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Deal AnnouncementsDecember 5, 2024

Quantive Advises WebFirst on Strategic Sale to Redhawk

We're pleased to announce the successful sale of WebFirst, a leading digital marketing agency, to Redhawk Communications.

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M&A InsightsNovember 28, 2024

Understanding Quality of Earnings: A Seller's Guide

A QoE analysis is often the first deep-dive a buyer takes into your financials. Here's how to prepare and what to expect.

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Case StudiesNovember 20, 2024

How We Helped a SaaS Founder Navigate a Competitive Process

A behind-the-scenes look at how we positioned a $5M ARR SaaS company to attract multiple strategic buyers and close at a premium valuation.

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ResourcesNovember 15, 2024

The Pre-LOI Seller Checklist: 25 Things to Prepare

A comprehensive checklist covering financial, legal, operational, and strategic items every founder should have ready before going to market.

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M&A InsightsNovember 10, 2024

When Is the Right Time to Sell Your Business?

Timing an exit is part art, part science. We answer the 10 most common questions founders ask about M&A timing.

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Deal AnnouncementsNovember 8, 2024

Quantive Advises ICS on Sale to Private Equity

Industrial Control Systems completes successful transaction with growth-focused PE firm.

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Value CreationOctober 25, 2024

5 Value Drivers That Command Premium Multiples

Not all EBITDA is created equal. We explore the factors that separate 4x businesses from 8x businesses.

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ValuationsOctober 22, 2024

Estate Planning Valuations: What Business Owners Need to Know

Gifting shares to family members? You'll need a defensible valuation. Here's what the IRS looks for.

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Value CreationOctober 15, 2024

The Hidden Costs of Customer Concentration

If more than 20% of your revenue comes from a single customer, buyers will notice. Here's how to address it.

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