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Valuation

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Image: The ROI of True Transaction Readiness
M&A

From the Buyer's Desk: The ROI of True Transaction Readiness

After looking at nearly 300 potential acquisitions, I’m convinced the deals that fail usually don't fail because the business is bad. They fail because the business is illegible.
22 Sep 2025 5 min read
The Mirage of "Dry Powder" in Lower Middle Market Buyouts
PrivateEquity

The Mirage of "Dry Powder" in Lower Middle Market Buyouts

In conversations with dozens of business owners over the last three years, one phrase comes up constantly: "There is a record amount of private equity dry powder looking for a home." While technically true, this statement is a dangerous mirage for sellers and owners of lower middle market
24 Apr 2025 2 min read
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