By: Duane Donner Most companies are valued by applying a multiple to the businesses EBITDA (earnings before interest taxes, depreciation, and amortization). However, buyers will closely examine the revenue streams generating that EBITDA and assess the quality thereof. Here are a few things buyers will look for when assessing a company’s revenue streams. 1. Revenue…
Birmingham, AL (November 11, 2021) – Founders is pleased to announce that T-TEK Material Handling has been acquired by Holleway Capital Partners, a St. Louis-based private equity firm focused on investments in manufacturers and distributors of industrial products. T-TEK Material Handling was exclusively advised by principals of Founders Advisors. T-TEK Material Handling, based in Montgomery,…
By Gene Bazemore and Kendrick VinarThis article was originally published on ControlDesign.com. Many owners of industrial technology companies who want to sell their businesses have misconceptions around the deal process. These misconceptions set them up for disappointment and can even kill the deal. The first misconception we often see relates to confusion around how purchase…
By: Michael White As 2021 begins to draw to a close, there are several key takeaways from mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity that are informative for business owners and entrepreneurs as they begin their planning cycle for 2022. M&A activity in 2021 is at all-time highs across industries. According to Dealogic, companies have announced transactions…
By: Dennis Coker Key Trends Given the strong performance that construction materials companies have experienced over the past six months, most of the key players are revising their outlook for 2H in favor of higher financial targets. Much of this growth is a result of increased residential construction, the rising number of housing starts, and the…
Observations Despite the fear due to the COVID-19 Delta variant, the market remains active because of tax law discussions, recovering credit markets, and high levels of buyer dry powder. Combined, announced, and recently completed deal counts continue to near record levels. As the M&A market continues to persevere, confidence in the overall health of the…