by QMA Blog | Mar 2, 2023 | Blog, Due Dilligence
When undertaking due diligence for a potential business acquisition opportunity, one of the most important pieces of the puzzle is the reviewing of business financial statements. What are Financial Statements? Financial statements are the formal records that have been...
by Deborah Quinn | Feb 26, 2023 | Selling
Quite often the question of whether or not to sell your business does not have a clear answer. It is a choice that is fraught with both financial and emotional considerations that can result in some emotive and uncertain decision making. That is why it is important to...
by QMA Blog | Aug 27, 2020 | Buying
Times are tough in the business world. Many business owners have directly or indirectly been impacted by the fallout and ongoing difficulties caused by COVID-19. Unfortunately, this has led many businesses to experience distress, however it does present opportunities...
by QMA Blog | Aug 27, 2020 | Due Dilligence
With the outbreak of COVID-19, the Australian Government moved quickly to prevent foreign investors from rushing to acquire Australian businesses, by introducing a temporary zero-dollar screening threshold for any foreign acquisitions of an Australian business. The...
by QMA Blog | Jul 27, 2020 | Buying, Selling, Selling
In the uncertainty of the current climate it’s important to continue to find ways to get deals done. With borders closed and financial markets on edge, the process of conducting cross border M&A transactions has been rapidly evolving. For many businesses, cash...
by QMA Blog | Jun 24, 2020 | Buying, Selling
The global economy has been impacted by Covid-19 causing an unprecedented economic crisis during the first half of 2020. Most economists are unsure how the pandemic is going to play out in global markets, as Governments have not had to deal with a global economic and...
by Deborah Quinn | Mar 30, 2020 | Valuations
Regardless of the industry or business type, there are a number of key considerations that have almost universal applicability to the value of all businesses. The value drivers discussed below have a direct impact on the risk profile of businesses and accordingly the...
by QMA Blog | Jan 15, 2020 | Blog, Selling
At this time of year, most people begin thinking about what they can improve and change in the new year ahead. Whilst many people have bold plans to set goals and change bad habits, for business owners January is often a time for deep thought on the next steps to take...
by QMA Blog | Jan 15, 2020 | Blog, Valuations
There are several valuation methodologies that can be applied to the valuation of businesses. All are attempts by various parties to find a model that best estimates the value of a business. Some valuation methods are more accepted within some industries and business...
by QMA Blog | Nov 21, 2019 | Blog, Buying, Legal, Selling, Valuations
An Independent Expert’s Report (IER) provides advice to shareholders on the fairness and/or reasonableness of a proposed transaction. The rules of the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX), regulatory guides issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission...
