Understand the Ideal ARR to Valuation Ratio for Your Business
We cut through the noise and give founders clear metrics that matter. This short primer explains how an ARR multiple frames the value investors place on recurring revenue. We focus on practical signals: growth, retention, and unit economics. Predictability wins. Companies with steady subscriptions and high customer retention earn higher multiples. That outcome affects how […]
What Happens When You Sell Your Business to Private Equity
We guide founders through a structured, high-stakes transition. A sale to a professional buyer changes how a company runs. It brings new leadership, performance metrics, and a sharper focus on growth. How CT Acquisitions Works $0 to sellers. The buyer in our network pays us at close. No retainer, no listing fee, no success fee, […]
Get Our Curated Business Sale Due Diligence Checklist PDF
We built a focused tool to speed transactional review for lower-middle-market acquisitions. Our curated framework highlights the documents and company information that matter most. It saves time. It reduces risk. Shiau Yen Chin-Dennis at K&L Gates LLP provides legal guidance for M&A calls. Reach out at 503.226.5765 for counsel on material agreements or complex corporate […]
Unlock Hidden Business Value: Curated M&A Deals for Working Capital
We cut through transaction noise. The purchase price adjustment on the closing statement is driven by how the purchase agreement defines net working capital, cash, and debt. That definition shapes final value for both buyer and seller. We help founders and buyers set a clear working capital target in the agreement. Early preparation of the […]
Sell Business Asset or Stock Sale? Understand the Cost Factors
Deciding how to structure a transaction matters. We walk you through the practical trade-offs between an asset approach and a stock route. This choice shapes the tax picture and the flow of cash to owners. We cut through jargon. We show how entity type — a C corporation or another form — changes outcomes. Our […]
Sell Your Business with Working Capital Adjustment Example
We define a working capital mechanism that protects both buyer and seller at closing. It ensures the company has the right mix of assets, cash and accounts so operations continue on day one. Clear targets matter. If the agreed target level is missing, deals stall and disputes follow. Defining inventory, receivables and liabilities early keeps […]
Sell Your Business with Our Proven Due Diligence Checklist
Selling a founder-led company marks a pivotal moment. It is the result of years of work and a clear vision. We respect that outcome and aim to protect your interests. Preparation matters. The due diligence phase can shape valuation and closing speed. We cut through noise and show practical steps to make the process predictable. […]
Selling Your Business? Choose Between Stock or Asset Sale
We help founders and sponsors cut through jargon and make the core tradeoffs clear. Mike Rosendahl guides our approach to the practical tax and legal choices that shape any exit. Choosing an asset or stock structure fundamentally alters tax treatment, liability exposure, and net proceeds. That choice shapes purchase price, contract terms, and the timeline […]
How to Calculate Working Capital When Selling a Business
We guide founder-led owners through the financial details that shape final proceeds. Understanding working capital is not optional. It affects the purchase price and the buyer’s confidence in the deal. Too many sellers leave this issue until the last minute. That can derail the entire sale process. We help owners set a clear target, align […]