There are some things bankers and M&A advisors seem to really love talking about: what they found in due diligence, growth opportunities, working capital, multiples, and EBITDA. M&A advisors talk
The following remarks, attributed to an Alberta business executive, are interesting for two reasons: 1) They give a helpful overview of how Alberta’s oil & gas royalties work for those
MAXIMA’s David Braun recently spoke with Alberta Venture about the scenario where owners keep a share of equity when selling their companies. This can be an attractive transaction outcome for
The latest issue of Heavy Oil & Oilsands Guidebook definitely focuses on the theme of lower oil prices and the challenges that creates. As always it is a useful overview
The best companies never rely on the boss to do the selling. Who does most of the selling in your business? Many business owners would reply, “I do.” There is
Diversification is a sound financial planning strategy, but does it work for building a company? My wife wanted to buy a new blender recently, because she burned out the motor
Most mid-market business owners do not regularly go through mergers and acquisitions, so it is generally not something they are familiar with. But for many, selling their business will be
MAXIMA is pleased to announced that we recently closed an exciting international M&A deal. With our support, Amik Oilfield Equipment & Rentals Ltd. sold a majority equity position to a
We are approaching the end of 2014 and our friends at KMSS have provided a helpful list of considerations for year-end tax planning in their recent newsletter. This as a
There are many ways to evaluate how successful your business is, but none more decisive than whether or not someone would want to buy your company. Every business eventually sells
Summer is here. For many people, that means it’s time for a vacation. While it might seem strange, this can be the perfect time to increase the value of your
The goal of any investor is: Buy low, sell high. This is a complicated issue when buying and selling stocks in public markets. It is more complicated when buying and
MAXIMA provided Transaction Advisory services to Candesto Enterprises Inc. for the sale of the business to QE2 Acquisition Corp. From Marketwired: May 01, 2014 09:30 ET QE2 Acquisition Corp. Announces
Several times a month we receive calls from business owners asking how they can sell their business without having to pay for professional help. We are happy to provide a
Every share based transaction will have to address the working capital discussion. The net outcome of a sale of business transaction will typically be adjusted lower if the vendor does
With the Sochi Olympic Games taking place this month, it is interesting to reflect back on some of the big events of the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver. In the
When business owners arrive at the inevitable “intersection of decision” to sell their business versus shutting it down the vast majority genuinely desire to have the business carry on while
This discussion is inevitable in any transaction. Both parties want the best deal. The reality is when a typical buyer and seller enter discussions the deal parameters are miles apart.
For many, January is a time of rebirth and resolutions. It’s a month to reflect on last year’s achievements and to set goals for the year ahead. Some people will
While everyone agrees it’s a good idea to “spit and polish” your business before presenting to potential buyers, not everyone understands why each buyer will view your business beyond the
Mr. & Mrs. X sat attentively listening to our presentation demonstrating the fair market value of their oilfield services business. After working through the CCF and the DCF versus comparable
A strategic buyer is one who is buying a business to expand an existing business to increase their competitive advantage. These buyers have a history of appearing to be smarter
Buyers may buy cash flow as a return on investment (ROI). Buyers typically want a business that keeps doing what it has been doing and generating cash flow reliably, which
Buyers have 3 primary reasons for buying a business: 1. Buying a job. Many events in life can lead a person to do some soul searching. This may lead them
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