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M&A Fundamentals
32 articles in this category.
How to Exit a Business: A Guide for APAC Owners
How to exit a business in Asia Pacific — from setting exit goals to completing a sale. A step-by-step guide for APAC business owners in 2026.
Business Exit Strategy: Types, Timing, and Maximising Value
The six business exit strategies for APAC owners — trade sale, PE, MBO, IPO, family succession, and partial exit — with timing and valuation guidance.
How Long Does It Take to Sell a Business?
Selling a business in Asia Pacific takes 6–12 months on average. Here is exactly what happens at each stage, what causes delays, and how to accelerate the timeline.
How to Maximise Your Business Sale Price
Get a higher price for your business by structuring a competitive sale process, optimising your EBITDA, and targeting the right buyers across Asia Pacific.
Capital Gains Tax: Selling a Business in Australia
A practical guide to CGT when selling a business in Australia — small business concessions, the 50% discount, asset vs share sales, and how to structure for tax efficiency.
EBITDA Multiples by Industry: Australia 2026
Current EBITDA multiples for mid-market business sales in Australia by sector. Healthcare, technology, professional services, manufacturing, and more.
Business Exit Planning: The Complete Guide
Exit planning determines when and how much you receive when selling. This guide covers the six dimensions buyers score, timelines, and how to prepare.
How Much Does a Business Valuation Cost?
Business valuation costs range from $500 for automated tools to $50,000+ for formal reports. Here's what each type costs, what it includes, and which one you actually need.
EBITDA Add-Backs Explained with APAC Examples
EBITDA add-backs adjust reported earnings to reflect the true earning power of a business. Learn which add-backs are defensible and how buyers in Asia Pacific assess them.
Key Person Risk in M&A: How to Manage It
Key person risk causes buyers to discount deals or walk away. Learn how to assess it, reduce it before a sale, and protect your valuation.
M&A Advisor vs Business Broker: Key Differences
M&A advisors and business brokers serve different markets. Learn the key differences in process, deal size, fees, and outcomes before choosing who to hire.
Buy and Build: Scaling Through Acquisitions
Why acquisition-led growth outperforms organic expansion for SME owners. Covers strategy, valuation, integration, and how to fund your first deal.
When Is the Right Time to Sell Your Business?
Market signals, business lifecycle, and personal readiness — a practical framework for SME owners deciding when to sell and maximise exit value.
Prepare Your Business for Sale: A Practical Guide
Start preparing your business for sale at least 2 years early. A plain-English guide to financials, owner dependency, valuations, and choosing an advisor.
7 Costly Mistakes When Selling Your Business
The seven seller mistakes that kill M&A deals or leave millions on the table — what experienced advisors wish every owner knew first.
Build vs Buy vs Partner: A Corporate M&A Framework
When should corporate acquirers build, buy, or partner? A practical framework with scoring criteria, APAC examples, and common decision traps to avoid.
How Earnouts Work in M&A (And When to Negotiate One)
Learn how earnouts bridge valuation gaps in M&A deals. Covers common metrics, negotiation tactics, dispute risks, and APAC considerations.
M&A Advisory Fees: What Sellers Actually Pay
A complete breakdown of M&A advisory fees — retainers, success fees, the Lehman formula, and APAC benchmarks. Practical guidance for sellers.
How to Choose the Right M&A Advisor
A practical framework for evaluating M&A advisors — from boutique firms to bulge brackets. Covers fees, red flags, and interview questions.
How to Build a Buyer List for Your M&A Deal
How to build an M&A buyer list that maximises competitive tension. Covers buyer types, sourcing methods, qualification, and AI-powered identification.
How to Prepare Your Company for an M&A Exit
A practitioner's checklist for M&A exit preparation — from financial clean-up and valuation drivers to operational readiness and advisor selection.
The First 100 Days After an Acquisition
A phase-by-phase integration playbook for the critical first 100 days post-acquisition, from Day 1 readiness to synergy delivery.
M&A Flow of Funds Statement: How Closing Day Works
Funds flow errors delay M&A closings. This guide covers sources, uses, wire sequences, escrow, holdbacks, and net seller proceeds — with common pitfalls.
Selling a US Business to an Asian Buyer
Asian PE firms and corporates are increasingly acquiring US mid-market companies. What US business owners need to know about the process.
Family Business M&A in Asia: The Succession Wave
Asia's family businesses face a generational succession wave affecting trillions in enterprise value. What founders, advisors, and buyers need to know.
Succession Planning for a Family Business Sale
A practical framework for family business owners preparing for an M&A exit — from governance and financials to emotional readiness and deal structure.
How to Price a Business for Sale in Asia Pacific
How to price a business for sale using DCF, market comparables, and EBITDA multiples — with sector-specific ranges, APAC considerations, and common.
Sell-Side Advisory: What Owners Should Know
A practical guide for business owners on sell-side advisory — what advisors do, how to choose one, fee structures, and what to expect from the engagement.
How to Sell a Business Quickly: A Checklist
How to sell a business quickly without leaving value on the table — preparation checklist, advisor selection, and buyer targeting strategies.
How to Run a Sell-Side M&A Process
A step-by-step guide to running a sell-side M&A process — from advisor engagement and CIM preparation to buyer outreach, bid management, and closing.
M&A Due Diligence Checklist for Deal Teams
A comprehensive M&A due diligence checklist covering financial, commercial, legal, operational, and IT workstreams — plus how AI is transforming the DD.
Corporate Development: Building an M&A Function
How to build and run a corporate development function — team structure, M&A strategy frameworks, deal sourcing, pipeline management, and integration best.