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LinkedIn: A Modern Tool for M&A Due Diligence
Thanks to Stephanie Perryman with Regions Bank in Fort Worth for recommending this article. While it’s become commonplace for employers to use social media in evaluating potential hires as part of the interview process, this is the first report I’ve seen about using it in M&A transactions. I’m sure it won’t be the last! From […]
2015 Best & Worst States for Business
Chief Executive Magazine has ranked the U.S. states for business environment, and once again Texas tops the list: http://chiefexecutive.net/best-worst-states-business/2015
Remembering Nate Vail
Brig. General (Ret.) Nate Vail truly embodied the term “Officer and a Gentleman”. The former K&A Senior Associate will always be remembered fondly by the K&A family on whom his influence is still felt. We offer prayers and condolences to the family of a true American Patriot. ********************************** Nathan C. Vail (1934-2015) Retired Brig. Gen. […]
Market Update: A Deal Like No Other
The following article from the Axial Forum details how unique a business sale transaction is. The M&A Specialists at Kasper & Associates have a passion for shepherding clients through these life-changing occasions, drawing on the firm’s experience in over 300 transactions since 1984. ******************************************* “A Deal Like No Other: Selling a Business” By Samuel Howard […]
There’s a Perfect Storm Approaching for Exiting Business Owners
We’ve been hearing predictions of the upcoming “Seller Tsunami” for a number of years now. This article details predictions as to what this will mean for business owners and what they can do to prepare. From Axial Forum: **************************************** There’s a Perfect Storm Approaching for Exiting Business Owners By Gary Ampulski , Midwest Genesis On January 1, 2011 […]
Why One Entrepreneur Isn’t Taking the Bait When It Comes to ABC’s Shark Tank
Sam Hogg, a venture capital investor with Open Prairie Ventures, takes issue with the popular venture-backing TV show. From the February 2015 issue of Entrepreneur: ****************************** Why One Entrepreneur Isn’t Taking the Bait When It Comes to ABC’s Shark Tank I teach a business class at a university here in Michigan, and it pains me to discuss ABC’s Shark Tank with […]
Investment Bankers Don’t Have Magic Words
Not only is it not voodoo, it’s also not rocket science. Experience goes a long way to navigating the selling process. From Divestopedia: *********************************************** Investment Bankers Don’t Have Magic Words By Bill Snow Takeaway: Investment bankers do not have magic words that they whisper in the ears of buyers to get them to pay more for a […]
Did You Just Call My Baby Ugly?
Tips for handling the emotional aspects of a business sale. While the discounted cash flow model described in strategy #2 isn’t completely relevant in the markets we serve, pay attention to strategy #3. From Inc.com: ***************************************** Did You Just Call My Baby Ugly? It’s easy for negotiations to get unnecessarily ugly. Here’s how to better […]
Believe it or Not, One State is Almost Entirely Responsible for All Net Job Growth Since 2007
Key Quote: “…job creation in just one state – Texas – is solely responsible for the 1.169 million net increase in total US employment.” From IJReview: ***************************************** Believe it or Not, One State is Almost Entirely Responsible for All Net Job Growth Since 2007 BY MIKE MILLER President Obama has touted job growth under his administration during […]
M&A Advisers Proven to Improve Valuations
Not news to us, of course, but now an academic study validates our long-held claim: K&A is able to sell a company in a shorter period of time, in a more confidential manner and under more favorable terms than business owners can on their own. From Axial Forum: ************************************************** M&A Advisers Proven to Improve Valuations […]