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Following is an example of our work, results, and approaches to sticky situations, opportunities and challenges. Traditional, Post-LOI Market Diligence - A Case Study Problem: An excited client was slightly nervous. They were pursuing a proprietary deal in an obscure, niche-y space. Management had no data on the external market dynamics Unwilling to share customer lists Not…

An Article Synopsis This article, "Top 5 Reasons Private Equity is So Successful at M&A", published by Woodruff-Sawyer & Co (an insurance brokerage and consulting firm), strives to explain why businesses owned by private equity often outperform peer group competitors and increase their value substantially. "...why businesses owned by private equity often outperform peer group competitors and increase their…

For both corporate acquirers and private equity investors, the key to a successful transaction is effective commercial due diligence. In this video, Jeff Haxer, a partner with Bain's Healthcare practice, discusses a few lessons that corporate acquirers can learn from PE investors.

As the M&A market heats up again, there are obvious difficulties in selecting the best deals for which to submit IOIs. Getting comfortable with today’s high valuations can be a tall order. Meeting the expectations of bankers running quick processes is trying, as well. And while debt is flowing, lenders seem to have become more…