The Private Equity (PE) community is an important source of capital for exiting private business owners and in recent years, have been increasingly active in the Produce Industry. For example, Agribusiness-focused Blue Road Capital recently acquired B&W Quality Growers from Boyne Capital. […]
Over the years, many grower/packers have strived to own a larger percentage of the land they farm, as a strategy to increase the value of their business. By increasing control of product supply and the quality of the produce they pack and […]
When business owners are ready to sell, it’s not unusual to see an “RFP,” request for proposal. Prospective sellers announce they are looking for an investment banking firm to help. Come […]
The phone rings. A big investment banking firm – a firm you’ve seen in the news – is on the line. They’re interested in managing the sale of your lower middle market business. It’s flattering. But why is a firm known for […]
By Gary Miller […]
The key to selling a business is high quality positioning. As your investment banker, we want to tell a clear and accurate story to the market, making sure that the intrinsic and extrinsic elements of value in your business are clearly understood. […]
By Gary Miller – Managing Director, Consulting Division, SDR Ventures
Many owners are now considering selling their businesses as they approach retirement age. When considering their exit strategies, they […]
By Gary Miller – Managing Director, Consulting Division, SDR Ventures
It is no secret the U.S. economy is performing poorly.
First-quarter 2016 gross domestic product, the broadest measure of […]
By Gary Miller – Managing Director, […]
By Gary Miller – Managing Director, Consulting Division, SDR Ventures
Last summer, Paul called me to ask if I would help him sell his company. He had built […]