This guide explains how private company valuation works in M&A deals.

This guide explains what financial intermediaries are in M&A deals. We cover what intermediaries do, different types of intermediaries, and explain the rationale behind using an intermediary in an M&A deal.

This guide explains what confidential information memorandums (CIMs) are in mergers and acquisitions and their place in the M&A process.

This guide explains what the capital stack is and the rationale behind making decisions about a business’ capital structure. Additionally, we’ll look at how a business’ capital stack is influenced by the lifecycle stage the business is currently in.

This guide explains what preferred stock is and is designed to give you a better understanding of this type of equity investment. This guide also looks at the different classifications of preferred stock.

This guide is designed to walk a seller through the process of writing a teaser. A teaser is an important document in M&A transactions and will be the “first look” that potential buyers get at your business.

This guide explains the process that an acquiring company (strategic buyer) would follow in their search for businesses to buy.