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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).
A QofE provides a professional, third-party analysis that validates the financial information an owner has shared about the business.
It’s important to understand which elements of a well-constructed Letter of Intent (LOI) are necessary.
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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 $10 million and $100 million.
