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11 Fun Ways to Show Employees You’re Thankful
From the Kasper & Associates family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! From TINYpulse: ************************************** 11 Fun Ways to Show Employees You Are Thankful by Sabrina Son 1. Take the team to lunch Thanksgiving week is slow for a lot of industries, so you can afford to cut out for a few hours and treat your employees […]
Associate Spotlight: Lud Jones
Lud Jones: Senior Associate (817)738-4220, ext. 105 Jones@KasperAssociates.com Lud Jones is a Senior Associate of Kasper & Associates since 2002. A CPA since 1967, Mr. Jones is a seasoned executive with a distinguished career which has included many professional achievements. He has over 25 years experience in the asset management and insurance consulting business, and […]
Buyer-Side Search
Kasper & Associates has been retained by an Industrial Supply Company in Texas seeking a strategic acquisition. Some operational parameters of interest to the buyer include, but are not necessarily limited to the following: Industrial, maintenance, janitorial and manufacturing supplies and/or equipment providers Operations in Texas and/or Oklahoma Preferred Annual Sales Revenue: $5.0 to 20.0 […]
Guest Blogger: Community Foundation of North Texas
An important aspect of a business sale transaction is the seller’s plan for the use of the proceeds of a sale. Business owners interested in charitable giving, or those wanting to maximize their giving potential following a business sale, should look into Community Foundation of North Texas and the benefits it provides donors and North […]
K&A Success Story: Dollamur Sport Surfaces
We really enjoy seeing former client companies succeed following a transaction. Dollamur Sport Surfaces is one of those success stories! From the Fort Worth Star-Telegram: ******************************** New indoor turf sparks expansion for Fort Worth company Dollamur Sports Surfaces introduces portable indoor turf product for schools Company expanding manufacturing near its base at old Ranch Style […]
Preventing Seller’s Remorse in a Mid-Market Deal
Advice to business owners on how to move toward “the ideal sale”. Key quote: “…in evaluating the opportunities, remember that the buyer that you select will be your partner for a couple of years. The downstream of the transaction and the transition period may be longer than you think.” From Divestopedia: **************************************** Preventing Seller’s Remorse in […]
The Window of Vulnerability in an M&A Transaction
All three reasons why “Time Kills Deals”. Beware of buyers that attempt to use delay tactics in order to gain negotiating edge. The best way to combat this is by having your M&A specialist communicate with multiple parties. Buyers will move ahead more quickly and will come forward with their best offer if they know […]
Maintaining Confidentiality in M&A
Next to selling price, confidentiality is the second-most important concern for many sellers. From Axial Forum: **************************************** Maintaining Confidentiality in M&A By Samuel Howard It’s the ultimate dealmaker’s paradox: that special something that makes a business valuable and attractive to investors is also a matter of utmost secrecy. As a seller or buyer looking to take […]
Kasper & Associates Market Update
Along with the return of 100 degree temperatures in Texas (You didn’t think we’d avoid that, did you?), Kasper & Associates is seeing the return of steadier deal flow to the M&A marketplace. We believe the two main factors for the recent surge in seller activity are (1) improved business performance which increases company value, […]
Associate Spotlight: Leland Clemons
Leland Clemons has been a Senior Associate at Kasper & Associates since 2012. During his professional career, Mr. Clemons has served in various management positions in commercial and investment banking as well as real estate development management. He continues to offer strategic planning services for middle market companies in manufacturing, retail and service industries. Providing […]
