisory from generational succession to liquidity options in today’s environment. Click the video...
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What are the options if a portion of the family wants to sell? – CMG Insights Contributor Series

‍ We are delighted to launch our first “CMG Insights – Contributor Series” featuring Francois de Visscher, President of de Visscher Advisors.  During this video Q&A session, CMG’s Michael Carter and Francois share their insights on the ever-changing landscape of family business advisory from generational succession to liquidity options in today’s environment. Click the video...
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Liquidity & Growth Capital Options for Family Businesses – CMG Insights Contributor Series

‍ We are delighted to launch our first “CMG Insights – Contributor Series” featuring Francois de Visscher, President of de Visscher Advisors.  During this video Q&A session, CMG’s Michael Carter and Francois share their insights on the ever-changing landscape of family business advisory from generational succession to liquidity options in today’s environment. Click the video...
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What Has Changed in the Family Advisory Business?: CMG Insights Contributor Series

‍ We are delighted to launch our first “CMG Insights – Contributor Series” featuring Francois de Visscher, President of de Visscher Advisors.  During this video Q&A session, CMG’s Michael Carter and Francois share their insights on the ever-changing landscape of family business advisory from generational succession to liquidity options in today’s environment. Click the video...
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Responding to a Knock on Your Door

Unsolicited offers to acquire your business can come as a surprise. Active professional acquirers (both strategic buyers and private equity investors) use M&A as a driver of growth and proactively reach out to targeted businesses regularly to evaluate potential acquisitions. Before opening the door, it is important to evaluate the opportunity and respond accordingly.  ...
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Should Taxes Be the Tail That Wags the Dog?

In his first address to a joint session of Congress on April 28th, President Biden proposed sweeping changes to the tax code that could alter the after-tax economics of selling a business. Deciding whether and when to sell a company is already an emotionally fraught decision for most owners. It becomes even more so in...
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SPACs: Is there a new exit option in town?

Traditional exit alternatives for a middle market, privately-held company include a sale to a strategic buyer, a recapitalization with a private equity investor or an initial public offering (IPO).  A once out-of-favor option has recently emerged as one of Wall Street’s hottest trends in the form of selling to a SPAC.  A SPAC is a...
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