The Covid-19 pandemic has caused global turmoil, socially and economically. Companies have faced unprecedented changes in customer needs, revenue cycles, and staffing models. Throughout 2020 there has been uncertainty about company sustainability, customer demand, availability of capital, and the logistical challenges brought about by social...
In spite of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 has proven to be a banner year for tech acquisitions. Agile companies stand to grow in the wake of the crisis, especially those that offer remote learning, telehealth, or other vital services. These are some of the biggest...
The COVID pandemic has enormously affected M&A transactions. Following two months of paralysis, it began acting as a major driver of digitization in the European market. Many observers initially believed 2020 would be a major year for deals, and are now having to downgrade those...
Keeping a product or service around that isn’t pulling its weight might be a bad idea. You may have invested a good deal of time and resources into its development, but if that product or service is no longer contributing to your bottom line, it...
About half of Americans are suffering from clinically significant signs of depression or anxiety thanks to the COVID crisis and its fallout. The mental health aspects of this crisis may be even worse than the physical health toll. But it is not all doom and...
Tech is so hot this year that even a pandemic that has sent the economy to a screeching halt can’t slow it. Tech stocks have already rebounded from the coronavirus better than other market sectors. Now it looks like we’ll see more deals and IPOs...
There is no doubt that the COVID-19 situation seems to change every day. The disruption and chaos that the pandemic has injected into both daily life and business is obvious. Just as it is often difficult to keep track of the ebbs and flows of...
Whether integrating new product lines or opening into new markets, acquiring a company can be highly rewarding. Tech firms may gain access to new intellectual property, allowing them to jump over their competition with less effort than doing so would otherwise require. Yet M&A is...
Sellers generally desire all-cash transactions; however, partial seller financing is often necessary in middle market company transactions. Furthermore, sellers who demand all-cash deals typically receive a lower purchase price than they would have if the deal were structured differently. Although buyers may be able to pay...
M&A the Right Way, Part 2: Evaluating M&A Candidates Channel pros in the market to buy or merge need to thoroughly vet candidates for business strategy, financial health, and cultural fit. By Megan Santosus IN THE QUEST to grow your business, acquiring or merging with another channel pro...