![[Video] What Is Involved in an M&A Sell-Side Transaction?](https://www.krostcpas.com/wp-content/uploads/MA-Video-Series-–-Part-3-of-4.jpg "[Video] What Is Involved in an M&A Sell-Side Transaction?")
[Video] What Is Involved in an M&A Sell-Side Transaction?
In our next M&A video in the series, Paren Knadjian talks about our sell-side advisory services and process, which involves working with business owners to maximize the value of a potential transaction and ensure its success. Sell-side advisory applies to any company that is interested in selling a part or all of their business. Here … Read More
M&A Video Series – Part 2 of 4
As you may know, KROST offers M&A and Capital Markets Service. Through our resources, experience, relationships, and by running a proven process, we can identify more parties to engage. This increases bargaining power and improves the chances of a successful close. Paren Knadjian leads the practice and comes with over 15 years of experience in … Read More
Press Release: Green Cuisine Private Label Food Manufacturer Acquired by Fresh & Ready Foods
Pasadena, California – Green Cuisine (San Fernando, CA), a private label food manufacturer, founded and owned by the Sanderson family, was sold to Fresh & Ready Foods (San Fernando, CA), a portfolio company of Akoya Capital (Chicago, IL), Balance Point Capital (Westport, CT) and Plexus Capital (Raleigh, NC), for an undisclosed sum. Pasadena-based consulting firm, … Read More
M&A Video Series – Part 1 of 4
KROST can assist in the mergers and acquisitions process, whether your company is selling, buying, financing or re-capitalizing, to ensure your goals are met. Whether it is strategy, planning, or execution, our comprehensive process and hands-on services provide companies, management, and shareholders with step-by-step guidance, from pre-planning to the finish line and beyond. No matter … Read More
Southern California M&A in Manufacturing Report – 1st Half, 2018
Below is a preview of one of the articles in the new issue, “Southern California M&A in Manufacturing Report – 1st Half, 2018” by Paren Knadjian, M&A: Southern California M&A in Manufacturing Report – 1st Half, 2018 Overview & Trends Mergers & Acquisition (M&A) activity in manufacturing globally was robust in 2018 with just under … Read More
First Quarter M&A and Venture Capital Deal Activity in the Food & Beverage Industries
M&A Activity M&A activity in the Food & Beverage space remains healthy with just under 250 deals announced in Q1 2018, down from 370 deals on Q1 2017 (which was a very high quarter in terms of deal count and aggregate transaction value). The largest deal by far was the $23 billion Leveraged Buyout (LBO) … Read More
3 Types of Due Diligence to Consider Prior to Buying a Business
There is no single process that everybody follows when purchasing a business, and there are many factors that determine whether a business, once bought, will fulfill its desired purpose. But if there is one thing that will mitigate the chances of failure, and increase the chances of success, it is conducting detailed due diligence on … Read More
5 Steps to Take Now if You Plan to Expand Your Restaurant Business
Are you planning to expand your restaurant business? Do you plan to open new stores? Do you need outside capital to fund that expansion? Here are five steps to take now to improve your chances of successfully raising capital – debt, equity, or both. 1. Make Sure Your Books are in Good Order Most restaurant … Read More
Global Investment Trends in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Before diving into global investment trends in Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) and Machine Learning (“ML”), it may be worth quickly defining them. To quote John McCarthy, widely recognized as one of the pre-imminent leaders in this space, AI is defined as “The science and engineering of making intelligent machines.” AI systems can perform tasks that normally … Read More
5 Steps to Take Now if You Want to Sell Your Business In 2018
Due to the recently passed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), business owners who were looking to sell their business in 2018 may now be reconsidering. After all, the TCJA cuts corporate tax rates resulting in increased cash flow for profitable companies. While this is true, it is also worth considering that private company valuations … Read More
