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When considering a sale of your business, readiness and pre-transaction planning play a pivotal role in determining the success of a transaction.
Chinook Capital Advisors had the privilege of hosting two outstanding undergraduate interns during Summer 2024, Harrison Lyons and Jadon Sansgaard. They've shared their experiences about the program.
Working capital analysis is a key value component and piece of financial due diligence when selling a business.
Comprehensive planning ahead of a transaction with input from an investment banker and a wealth advisor can make the difference between “hitting your number” and “leaving money on the table.”
Chinook was fortunate to have two fantastic undergraduate interns for Summer 2022, Katie Braden and Jordan Kauffman. They've shared their experiences about the program.
Rolling Equity in a transaction diversifies a business owner’s risk profile by taking chips off the table while still holding meaningful equity with significant upside.
COVID has transformed nearly every aspect of daily life, including the performance of privately held businesses.
Selling a business is complex, and since there are no “do-overs”, it is worth the extra effort, time, and money to be properly prepared.
A key metric that is relied on with the market approach is normalized earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA).
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