M&A Talk (Mergers & Acquisitions), by Morgan & Westfield

Updated: 16 Jan 2024 • 124 episodes
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M&A Talk is the #1 show exclusively focused on mergers & acquisitions. At M&A Talk, we bring you interviews with experts in private equity, business valuations, law, finance, and all topics related to M&A. We speak with the most experienced professionals in the industry to share their insights. Our past experts have included CEOs, authors, investment bankers, attorneys, CPAs, private equity partners, business appraisers, VC investors, and more. Brought to you by Morgan & Westfield (www.morganandwestfield.com), a nationwide leader in M&A. Access show notes on all M&A Talk podcasts at www.morganandwestfield.com/resources/podcast/

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Hybrid capital, or revenue-based financing, might be the solution for a middle-market business owner seeking capital to grow while still maintaining control of their company’s strategic direction. Neil Johnson explains how this model of revenue-based financing works. This detailed discussion covers who can benefit from

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The subject of taxes may be dry, but when it comes to selling a business, taxes can’t be avoided forever. Tax attorney Alex Denault discusses the differences between a CPA and a tax attorney, how an asset sale versus a stock sale impacts tax implications, successor liabilities and how they influence a transaction, the

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Buying a business starts with finding the right business. Best-selling author and experienced acquirer Richard Parker covers the basics a buyer should know before looking at buying a business. He discusses how to arm yourself with the right knowledge and guidance to make educated decisions, the importance of identifyin

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The role of independent sponsors as investors is growing in the M&A world. Bakari Akil is an acquisition entrepreneur, and he shares his inspiring story of learning the ins and outs of buying companies and provides tips on getting started. He defines independent sponsors and search funds, clarifies the differences betw

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The due diligence process is stressful and has high stakes for both sides of any acquisition. Jonathan Wilson returns to M&A Talk to highlight the importance of preparing for the due diligence stage and what to expect during this period of a business sale. He discusses the differences between how various types of buyer

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A management buyout, or MBO, offers an attractive option for selling a middle-market company to the people who know it best – the management team. B.G. and Geordie Lemmon discuss how their family office views these businesses as partners and share insights on what can make an MBO successful. They discuss what the famil

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