“It's a knick-knack, Patty Whack, give the frog a loan.” The joke illustrates a concept that even kids get: if you want to borrow money, you need to give something of value to the lender in return. 

Selling a company or raising institutional capital is definitely a team sport. Your deal dream team won't come together overnight, so before you plan to transact, you'll need to hire or develop your internal leadership team and build relationships with external partners.

Bridgepoint Investment Banking recommends business owners to explore the potential deals with both types of buyers, you should understand the differences in their focus and deal process.

IT Services company valuations and earnings have seen consistent expansion with minimal cyclicality.

Physical Therapy companies are currently trading at a median multiple of 11.8x (TEV / LTM EBITDA), down from the most recent cycle peak of 13.8x reached in June 2015.

When to Tell What to Whom: Effective Acquisition Communications

Timing the sale of a company requires preparation long before the owner puts the result of their efforts on the market. 

‘Tis the season of giving, which got us thinking about how and when businesses make charitable contributions. Many owners see this as a way to give back to the community that supported the company and helped it grow. 

Mergers and acquisitions, two very similar but very different business transitions.  Mike Anderson, Managing Director at Bridgepoint Investment Bank broke down the difference in the most recent issue of the Midlands Business Journal.  Anderson was asked to break down these two ideas and how companies should approach a sale, by Lee Nelson, staff writer of the Midlands Business Journal.  

The notion that capital strategies can eliminate personal guarantees!