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Risk, Return, and Price: How Implied Cost of Capital Shapes M&A Valuations

Risk, Return, and Price: How Implied Cost of Capital Shapes M&A Valuations

by Marne Smiley | Jan 29, 2026 | News & Insights

In mergers and acquisitions, it is not uncommon for two companies with similar revenue, EBITDA, or growth profiles to command materially different valuations. While these disparities are often attributed to market timing or deal-specific dynamics, the more fundamental...
The Road to a Profitable Exit: Key Trends in Automotive M&A for 2025

The Road to a Profitable Exit: Key Trends in Automotive M&A for 2025

by Brian Berglund | Jan 27, 2026 | News & Insights

Industry transitions tend to reveal which businesses are prepared for an exit and which are merely keeping pace. The automotive sector is firmly in such a moment. Electrification, supply-chain recalibration, and evolving customer demand have reshaped how buyers assess...
Preparing Financial Statements for a Business Sale

Preparing Financial Statements for a Business Sale

by Brian Berglund | Jan 20, 2026 | News & Insights

Preparing to sell a business is often described as a valuation exercise. In practice, it is far more a credibility exercise. For most buyers, financial statements are more than a record of past results. They are how buyers judge risk, scalability, and value. Even...

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