As we finish off a very strange year, where M&A/financing activity went from a complete halt to roaring back, reflecting pre-Pandemic levels, it begs the question, what’s in store for 2021? What are the current trends and drivers that are likely to continue into...
Many people, including M&A peers of mine are sending around analysis that suggests a heavy tax bill for sellers under a Biden administration, that looks something like the following: While this analysis suggests an initial sticker shock when comparing the...
In the roll up example below, the acquirer would be seeking $11.2mm of capital to finance two acquisitions, which grows EBITDA from $2mm to $5.25mm. Based on the below scenario, we explore different financing options, to enable the most value creation. Debt...
While private equity and strategic acquirers are fully aware of the immediate value creation and arbitrage from add-on acquisitions, which Harbor Ridge Capital frequently sells companies to such parties, I repeatedly have discussions with founders that are interested...
Harbor Ridge Capital has been covering the technology services and vertical software industries within the lower middle market ($5-50mm in revenue) for over 15 years, and while we primarily represent CEOs in a sale or capital raise, we’ve augmented this practice by...
Now more than ever entrepreneurs are being inundated with inbound inquiries about M&A and or funding. With the flooding of inquiries, and entrepreneurs busy running their companies, how are they to know who to speak with vs. ignore? See below for upfront questions...
