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For many companies, acquisitions are one of the most effective ways to accelerate growth, expand capabilities, enter new markets, or deepen competitive advantage.
Earnouts and reverse earnouts are commonly used in M&A transactions to bridge valuation gaps, allocate risk, and align incentives where future performance is uncertain.
I have seen many LinkedIn posts and blogs highlighting the importance of not only building a sustainable and transferable business, but one that is more valuable. While most business owners understand the practical fundamentals—building a competent management team so the business is not dependent on its owners, keeping clean financials to withstand due diligence, and documenting processes—many overlook something equally important: Your narrative.
In this article, we unpack the when, why, and why not of rolled equity from the seller’s point of view—drawing on practical insights and multiple client discussions on rollover structures.
In today's interconnected world, business valuation doesn't happen in a vacuum. It’s shaped by a complex web of economic signals, investor sentiment, geopolitical tensions—tensions and increasingly, by government trade policy. At Welch, we keep a close eye on how these external forces affect our clients’ businesses, investments, and strategic decisions. One of the most pressing issues we're tracking today is tariff uncertainty and its ripple effect on North American business valuations.
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Managing IP well isn’t just about protection—it’s about positioning. In this expanded resource, Stratford Group and Welch LLP explore what it means to use an IP holding company, when it’s worth considering, and how it can impact risk, tax strategy, and valuation.
