The profitability of your company can be evaluated in several ways, but most investors start with calculating Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA). The investment banking team at Doeren Mayhew Capital Advisors s...

In the world of mergers and acquisitions, earnouts (also formally known as a contingent consideration) can be a useful tool to help bridge the valuation gap between a buyer and seller in the negotiation phase of a transaction. With supply chain issue...

With a new administration in the Oval Office, business owners considering to sell their business in the near future should take into account the impact of President Biden’s proposed capital gains tax increases before taking any next steps. The ...

Owning and controlling real estate is often viewed as favorable in a merger or acquisition, but how it’s handled can either make or break your deal. On the upside, owning real estate can provide the seller transaction benefits such as offering flex...

Picture this – a buyer knocks on your door with what seems like an ideal offer and all you have to do is sign a letter to execute the deal. All too often M&A advisors see business owners sign a letter of intent (LOI) without seeking proper coun...

Preparing the transition of your business can create different exit planning roadmaps depending on the state of your business or who’s at your final destination. Will it be a key member(s) of your management team or will you be succeeded by family?...

Q.  I’m looking to sell my business. Should I engage a third-party advisor to conduct financial due diligence on my company prior to going to market? Yes, working with third-party advisors experienced in due diligence can be very valuable in compl...

At any given point, a business basically has three strategic alternatives to consider – pursuing growth, restructuring to bring in more cash or selling the business – each has its own risks and rewards for the owner to consider. 1.Strategic Growt...