Mergers and Acquisitions Timeline
Most large corporations require approximately 9 months to identify an acquisition target. Once a corporation has defined its strategy and identified a target area for acquisition, it typically takes...
View ArticleValuation and Value of Software Maintenance Revenue Stream
A rule of thumb for the acquisition value of a revenue stream from software maintenance is 3 to 4 times trailing twelve months revenue (3-4x revenue multiple). This assumes that the maintenance stream...
View ArticleAcquisition Valuation
Negotiations of acquisition valuations for a technology or software company typically center on what “comparabables” or “comps” should be used. Valuations typically are arrived at by “triangulating”...
View ArticleM&A and Communications Plans (Press Releases)
In general, the same team that runs a merger, acquisition, divestiture, or strategic investment, should also be the point person for the communications plan. Marketing or corporate communications...
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