by QMA Blog | Mar 12, 2019 | Selling
When selling your company one of the major aspects that create value for a buyer is scalability. To release the value of assets or capabilities, the buyer needs to be able to deploy the product or service throughout their organisation or through their distribution...
by QMA Blog | Mar 6, 2019 | Valuations
The nature of business valuation reports is such that the conclusions (otherwise referred to as opinions of value) presented in the reports are not valid forever. Business valuation reports generally contain an expiry date or sometimes contain wording that outlines...
by QMA Blog | Feb 28, 2019 | Selling
There’s no doubt that selling your business is an important event in the life of your business, and your life as a business owner too. While it might be something that seems far off in the future or you find it hard to think about getting out of a business that you...
by QMA Blog | Feb 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
The mergers and acquisitions market in Australia has been very busy over the last year, and is expected to continue this trend into 2019. Last year’s government royal commissions into the financial and banking systems could have easily placed a damper on any potential...
by QMA Blog | Jan 24, 2019 | Buying
A letter of intent is used during the merger and acquisition process to establish the proposed terms and timing of a deal. The letter of intent lays the foundation for where the negotiation process will start. However, don’t get confused about the enforceability of...
by QMA Blog | Jan 10, 2019 | Valuations
A minority shareholding is a parcel of shares in a company that cannot exert control over the company. This generally means they have little to no control over the day to day management of the company and the decisions made by its board of directors. What is a...
by QMA Blog | Jan 10, 2019 | Selling
Tis the season for New Year Resolutions. Whilst many folk have bold plans to lose weight or eat more healthily, for business owners January is often a time for deep thought on the next steps to take with their business. For many business owners, plans will be afoot to...
by QMA Blog | Nov 27, 2018 | Buying
Expanding Through Acquisition When a company is considering making a strategic acquisition there are a few key areas that all business owners or partners should consider before making the move. Acquisitions can be a smart and tactical way to reach new geographical...
by QMA Blog | Nov 26, 2018 | Selling
Premium Business Prices Generally businesses that operate in the same industry are sold with a multiple range akin to other similar sized businesses in that industry. This article will discuss some of the differentiating factors between the businesses that are...
by QMA Blog | Oct 31, 2018 | Buying, Selling, Valuations
Comparing the Value of Your Company to a Similar Publicly Listed Company Many business owners are aware of the simple (but rudimentary) business valuation method of “PROFIT x MULTIPLE = VALUE”. Clearly, inherent in this formula is the requirement for an...
