How to Put a Wrench in the Rumor Mill During the Sale of a Company
When selling a house, the owner’s agent puts a sign in the front yard, posts info on the Web, and invites buyers over for an open house. When selling a car, we put a sign on the windshield and take... Read More →
Selling a Company—Seeing it as a Triumph, Not a Defeat
Somehow, there is a still a stigma that selling a company is a negative for the owner. Many people think that there must be something wrong, otherwise, they would not be selling. In reality, exiting a business should be looked... Read More →
10 Ways to Increase the Value of Your PCB/PCBA Shop
I have worked with a wide range of companies in the PCB, PCBA, and other tech and electronics sectors. Through the years, I have developed some ideas on how companies can improve their valuation. Some of these ideas are simple... Read More →
Types of Company Buyers in the PCB and EMS Sectors
Mergers and acquisitions in the U.S. PCB sector have been in the news recently, with at least 12 deals completed over the past year, and several more in the works. In contrast, the EMS sector has been relatively quiet,... Read More →
Punching Out! When Should I Call an Investment Banker?
The quick answer is ASAP. Even if you are not considering the sale of the company for 5−10 years, it is best to be educated and prepared. Give your advisor (or a few advisors) a call to discuss what... Read More →
Pre-Marketing Strategic Advisory Services, or as we call it, ‘Grooming’
By Lester McCarroll, Jr., Managing Director and Client Architect and Tom Kastner, President GP Ventures offers Grooming services to its clients. One of the top questions we receive is, ‘What is Grooming?’ Grooming consists of pre-marketing strategic advisory services. We... Read More →
GP Ventures Welcomes Lester McCarroll, Jr. to the Team
GP Ventures is pleased to announce that Lester McCarroll, Jr. has joined the firm as Managing Director, Client Architect. Lester will be responsible for M&A advisory services, including dealmaking, client grooming, evaluation, and pre-sale due diligence services. “One of the... Read More →
Punching Out! Timing: When is the Best Time to Sell?
A few of the top questions we receive relate to the timing of the sale of a business. The first is, “Is now a good time?” The second one is, “How are market conditions?” These are the top FAQs. The... Read More →
Punching Out! The PCB Sector – What Buyers Look for and Recent Deals
The past few months have seen a rash of PCB deals in North America, for a variety of reasons. Here are some of the deals completed during the past eight months: Advanced Circuits’ acquisition of Coastal Circuits (Nov. 2015) and... Read More →
Punching Out – How to Sell Your PCB – Assembly Shop
You are thinking of selling your PCB or assembly shop. Perhaps you are contemplating retirement, you have no successors, and the thought of going to the office on Monday is driving you crazy. This column is designed to help your... Read More →