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, […]
Definitive Purchase Agreement: 12 Key Elements & Provisions Explained (2026)
What’s in a 50-150 page DPA: reps & warranties, closing conditions, indemnification, working capital adjustments, and the 12 sections that decide who pays what post-close.
Section 338h10 Election Explained for Business Sellers
Section 338h10 Election Explained for Business Sellers We cut through the fluff. A 338(h)(10) recharacterizes a stock purchase as an asset purchase for federal tax purposes. That shift can change post-sale proceeds and the buyer’s basis in assets. Why this matters: When a corporation is the target, the right tax treatment can preserve value for […]
Mastering Basket and Cap in M&A Indemnification
Mastering Basket and Cap in M&A Indemnification We guide buyers through critical terms that shape purchase agreement risk. Alex Wilson and David Creekman at Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP note that indemnification serves as primary recourse for buyers after closing. Short, clear clauses matter. A well-drafted basket and cap control the dollar amount of […]
Representations and Warranties: Safeguarding Deals for All Sides
Representations and Warranties: Safeguarding Deals for All Sides We cut to what matters in M&A: clear terms and managed risk. Transactions carry hidden exposures. A buyer worries about unknown liabilities. A seller worries about post-closing claims. Representation & warranty insurance shifts that exposure to an insurer. It covers losses from breaches of a seller’s statements […]
Letter of Intent: What It Means and What to Watch For
Letter of Intent: What It Means and What to Watch For We open with a clear definition: a formal document that shows one party’s preliminary commitment to move forward in a business deal. This draft signals purpose and sets early terms before a final contract. We use these letters to align expectations and protect interest […]
Quality of Earnings: What Buyers Need to Know
Quality of Earnings: What Buyers Need to Know We cut through noise. Selling a business is a major life event that calls for clear financial signals. A focused quality earnings review helps you present reliable financial data to potential buyers and positions a sale for a stronger outcome. Prepare early. A thorough accounting analysis surfaces […]
What Is a Search Fund Buyer — and Should You Trust Them?
What Is a Search Fund Buyer — and Should You Trust Them? As a private equity professional or business owner, understanding the concept of search fund buyers is crucial for making informed decisions about your business. Search funds are private investment vehicles used to purchase and operate businesses. We will explore the role of these […]
The Pros and Cons of Selling to a Search Fund (No Sugarcoating)
The Pros and Cons of Selling to a Search Fund (No Sugarcoating) Since its inception in 1984, the search fund model has gained popularity, according to the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Entrepreneurs and investors alike are drawn to this unique investment vehicle, but is it right for you? We will explore the advantages and […]