Corporate Investment: Austin Business Brokerage

Save the date: How to Sell Your Business Seminar 3/22/12

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:20:37 -0800

How to Sell Your Business Seminar
What are the actions you need to take in advance to be ready for the business sale process? Start planning today so you can exit your business on your terms, not someone else’s. This event will feature speakers from Corporate Investment and Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody and a panel of former business owners who provide invaluable information on the entire business sale process. Join us for this informative seminar for business owners.

Planning For Your Exit Seminar
March 22, 2012, 3:00 – 5:30 PM
Austin Country Club, Hancock Room
4408 Long Champ Dr,
Austin, TX 78746
$75

M&A Deal Update

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0600

Over the last 18 months, the deal process has shifted in favor of the seller. Quality businesses are commanding interest from multiple buyers. Corporate Investment has obtained multiple offers on six transactions within the past year. Our firm currently has five businesses with signed Letters of Intent, moving through the due diligence phase. Multiple offers were submitted on three of these transactions, and a strategic acquirer submitted a pre-emptive offer on one of the other two. This dynamic gives sellers the luxury of negotiating more favorable deal terms, including granting exclusivity much later in the deal process, a decidedly favorable position. In past market cycles, a savvy buyer would negotiate a lengthy due diligence phase, then attempt to re-trade for a lower price with a seller suffering from "deal fatigue." Multiple buyers in play gives the seller leverage to negotiate a shorter timeline for due diligence, and keep the buyer moving towards closing.

Corporate Investment represents Gladder's Gourmet Cookies, Inc., acquired by DGG Group, LLC

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:00:00 -0500

Gladder’s Gourmet Cookies, Inc. based in Lockhart, Texas has been acquired by DGG Group, LLC. Gladder’s Gourmet manufactures frozen and refrigerated cookie dough, which is distributed throughout the United States. Gladder’s Gourmet has developed a unique process which has enabled their entry into the retail grocery, foodservice, and other markets. The company was founded in 1985 by John Glader, who passed away in 2006. Dusty Baker, John’s wife, has been leading the company since that time. Corporate Investment, a business brokerage in Austin, Texas, specializing in business sales, merger and acquisitions, represented Gladder's Gourmet Cookies, Inc.

M&A Deal Update

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 19:06:09 -0500

In the M&A market, we would characterize 2011 as the "Year of Acquisitions," as we have seen capital that has been on the sidelines for 2.5 years chasing acquisitions very aggressively!

Diversified Recovery of Texas Closes Recapitalization From Hale Holdings Group, LLC; Prepares for Market Expansion

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 13:08:04 -0600

Hale Holdings Group, LLC, an Austin, Texas-based private equity group, today announced the completion of an investment in Diversified Recovery of Texas, Inc., a business-to-business services company that provides collateral recovery services. Corporate Investment, an Austin, Texas-based M&A advisory firm represented Diversified Recovery in the transaction. The investment was in the form of a recapitalization, which was done in partnership with members of the company's management team, who retained a significant stake in the company. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Corporate Investment Represents Home Health Services Company Petra Health, Inc. in Acquisition

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 17:01:23 -0600

Corporate Investment, a business brokerage in Austin, Texas specializing in business sales, mergers and acquisitions, represented Petra Health, Inc. of San Antonio during the business sales process. A strategic buyer in the home health industry has acquired all of the shares of Petra Health, Inc. in a cash transaction.

M&A Deal Update

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 12:00:00 -0600

In this newsletter, we'll update you on our latest completed transactions, and review the state of the healthcare sector, private equity, the lower middle market and lending.