Articles, Case Studies and Press Releases
While working together on a deal, it is important that we always find a way to be on the same page. Take a look at some of our Articles and Case Studies to learn more about industry insights, key takeaways from M&A deals, and what our previous clients have learned from going through this process together. Whether it’s Pre M&A, Sell Side, Buy Side, or Outsourced M&A, our team is eager and prepared to help you.
Articles
Shivani Patel Join Strategic Exit Advisors
Strategic Exit Advisors is pleased to announce that Shivani Patel, through Drexel University’s co-op program, has joined the firm as an Investment Banking Analyst.Shivani’s previous experience working for a Fortune 100 Company makes her an asset to the Strategic Exit...
Strategic Exit Advisors Proudly Supports the EBOD Foundation
Strategic Exit Advisors established its “Pay it Forward” program in 2020 as the pandemic was wreaking havoc on non-profit organizations. Because essential contributions were in decline, Strategic Exit Advisors decided to launch the “Pay it Forward” program supporting...
Strategic Exit Advisors Continues to Pay it Forward at St. Michael’s School
Strategic Exit Advisors established its “Pay it Forward” program in 2020 as the pandemic was wreaking havoc on non-profit organizations. Because essential contributions were in decline, Strategic Exit Advisors decided to launch the “Pay it Forward” program supporting...
Strategic Buyers Will Pay More for Your Business
The team at Strategic Exit Advisors has one goal – helping entrepreneurs sell their businesses. However, we do not advise they sell to just any interested buyer. We focus on finding strategic buyers who understand the value proposition of our client's company. Because...
Strategic Exit Advisors Pays it Forward to Young Entrepreneurs
Through its “Pay it Forward” initiative, Strategic Exit Advisors (SEA) recently donated $500 in prize money to the EO-Philadelphia Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA). GSEA is the premier global competition for students who own and operate a business. Nominees...
Creating Value for Your Business Post COVID-19
As we move into March of 2022, the two-year anniversary of COVID-19, concerns that we are hearing a lot from business owners is whether the pandemic will ever be over and how to maximize value today. While the pandemic hasn't officially moved into the endemic phase,...
Strategic Exit Advisors Makes Donation to Continue Support of the Drexel University’s Close School of Entrepreneurship
Strategic Exit Advisors (SEA) recently donated $500 to continue its support of the Drexel University’s Close School of Entrepreneurship’s growing program through our “Pay-It-Forward” initiative. Curt Cyliax, SEA Managing Director, says, “We started our Pay-it-Forward...
Strategic Exit Advisors Continues Growth with Addition of an Associate
Strategic Exit Advisors is pleased to announce that Peter Hissey has joined the firm as an Associate. Hissey says, “I am excited to be joining the impressive team at SEA. From my time here as a summer intern in 2018, I learned the value that SEA brings to their...
2022 M&A Economic Outlook
While not a prognostication, let’s reflect on what we have witnessed firsthand in the M&A markets from the entrepreneurial business owners we work with on a daily basis regarding 2021 performance. And let’s look ahead to see what 2022 might bring us. The year 2021...
Strategic Exit Advisors Makes $35,000 Donation to Mirror of Hope Enabling Impoverished Students to Attend High School Tuition-Free
Strategic Exit Advisors (SEA) recently represented Precision Solutions in its sale to Applied Technical Services, which activated SEA’s Pay It Forward Program. In concert with owner Dan Kendra, SEA donated $35,000 to Precision Solutions’ charity of choice – Mirror of...
Business Sellers – Own the Process with Leverage
A business has an innate transaction value that is derived through market research, comparable analysis, and insight into previous similar transactions. However, there is one key aspect that this approach fails to capture within the valuation process - leverage....
Strategic Exit Advisors Helps Sell Precision Solutions, Inc.
November 23, 2021 – Strategic Exit Advisors (SEA) is proud to announce the successful sale of Precision Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of calibration products and services, to Applied Technical Services (“ATS”), a national leader in calibration, engineering,...
DIY Has Its Place, But Not When It Comes to Selling Your Business
DIY, or Do It Yourself, is popular for many things: car repair, patios, home renovations - to name a few examples. However, selling your business should not be one of them. As an owner who decides to sell, the most important concern should be maximizing the operations...
Curt Cyliax of Strategic Exit Advisors Interviews in the Deal Makers Series
Curt Cyliax, Managing Director of Strategic Exit Advisors (SEA), was recently interviewed in Conscient Strategies' Deal Makers Series. In the interview, Curt discusses SEA's philosophy in helping sellers achieve their ultimate exit. Specifically, he stresses the...
Strategic Exit Advisors once again among the Philly 100 for 2021
Strategic Exit Advisors (SEA) is proud to announce that we have been named among the top fastest-growing Philadelphia100® companies for the second year in a row. This year, SEA was named #9, climbing the list from #28 in 2020. The Philadelphia 100® is run by the...
Proposed Tax Increases Cause Business Owners to Reconsider How to Exit
“If I’m a business owner, I’m walking away from this week with. . . thoughts. . . if I don’t plan on continuing to hold the business for the long-term, I better expedite my exit strategy when capital gains, the Net Investment Income tax, and tax surcharge become law.”...
Strategic Exit Advisors Hires New Investment Banking Analyst
Strategic Exit Advisors (SEA) is pleased to announce that Aayush Desai, through Drexel University’s co-op program, has joined the firm as an Investment Banking Analyst.Curt Cyliax, Managing Director of SEA, says, “Aayush’s previous experience of working for a start-up...
Hey Business Owner – Your Financials Can Tell A Compelling Story And Uncover Startling Revelations
Storytelling is one of the most powerful forms of communication. It allows the audience to understand the context and relate to the information with which they are being presented. As investment bankers, we wear many hats. One of the important roles that we play is...
SEA Exit Roadmap – Start Planning Now for Your Ultimate Exit!
Are you considering selling your business in the near future? Are you worried about getting the most value for your company? If so, what can you do now to maximize the value when you sell your business? When you sell your business, are you worried about what will...
Container & Packaging M&A Advisor – Q2 2021
Executive summary The packaging machinery market is likely to witness strong growth, especially with the e-commerce sector growing 11.3% Y-o-Y since 2017. Similarly, during 2019-2025, the demand for new packaging machinery is expected to be driven by changing consumer...
Strategic Exit Advisors Assisted with the Sale of SS Industries
May 17, 2021 – Previously, Strategic Exit Advisors (SEA) proudly announced that we successfully closed the sale of a Direct-to-Consumer Building Products Company to a Strategic Buyer. Now, we are able to identify the parties. Our client, SS Industries, a...
Recasting Financials for COVID – What’s standard & accepted
Nearly every business has been impacted in some way by COVID and the resulting economic shutdown. There are a fortunate few that are operating in sectors that saw an increase in business. However, most have experienced challenges in the form of lost or delayed...
Strategic Exit Advisors Hires New Investment Banking Analyst
Strategic Exit Advisors (SEA) is pleased to announce that Brandon Yan, through Drexel University’s CO-OP program, has joined the firm as an Investment Banking Analyst. Curt Cyliax, Managing Director of SEA, says, “Brandon’s previous experience with the buy-side of the...
Don’t Wait – Sell Your Business Before Tax Increases
At some point, virtually all business owners will come across an opportunity to exit their business. Hopefully for them, the opportunity to exit means selling the business for a significant price to the right buyer. However, choosing when to sell remains a...
Container & Packaging M&A Newsletter – Q1 2021
Executive summary Because of COVID, some of the key drivers of the industry may continue affecting the performance of plastic manufacturers. Despite consumer spending which is expected to increase against 2020, it will not reach pre-pandemic levels. Otherwise, the...
Strategic Exit Advisors Pays It Forward to the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County
February 24, 2021 – Mighty Moose Hockey Club and Strategic Exit Advisors (SEA) have proudly provided matching gifts to the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County (DVCCC). DVCCC empowers survivors of domestic violence by providing intervention, education, outreach,...
Selling Your Company: An Emotional Journey
The final decision to sell a business is one of the most difficult decisions an owner will make, and the process is extremely demanding. Although there are a number of financial and operational milestones, there is an entirely separate and often overlooked aspect that...
Strategic Exit Advisors (SEA) is proud to announce the successful sale of Vitiello Communications Group to Huntsworth
January 20, 2020 - Strategic Exit Advisors (SEA) is proud to announce the successful sale of its client, Vitiello Communications Group (VTLO) to Huntsworth – the UK-based international healthcare and communications group. SEA acted as the exclusive financial advisor...
Exit Roadmap: Your Guide to the Ultimate Exit
In its simplest definition, the value of a business is measured by that business’s ability to generate future cash flows, adjusted for risks and opportunities that can impact those future cash flows. The more certain those future cash flows, or the greater the...
2021 M&A Outlook
The year 2020 will likely be remembered for the historic health and economic toll of the pandemic, but the promise of a brighter 2021 may be on the horizon, thanks to newly developed vaccines and federal stimulus’ that could help cure what has been ailing the nation...
2020 is NOT the Same as the 2008 Downturn
It has been almost 12 years since the United States officially entered a recession. In 2008, large institutions declared bankruptcy, unemployment rates rose to 10%, stock markets crashed, and global governments scrambled to support faltering economies. Sound familiar?...
Strategic Exit Advisors Proudly Supports Close School of Entrepreneurship from its “Pay it Forward” Program
December 1, 2020 – Strategic Exit Advisors is pleased to announce its support for Drexel University’s Close School of Entrepreneurship. Through SEA’s “Pay it Forward” program, the firm made a financial contribution to the Close School. Bob Cahill, a Managing Director...
Container & Packaging M&A Advisor Q3 2020
Welcome to the Strategic Exit Advisors Containers & Packaging Industry Advisor – dedicated to keeping our readers up to date on key developments in the world of mergers and acquisitions in the Containers & Packaging industry. Executive Summary The packaging...
Strategic Exit Advisors Hires New Analyst
Strategic Exit Advisors (SEA) is pleased to announce that Erum Hamid, through Drexel University’s C0-OP program, has joined the firm as an Investment Banking Analyst. Curt Cyliax, Managing Director of SEA, says, “Erum brings a unique perspective to the M&A...
Life Science Outsource Advisor for November 2020
SEA is pleased to provide our Life Science Outsource Advisor – dedicated to keeping our readers up to date on key developments in the world of mergers and acquisitions for outsource providers to the Life Sciences industry. Executive Summary The Life Science industry...
Strategic Exit Advisors is proud to announce the sale of a Direct-to-Consumer Building Products Company to a Strategic Buyer
November 5, 2020 – Strategic Exit Advisors (SEA) is proud to announce that we successfully closed the sale of a Direct-to-Consumer Building Products Company to a Strategic Buyer. Our client, the Seller, has revamped the way building products are designed, built, and...
Strategic Exit Advisors Among the Philadelphia100®
Strategic Exit Advisors is proud to announce that we have been named #28 among the top Philadelphia100® companies. The Philadelphia 100® is run by the Entrepreneurs' Forum of Greater Philadelphia and honors the 100 fastest growing, privately held entrepreneurial...
Waiting Too Long To Sell
“Next year,” you told yourself, “I’ll be ready to sell then.” These same words have been echoed by hardworking entrepreneurs across the country; by people who aim to sell their businesses, retire to an island in the Bahamas, even out their golf swings, and spend...
Sellers – Don’t Miss Your Window of Opportunity
COVID-19 has posed a significant challenge to the global economy. In the United States, a report conducted by RSM found that middle market firms have reported a hiring decrease of 46 percent and a gross revenue decrease of 61 percent. Despite the headlines, however,...
Top 5 PPP Pitfalls in M&A
In March 2020, Congress passed the CARES act to provide much needed economic relief to individuals and businesses injured by the economic shutdown. For over 5.2 million US small businesses, this relief came in the form of the SBA’s $525 billion Paycheck Protection...
Life Science Outsource Advisor – July 2020
SEA is pleased to provide our Life Science Outsource Advisor – dedicated to keeping our readers up to date on key developments in the world of mergers and acquisitions for outsource providers to the Life Sciences industry. Executive Summary The rise and fall (and...
Top 4 Questions You Should Ask about Your Company’s Culture
What do Google, LinkedIn, Costco, and Starbucks have in common? Like most industry-leading firms, these successful, market-dominating companies all have fantastic company cultures. Every company, no matter its size or industry, has a unique culture that can have a...
What’s Next for Your Business?
Many business owners are contemplating how the next few years will impact stability of revenues, profitability and their long-term financial security. If you feel you are at a crossroads in considering what the future holds for your business, your employees and your...
Deals can Still be Done in a Pandemic
The first quarter of 2020 got off to a great start for many companies. But in March, businesses around the globe were delivered a blow to the gut. This is not the first time in history we’ve experienced an economic downturn, and it certainly won’t be the last! No one...
The Rising Role of Family Offices in the Private Market M&A
Businesses and private equity funds have long dominated the mergers & acquisitions (M&A) world. Recently, however, a new player is emerging in a big way — the Family Office. When a family builds significant wealth, whether through a family-owned business or a...
Beware of Knights on White Horses
The last several years have been very good to business sellers. Private Equity Groups raised record amounts of capital, Strategic Buyers amassed cash on their balance sheets, credit markets loosened, and interest rates held at historic lows. Buyers had a tremendous...
Thinking Ahead in a Time of Crisis – You Won’t Get This Chance Back
Dear friends, First and foremost, we hope this finds you and those you love healthy. This is an unprecedented time for all of us, and it is during times like this that it can be very difficult to think ahead into the future. Although we do not know how long this will...
Should You Sell Your Business to a Strategic or Financial Buyer?
In general, there are two types of buyers in a business sale: strategic and financial. Because the buyer types’ strategic objectives, financial goals and cultural fits with organizations differ, it is critical to understand which buyers best suit for your business...
Five Things You NEED TO KNOW Before Buying a Company
Buying a business can be intimidating. After all, you need to make many decisions, without having all the necessary information up front. We have broken down the top five things you need to know to ensure you make the most profitable and wise choices. 1. Why Building...
Integration Planning for an Acquisition
Integration Planning Integration in an M&A deal refers to the adoption of one culture, one set of processes, and one long-term goal for two previously individual firms. Key aspects of integration are culture, management, talent acquisition, and goal setting....
How Much Working Capital Should Be Included?
Tackling the Working Capital Calculation for M&A Transactions Working capital, defined as current assets minus current liabilities, helps to reveal a company’s financial health. If working capital is high, there is lots of gas in the tank, and the business can run...
Why Communication is King During the M&A Process
The merger or acquisition process can be tumultuous. Entrepreneurs must balance the financial aspects of a merger and acquisitions (M&A) with the legal and operational tasks of selling a company, all while continuing to run their businesses. This juggling act...
Are You Emotionally Prepared to Sell Your Business?
Entrepreneurs devote countless hours to building their companies from the ground up and perfecting their product offering. After years of commitment and riding the emotional highs and lows of business ownership, they may be ready for a lifestyle change. Often they...
Company Culture: The Secret Sauce for Increasing Business Value
Since the dawn of business thousands of years ago, company culture has existed. Whether stated or not, companies have always had missions, values, beliefs and personalities. Despite this, people rarely talked about or tried to change their cultures. Instead, they...
How to React to an Offer to Sell Your Business: A Life Sciences LSP Case Study
Triumph Consulting is a language services provider (LSP) that provides a variety of specialized translation services to life sciences companies. John French, the Owner and CEO, built a solid team and reputation within the life sciences industry and maintained a strong...
Growing and Selling Your Company: Six Essential Insights from Entrepreneurs Who’ve Been There
As an entrepreneur, you’re at the heart of our country’s economic growth. You’re an innovator who works hard and takes risks to turn your ideas into reality, thus creating value for your stakeholders. Wherever you are in your entrepreneurial journey, however, there...
Press Releases
Shivani Patel Join Strategic Exit Advisors
Strategic Exit Advisors is pleased to announce that Shivani Patel, through Drexel University’s co-op program, has joined the firm as an Investment Banking Analyst.Shivani’s previous experience working for a Fortune 100 Company makes her an asset to the Strategic Exit...
Strategic Exit Advisors Proudly Supports the EBOD Foundation
Strategic Exit Advisors established its “Pay it Forward” program in 2020 as the pandemic was wreaking havoc on non-profit organizations. Because essential contributions were in decline, Strategic Exit Advisors decided to launch the “Pay it Forward” program supporting...
Strategic Exit Advisors Continues to Pay it Forward at St. Michael’s School
Strategic Exit Advisors established its “Pay it Forward” program in 2020 as the pandemic was wreaking havoc on non-profit organizations. Because essential contributions were in decline, Strategic Exit Advisors decided to launch the “Pay it Forward” program supporting...
Strategic Exit Advisors Pays it Forward to Young Entrepreneurs
Through its “Pay it Forward” initiative, Strategic Exit Advisors (SEA) recently donated $500 in prize money to the EO-Philadelphia Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA). GSEA is the premier global competition for students who own and operate a business. Nominees...
Strategic Exit Advisors Makes Donation to Continue Support of the Drexel University’s Close School of Entrepreneurship
Strategic Exit Advisors (SEA) recently donated $500 to continue its support of the Drexel University’s Close School of Entrepreneurship’s growing program through our “Pay-It-Forward” initiative. Curt Cyliax, SEA Managing Director, says, “We started our Pay-it-Forward...
Strategic Exit Advisors Continues Growth with Addition of an Associate
Strategic Exit Advisors is pleased to announce that Peter Hissey has joined the firm as an Associate. Hissey says, “I am excited to be joining the impressive team at SEA. From my time here as a summer intern in 2018, I learned the value that SEA brings to their...
Strategic Exit Advisors Makes $35,000 Donation to Mirror of Hope Enabling Impoverished Students to Attend High School Tuition-Free
Strategic Exit Advisors (SEA) recently represented Precision Solutions in its sale to Applied Technical Services, which activated SEA’s Pay It Forward Program. In concert with owner Dan Kendra, SEA donated $35,000 to Precision Solutions’ charity of choice – Mirror of...
Strategic Exit Advisors Helps Sell Precision Solutions, Inc.
November 23, 2021 – Strategic Exit Advisors (SEA) is proud to announce the successful sale of Precision Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of calibration products and services, to Applied Technical Services (“ATS”), a national leader in calibration, engineering,...
Strategic Exit Advisors once again among the Philly 100 for 2021
Strategic Exit Advisors (SEA) is proud to announce that we have been named among the top fastest-growing Philadelphia100® companies for the second year in a row. This year, SEA was named #9, climbing the list from #28 in 2020. The Philadelphia 100® is run by the...
Strategic Exit Advisors Hires New Investment Banking Analyst
Strategic Exit Advisors (SEA) is pleased to announce that Aayush Desai, through Drexel University’s co-op program, has joined the firm as an Investment Banking Analyst.Curt Cyliax, Managing Director of SEA, says, “Aayush’s previous experience of working for a start-up...
Strategic Exit Advisors Assisted with the Sale of SS Industries
May 17, 2021 – Previously, Strategic Exit Advisors (SEA) proudly announced that we successfully closed the sale of a Direct-to-Consumer Building Products Company to a Strategic Buyer. Now, we are able to identify the parties. Our client, SS Industries, a...
Strategic Exit Advisors Hires New Investment Banking Analyst
Strategic Exit Advisors (SEA) is pleased to announce that Brandon Yan, through Drexel University’s CO-OP program, has joined the firm as an Investment Banking Analyst. Curt Cyliax, Managing Director of SEA, says, “Brandon’s previous experience with the buy-side of the...
Strategic Exit Advisors Pays It Forward to the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County
February 24, 2021 – Mighty Moose Hockey Club and Strategic Exit Advisors (SEA) have proudly provided matching gifts to the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County (DVCCC). DVCCC empowers survivors of domestic violence by providing intervention, education, outreach,...
Strategic Exit Advisors (SEA) is proud to announce the successful sale of Vitiello Communications Group to Huntsworth
January 20, 2020 - Strategic Exit Advisors (SEA) is proud to announce the successful sale of its client, Vitiello Communications Group (VTLO) to Huntsworth – the UK-based international healthcare and communications group. SEA acted as the exclusive financial advisor...
Strategic Exit Advisors Proudly Supports Close School of Entrepreneurship from its “Pay it Forward” Program
December 1, 2020 – Strategic Exit Advisors is pleased to announce its support for Drexel University’s Close School of Entrepreneurship. Through SEA’s “Pay it Forward” program, the firm made a financial contribution to the Close School. Bob Cahill, a Managing Director...
Container & Packaging M&A Advisor Q3 2020
Welcome to the Strategic Exit Advisors Containers & Packaging Industry Advisor – dedicated to keeping our readers up to date on key developments in the world of mergers and acquisitions in the Containers & Packaging industry. Executive Summary The packaging...
Strategic Exit Advisors Hires New Analyst
Strategic Exit Advisors (SEA) is pleased to announce that Erum Hamid, through Drexel University’s C0-OP program, has joined the firm as an Investment Banking Analyst. Curt Cyliax, Managing Director of SEA, says, “Erum brings a unique perspective to the M&A...
Life Science Outsource Advisor for November 2020
SEA is pleased to provide our Life Science Outsource Advisor – dedicated to keeping our readers up to date on key developments in the world of mergers and acquisitions for outsource providers to the Life Sciences industry. Executive Summary The Life Science industry...
Strategic Exit Advisors is proud to announce the sale of a Direct-to-Consumer Building Products Company to a Strategic Buyer
November 5, 2020 – Strategic Exit Advisors (SEA) is proud to announce that we successfully closed the sale of a Direct-to-Consumer Building Products Company to a Strategic Buyer. Our client, the Seller, has revamped the way building products are designed, built, and...
Strategic Exit Advisors Among the Philadelphia100®
Strategic Exit Advisors is proud to announce that we have been named #28 among the top Philadelphia100® companies. The Philadelphia 100® is run by the Entrepreneurs' Forum of Greater Philadelphia and honors the 100 fastest growing, privately held entrepreneurial...
Strategic Exit Advisors Adds Tony Parisi to Its Investment Banking Team
Doylestown, PA – Strategic Exit Advisors (SEA), an investment bank specializing in mergers, acquisitions and other strategic advisory services for middle market business owners, is pleased to announce that Tony Parisi has joined as a Managing Director. “We serve our...
Strategic Exit Advisors Adds Three Summer Interns to its Roster
Doylestown, PA – June 23, 2020. Strategic Exit Advisors (SEA) is pleased to announce the hiring of three summer interns. “The opportunities afforded these young adults is invaluable,” says Bob Cahill, Managing Director of SEA. “We provide them with real-life...
SEA Helps Nooney Controls Acquire a Growth-oriented Partner, Assists the RI-based Company in Selling to a Strategic Buyer
Doylestown, PA: Strategic Exit Advisors (SEA) today announced that its client, Nooney Controls Corporation (Nooney), was successfully sold to a strategic buyer. SEA acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Nooney throughout the process, providing investment banking...
Press Release – Strategic Exit Advisors Announces that its Client, Primetac Corporation, has been Acquired by Akoya Capital Partners and Tecum Capital Partners
Doylestown, PA – August 31, 2019. Strategic Exit Advisors (“SEA”) today announced that its client, Primetac Corporation ("Primetac", or the “Company”) has been acquired by Akoya Capital Partners, LLC (“Akoya”) and Tecum Capital Partners (“Tecum”) in partnership with...
Strategic Exit Advisors is an Investment Bank for entrepreneurs. We help owners achieve their Ultimate Exit by focusing on Strategic Buyers willing to pay higher, strategic multiples.
