Growth through acquisition: Exploring financing options

As a leader, it is crucial to understand the advantages and disadvantages of internal versus external growth and how acquisitions can provide access to new assets, resources, and talent. Discover how to unlock the potential of strategic acquisitions to fuel company growth.

This presentation focuses on the financial landscape of mergers and acquisitions, specifically designed to help you understand the key considerations and financing options available, whether you’re a smaller company looking to expand or a mid-sized business ready for larger deals.

Learn about the different funding sources available to different-sized buyers and gain an understanding of the importance of EBITDA in determining deal value, with specific details on how to:

• Assess acquisition readiness: Determine if your company is truly prepared for the complexities of mergers and acquisitions.
• Navigate financing options: Understand the various financing avenues available, from debt financing to private equity, and how to leverage them effectively.
• Mitigate risk & maximize value: Learn how to identify and manage enterprise risk, ensuring you’re obtaining optimal value in every detail.

About the presenter

Mark S. Taffet is the founder and CEO of MAST Advisors, Inc., a corporate finance and strategy consulting firm focused on maximizing the value of middle-market companies. MAST’s services include assistance in corporate sales, acquisitions, mergers, private capital raising and the development of sophisticated strategic operating plans. Mark has 30 years of business experience: five as an operating executive (food services and investment banking) and 25 years as an investment banker and corporate strategist.

Mark is a Vistage Chair with a CE group serving members in the New York metro area.

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