The Currency of Exit Value: Mastering EBITDA in the Lower Middle Market
For the lower-middle market business owner, revenue figures tell only half the story. In the language of high-stakes M&A, EBITDA is the true currency of exit value. This strategic brief explores how sophisticated buyers utilize this metric to normalize earnings and how proper recasting can significantly alter your enterprise valuation before you go to market.
The Chairman’s View: Leveraging 2026 Industrial Milestones for Strategic Exit Planning
The industrial landscape of 2026 is reshaping valuation metrics. This Chairman's View explores how strategic manufacturing forums like IMTS and AeroDef define the "premium" acquisition targets of tomorrow, offering a roadmap for owners to maximize EBITDA multiples through market intelligence.2026 Manufacturing M&A: Strategic Events for Exit Planning
Architecting Value: The Strategic Exit Roadmap for Middle Market Owners
In the theater of Middle Market M&A, the transaction is not just a sale—it is a discipline of wealth preservation. This strategic brief outlines the architectural shift from "Operator" to "Asset Manager" required to maximize EBITDA multiples and secure a sophisticated deal structure.
The M&A Playbook: Architecting Growth and Wealth Preservation
Excerpt: For the sophisticated principal, acquisition is not merely expansion—it is a calculated maneuver toward wealth preservation. This strategic brief outlines the "Chairman's View" on sourcing proprietary deal flow,
The Chairman’s Lens: Orchestrating the Strategic Exit
The transition from operator to emeritus requires more than a transaction—it demands architectural precision. This strategic brief applies the "Chairman's Lens" to maximizing enterprise value, codifying financial integrity, and de-risking revenue streams for a premium middle-market exit.
The Architecture of Exit: Maximizing Enterprise Value in M&A
The transition of a lower-middle market enterprise is not merely a transaction; it is a defining moment for legacy. This strategic brief outlines the "Chairman's View" on orchestrating a competitive exit, optimizing deal structure, and maximizing EBITDA multiples for a premium liquidity event.
Strategic Valuation: Maximizing Enterprise Value in M&A
Valuation is not a static figure; it is a dynamic reflection of risk and opportunity. This strategic brief outlines the "Chairman's View" on navigating EBITDA multiples, understanding the "Owner's Trap," and engineering a premium valuation for a definitive middle-market exit.
Strategic Exit Planning: Maximizing Enterprise Value in M&A
The transition from operator to emeritus is a defining moment for legacy. This strategic brief outlines the "Chairman's View" on orchestrating a competitive exit, optimizing deal structure, and maximizing EBITDA multiples for a premium liquidity event.