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Where does an ESOP fit among the options? Before evaluating any single path, it helps to understand all the potential options. Path What it optimizes for The main trade-off Full...
Introduction: What is an F-Reorganization? If you own an S corporation and you are thinking about selling in the next few years, there is a good chance a private equity...
We were recently asked a simple but important question by a business owner: “What questions should I be asking in preparation for the sale of my business?” Some business owners...
How Are Businesses Valued? Oh Wait, There Are Three Valuation Methodologies – So Which One Do I Use?
Business valuation is always front of mind for business owners and investors, but how does it work. We regularly get questions like – How is AR and inventory treated? Do...
One common question Chinook receives from business owners is why would a transaction fail to close? In short, not every transaction makes it over the finish line. Its true. Sometimes, deals...
Introduction: What is QSBS? The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025, includes enhancements to Internal Revenue Code Section 1202, Qualified...
What is the Number One Value Destroyer When You Go To Sell Your Business? Not Addressing Owner Dependency….. But How? Strengthening Owners and their Leadership Teams for Transition Evolving from Operator to...
The Hidden Pitfalls Business Owners Should Know When it comes time to sell your business, one of the first decisions you will face is how to go about it. If...
(In other words, I’m not ready to consider a sale today – but what should I be doing to build value, make my company more sellable, and reduce taxes?) Why Plan Now?...
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This report, published twice a year, provides an update on M&A activity, focusing on global, national, and Pacific Northwest trends. Selected transactions are profiled with an Enterprise Value (EV) between $5 million and $100 million.
