
While mentioned frequently, EBITDA is still not fully understood by many business owners, and rightfully so. There are questions as to why EBITDA is what institutional investors often use to peg a valuation to a company, what differentiates it from net income, and sometimes what it even means. Shedding some light on questions surrounding EBITDA can help business owners have a better understanding about how their companies may be valued when it comes time to sell.
“We believe Enphase Energy (Nasdaq: ENPH) to be the perfect partner to help LGCY Power capitalize on growth opportunities,” said Michael Bennett, managing partner of Crewe Capital. “As a global leader in energy technology, they were able to quickly recognize LGCY as a standout platform. Enphase’s strategic products and relationships will help LGCY continue on their growth trajectory.”
If you are considering selling your company, a primary objective will be getting the highest possible value. If you haven’t sold a company before, or aren’t familiar with the process, you might not understand exactly what investment bankers do or how they add value. Here we highlight the primary responsibilities of an investment banker and how they could potentially help maximize the sales price of your company.
By focusing on these five categories, you can make your business stand out and also may decrease the perception of risk, which could lead to greater interest from the market and potentially a higher sales price.
Crewe Capital is pleased to announce it was the exclusive advisor to Barefoot Mosquito & Pest Control on their new partnership with Incline Equity Partners, a Pittsburgh-based private equity firm.
When selling your business, one of the first issues that is likely to come up is whether to structure the sale as an asset sale or a stock sale. These are the two primary structures for selling a business, and the differences can have significant consequences for you as a seller.
In the first post of our three-part series on the sale process for a middle-market company, we focused on the strategic perspective, discussing how to optimize revenue, and quality of earnings given the constraints of a firm’s business model. The second post then delved into how a business needs to identify important house-cleaning actions, including accounting, financial, operational, and legal to prepare for a sale.
The next step is going to market.