Answering the Bell For years many of you have been in a prize fight as a business owner. You’ve gotten out of your corner of the ring even when you didn’t feel like doing so. You’ve answered the bell and taken punches from all sides — bureaucratic regulators, irate employees, shoddy competitors. You’ve landed some […]
To whom is interested, I am pleased to announce the sale of ANZEA Textiles recently, that was brokered by Kasper & Associates. I had known Ed Kasper since 1985 when I was looking for a small acquisition. We spent some time together during that period getting to know each other. ANZEA was formed in 1990 […]
Yes, negotiating a transaction can be painful and time-consuming. Especially if you try to go it alone like the author and her brother appear to have done. Her story is an excellent endorsement for having a professional M&A advisor involved to oversee the process, assist with negotiations, advise about potential deal structures and take care […]
Written by John Carvalho in Divestopedia 3 Simple Ways to Start an Exit Plan in 2021 The new year always brings about a sense of a new beginning and planning for the future. Starting a new diet, hitting the gym or saving more money are all common New Year’s resolutions. Oftentimes committing to a small […]
While this article overstates the length of time it takes to prepare a business for a sale, the description of the burden of ownership is accurate, especially following a challenging year. “Yet even in good times owning a business can be a burden. It could be that the money gets really tight — with personally […]
Our friends at Boyne Capital in Miami published the following white paper outlining important aspects for business owners to consider when selecting an attorney in a business sale transaction. K&A has worked with a wide variety of legal counsel over the years and wholeheartedly agree with the need for a competent and experienced attorney to […]
C.F. Stinson LLC, based in Rochester Hills, Michigan, has acquired ANZEA Textiles, the Fort Worth contract fabric company which is known for leading edge colors, bold designs and high performance textiles. Stinson has been a recognized leader for 70 years as a preferred source of commercial textiles. ANZEA will maintain its operations and facilities in […]
* * F O R I M M E D I A T E R E L E A S E * * A group of local investors formed Woodie Woods Plumbing, LLC and has acquired the assets of Waters Plumbing, Inc., the corporate entity operating Fort Worth’s historic Woodie Woods Plumbing. Founded in 1954 […]
While the author offers a somewhat pessimistic view of life after a Private Equity sale, he does illustrate why the highest bidder is not always the best buyer for your business. It’s imperative to know who you’re going to be partnering with, what their track record is with other entrepreneurs and what their expectations will […]
Andrews Tool Company (ATC), an Arlington, Texas manufacturer of Power Feed machinery used by airframe companies, has been sold by Kasper & Associates (K&A). Super advisory work was provided by Lud Jones of K&A so that all parties including the ATC Owner (widow of company founder), ATC’s General Manager and the new Owner are quite […]