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The Check That Arrives After Closing The wire hits the account. The purchase agreement is signed. The attorneys shake hands, the advisors send their invoices,
Seller financing in M&A represents one of the most versatile tools in the dealmaker’s toolkit, yet it remains misunderstood by many business owners approaching a
Private equity buyers rarely write a check for 100% cash at closing. Instead, they structure deals with a blend of cash consideration, debt financing, and
Non-compete agreements serve as critical protective mechanisms in mergers and acquisitions, designed to preserve transaction value by preventing sellers from immediately re-entering the market and
Escrow mechanisms stand as one of the most critical risk allocation tools in mergers and acquisitions. When a buyer acquires a company, the transaction closes
When a business owner sells their company, the transaction rarely ends at signing. Indemnification provisions create a mechanism for buyers to recover losses stemming from
By Jeff Barrington, Managing Director · Windsor Drake Selling a construction company can get complicated fast. You’ve got to plan ahead, nail down a solid
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By Jeff Barrington, Managing Director · Windsor Drake EBITDA is a crucial financial metric for sizing up company performance, but deciding what’s “good” really depends
By Jeff Barrington, Managing Director · Windsor Drake Family business owners face unique challenges when planning their exit strategy. Unlike other business types, family enterprises
By Jeff Barrington, Managing Director · Windsor Drake Tech founders pour years into building innovative companies, but many don’t think ahead to how they’ll eventually
By Jeff Barrington, Managing Director · Windsor Drake Knowing how much to sell a business for is one of the biggest decisions an owner will
By Jeff Barrington, Managing Director · Windsor Drake Divorce gets messy fast when a business is in the mix. Sometimes, a company is the biggest
By Jeff Barrington, Managing Director · Windsor Drake Mergers and acquisitions are shaking up the Canadian eCommerce scene, drawing in investors, entrepreneurs, and a few
By Jeff Barrington, Managing Director · Windsor Drake The landscape of eCommerce mergers and acquisitions in the USA is picking up serious momentum in 2025,
By Jeff Barrington, Managing Director · Windsor Drake Selling an eCommerce business in the UK feels like a big opportunity, but it definitely takes some
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