Wal-Mart acquires the year-old Jet.com for $US3.3b Larger, more traditional businesses offer the potential for significant capital, distribution and scale to smaller, more agile businesses who bring smarts and IP.
If you think valuing a publicly listed business is not straight forward, try valuing a private company. The truth is that a business is worth whatever a buyer says it
Acquiring a business is often considered the preserve of large corporate entities and often this is the case; we spend much of our time intelligently presenting our client’s businesses to
Following the gradual recovery in global M&A markets through 2024, the outlook for 2025 suggests solid grounds for optimism. According to Goldman Sachs' Investment Banking Outlook, the recent reductions of interest rates and improved market conditions as well as the greater certainty resulting from the determination of the US election is expected to support increased deal activity, particularly in the middle market segment.
When you think of entrepreneurial success, you might picture a lone wolf conquering the corporate world. But what if the secret to success is collaboration? Kelly Jamieson, co-founder of Edible Blooms, sat down with Mike for the Troubleshooters Podcast over a year ago to share her inspiring journey of building a thriving business with her sister. A year on, I have been reflecting on the invaluable insights she shared.