Corporate Investment: Austin Business Brokerage

Experienced Executive Robert Dicks Joins Corporate Investment

Fri, 08 Jul 2016 10:50:42 -0500

Robert Dicks, an experienced executive and entrepreneur, has joined Corporate Investment, an Austin-based financial advisory firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions and business sales.

"My new role with Corporate Investment is a natural fit with my skill set and experience," said Dicks. "I’m looking forward to helping business owners get the maximum valuation when selling their businesses. Mergers and acquisitions and business sales are on the rise in Central Texas, and Corporate Investment has a long track record of guiding owners through the selling process.”

Multiples of EBITDA – What Factors Turn a 3x into a 5x?

Wed, 29 Jun 2016 12:00:00 -0500

Multiples of EBITDA – What Factors Turn a 3x into a 5x?

Lower Middle Market Provides Bright Spot in Slowing M&A Climate

Mon, 11 Apr 2016 11:00:00 -0500

Firms that focus on the smaller end of the market, including Audax Private Equity, boasted success in 2015, says Audax MD Jay Jester.

Creating value in your business to get top dollar when you leave it

Fri, 08 Jul 2016 10:45:26 -0500

Did you ever wonder why one business has buyers lined up willing to pay top dollar while another sits on the market for months, or even years? What do buyers look for in a prospective business acquisition?

Corporate Investment adds Exit Planning Services for business owners.

Fri, 08 Jul 2016 10:44:39 -0500

Since 1984, our firm has worked with business owners in over 250 business sale transactions. These businesses had between 10 and 250 employees. Unfortunately, we found that prior to meeting us, very few of our clients had a well-defined, well-executed strategy for the transition out of their business.

A race against time: Exit Planning

Thu, 07 Jan 2016 12:00:00 -0600

Successful, active business owners seldom slow down. Many business owners are both great at planning (for their businesses) and terrible at planning (for themselves). There are so many great business challenges to tackle, planning for your personal ownership future can get pushed to the back burner. We all know that the only things likely to reduce your pace are death or terminal burn-out. This is not to imply that you are not well intentioned; quite the contrary. You may be so well intentioned that you’ve taken on more responsibility than you can possibly complete.

Signature Glass, Inc. is acquired by Binswanger Glass

Fri, 08 Jul 2016 10:43:28 -0500

Signature Glass, Inc. ("Signature Glass"), a contract glazing business in Houston, TX has been acquired by Binswanger Glass. Signature Glass is a leading commercial glazing contractor in the Houston metropolitan area with focused expertise in curtain wall and window wall systems, storefront and entrance systems, and in-house fabrication of aluminum framing systems. John Fincher with Corporate Investment faciltiated the transaction and advised Mike and Sandy Skobla, the owners of Signature Glass.

Q1 2015 M&A Market Update

Tue, 07 Apr 2015 12:00:00 -0500

The January issue of Mergers & Acquisitions magazine reported that 2014 was the best year for the middle market since 2007. It went on to say: "Confidence in the economy, cash on corporate balance sheets, dry powder in private equity funds, low interest rates and high stock prices all combined to create a nourishing ecosystem for deals throughout 2014."

A race against time: Exit Planning

Thu, 07 Jan 2016 12:00:00 -0600

Signature Glass, Inc. is acquired by Binswanger Glass

Wed, 17 Feb 2016 14:06:28 -0600

Q1 2014 M&A Market Update

Wed, 09 Apr 2014 15:04:52 -0500

As we complete the first quarter of 2014, we have seen several trends develop in M&A that are impacting valuations, as well as the number of sale/recapitalization transactions of closely held businesses. In 2013 and Q1 2014, we closed numerous transactions across the state, in varied industry sectors, including an Austin-based client company that was acquired by a public company based in Europe. Our opinion is that the M&A market is extremely favorable to sellers today.

Join us to learn about business valuation, a crucial step in selling your business.

Fri, 24 Jan 2014 12:49:31 -0600

Webinar: Business Valuation
Wed, January 29, 2014

What will we cover in this webinar?

Value vs. Price

Acceptable valuation methods

Recasting process

Value drivers

Valuation Example

Why should you attend this webinar?

Even if you aren't ready to sell your business today, finding out more about the sales process is advantageous.

How do you add value to your business?

What are the methods for valuing a privately held company?

What is the difference between value and price?

If you need to recast your finanicals, what is the process?

What drives the value in your business?

Registery today:

http://t.co/6ka0J6ZlBk

Webinar: How to Sell a Privately Owned Business (for Maximum Value)

Tue, 07 Jan 2014 12:55:46 -0600

Join us to learn how and when to sell your business for maximum value.

Webinar participants are completely anonymous. You can call in or listen on headphones for maximum confidentiality.

What will we cover in this webinar?

Planning for the sale

Marketing the business

Deal making

Closing

Why should you attend this webinar?

How do you add value to your business?

Who are the possible buyers for your company?

What increases or decreases value?

How is the deal structured?

How do you deal with employees and customers?

http://www.corpinvest.com/Webinar.htm

What factors determine the "Multiple" of earnings?

Mon, 16 Sep 2013 13:51:58 -0500

A "multiple" of earnings is a valuation method whereby the value of a company is expressed through the use of a multiple applied to the Company's earnings. For instance, a company that has Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) of $2,000,000, that has a "value" of $10,000,000, was valued at 5 x EBITDA. The appropriate earnings multiple that should be used to value any particular company depends upon a number of factors, or attributes. One way to drive a higher value for your company is for it to possess some of those attributes that warrant a higher earnings multiple. Predictability of revenue, sometimes referred to as "stickiness" of revenue, is one of those attributes that impacts the earnings multiple.

Five Key Issues to Address in a Business Sale Transacti

Tue, 06 Aug 2013 13:53:07 -0500

These five issues are key to consider when you are contemplating selling your business.

Ten Ways to Maximize the Value of Your Business

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:53:59 -0500

Achieving the maximum value for the business when it sells is the goal of every business owner. These ten ideas can help you see if you are on the right track.

The “Readiness Index.” How do you and your company score on each of these criteria?

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:54:48 -0500

These criteria can be a helpful checklist of your company's "readiness" to sell.

New Business for Sale Opportunity

Mon, 8 Oct 2012 11:43:33 -0500

As Central Texas' leading business brokerage and financial advisory firm, Corporate Investment is pleased to detail the following opportunity for you.

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.