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NDAs are Legal Armor
October 1, 2021
In M&A transactions, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are an essential part of the process. Confidential or sensitive information, such as the fact that the business is for sale, financial information, customer information, proprietary details and trade ...
Preparing for Due Diligence
September 17, 2021
There’s a sense of relief when a buyer and seller have agreed upon a letter of intent, and it may seem like the hard part is over. The LOI is a significant milestone to be ...
LOIs are a Big Deal
May 11, 2021
In the M&A process, the Letter of Intent, or LOI, is the step that tells the seller that the buyer is serious about an acquisition. This is the document a buyer and seller will sign ...
Understanding Private Equity Groups
April 7, 2021
Private Equity Groups (PEGs) can be a great resource to acquire or invest in a company. Not all PEGs are alike, so it’s important to have a good understanding of the differences so sellers know ...
Valuing Your Business Now
November 9, 2020
Although we are still in the midst of a pandemic, the M&A market has been active for many industry segments. Whether your business has been faced with difficulty or it has done well during this ...
eSolutions Sells to Waystar
August 12, 2020
Waystar, a leading provider of healthcare payments software, announced a definitive agreement to acquire eSolutions, a revenue cycle technology company with unique Medicare-specific solutions. In bringing these two industry leaders together, Waystar will be the first ...
MSTS Sells to Corsair Capital
July 30, 2020
Corsair Capital LLC, one of the longest standing private equity firms focused on business and financial services, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire MSTS, a global B2B payment and credit ...
Mergers & Acquisitions and the coronavirus
April 13, 2020
Heading into 2020, mergers and acquisitions in Kansas City were riding a 15-year high, with expectations for another banner year. The coronavirus pandemic has changed that. Mike O’Malley, president of O’Keeffe & O’Malley Inc. in Overland ...
Working Capital – No Surprises
April 8, 2020
Negotiating working capital when selling a business can be one of the most contentious issues of the entire process, often because the seller does not expect it to be included in the purchase price. But ...
Terracon Builds Its Presence in the Mid-Atlantic Region
February 7, 2020
Terracon announced its acquisition of Skelly and Loy, headquartered in Harrisburg, Pa. S&L is a privately held environmental consulting and engineering services company, with more than 50 years serving public- and private-sector clients in the ...