An in-depth and practical exploration of middle-market mergers and acquisitions from leading experts in the field
In the newly revised Second Edition of Middle Market M & A: Handbook for Advisors, Investors, and Business Owners, mergers and acquisitions experts Kenneth H. Marks, Christian W. Blees, Michael R. Nall, and Thomas A. Stewart deliver a comprehensive overview of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic transactions of privately held companies with revenues between $5 and $500 million per year.
You'll discover the market trends, perspectives, and strategies commonly affecting business transitions in all phases of a deal, as well as the processes and core subject areas (e.g. valuation, structure, taxation, due diligence, etc.) required to successfully navigate and close transactions in the private capital markets.
The latest edition of this handbook includes new discussions about:
* The middle market landscape and the evolution and impact of private equity on the private capital markets
* The concepts of mergers and acquisitions from an owner's point of view
* Ways in which transition and value growth planning can optimize the value owners and investors can realize in sell-side and buy-side transactions
* New technologies being used in the M&A process
Perfect for advisors, investors, and business owners, the new edition of Middle Market M & A is a must-read roadmap of the strategic transaction landscape that provides solid, practical guidance for attorneys, accountants, investment bankers, corporate development, exit planners, investors, lenders and the owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders of middle market companies.
An in-depth and practical exploration of middle-market mergers and acquisitions from leading experts in the field
In this Second Edition of Middle Market M & A: Handbook for Advisors, Investors, and Business Owners, M&A experts Kenneth H. Marks, Christian W. Blees, Michael R. Nall, and Thomas A. Stewart deliver a comprehensive overview of mergers, acquisitions, and divestiture transactions of privately held companies with annual revenues between $5 and $500 million.
This handbook is a practical, field-tested reference and playbook for selling, buying, and recapitalizing businesses with private equity and strategic buyers in mind. Middle Market M&A is written to provide a real-world roadmap for middle-market transactions. Rather than a purely academic treatment, it focuses on the actual frictions of privately held deals: imperfect information, tax complexity, financing constraints, and post-closing issues.
You'll learn how to:
- Prepare a middle-market business for sale and avoid mistakes that diminish value
- Design a sell-side process that attracts the right buyers
- Navigate deal structures, rollover equity, and management incentives
- Anticipate tax, legal, and financing issues that can derail middle-market transactions
This is an excellent guide for owner transitions and exit planning. Grounded in extensive transaction experience and industry knowledge, this handbook provides proven strategies, frameworks, perspectives, and concepts to improve the likelihood of getting a middle market transaction completed while preserving and enhancing value. It is a go-to resource for attorneys, accountants, investment bankers, M&A advisors, exit planners, investors, corporate development, and business owners.
