Exit Strategies Archives - CT Acquisitions

Selling a Generator Installation Company? Our Proven Approach

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Selling a Generator Installation Company? Our Proven Approach Quick Answer Generator installation companies typically sell for 2x to 4.5x SDE, with valuations driven by recurring service revenue, operational maturity, and customer retention rates rather than one-time installation fees alone. Buyers prioritize firms with steady maintenance contracts and predictable cash flow, since the standby generator market […]

Should You Sell to a Search Fund? Pros, Cons, and Reality

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Should You Sell to a Search Fund? Pros, Cons, and Reality Quick Answer Selling to a search fund can offer advantages like a smoother transaction process and a buyer with operational expertise, but trade-offs include lower valuations than strategic buyers, less control over post-acquisition direction, and dilution of ownership through earnouts. Search funds typically acquire […]

Founder Burnout: When Selling Your Business Might Be the Right Move

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Founder Burnout: When Selling Your Business Might Be the Right Move Quick Answer Founder burnout, characterized by chronic fatigue, emotional exhaustion, and declining productivity from prolonged stress and overwork, may signal it’s time to sell your business. Signs include persistent physical symptoms like insomnia, emotional withdrawal, reduced motivation, and inability to maintain work-life balance that […]

Sell-Side Advisory: Maximize Your Exit Value

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Sell-Side Advisory: Maximize Your Exit Value Quick Answer Sell-side advisory helps founders and middle-market owners maximize exit value by preparing diligence materials, positioning the business narrative, and running a controlled buyer process to protect price and terms. Our advisors work on valuation, quality of earnings, buyer outreach, and negotiation to ensure consistent evaluation by multiple […]