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New Direction Partners Details Core M&A Drivers for Sellers
Peter Schaefer and Jim Russell outlined five core drivers for maximizing valuation during an M&A sale process.

- What happened
- Peter Schaefer and Jim Russell of New Direction Partners hosted a webinar outlining five core drivers for business owners seeking to maximize valuation in a sale process. The session focused on financial and management metrics scrutinized by buyers, including clean, defensible financials and strong management teams that reduce owner dependence.
- Why it matters
- Understanding the specific financial and operational elements scrutinized by buyers changes how owners prepare their businesses for transaction processes.
- Who is affected
- Business owners, investors, and converters
The webinar, titled "The Premium Formula: Five Core Drivers that Enable a Seller to Win in M&A," presented a roadmap for valuation maximization by focusing on essential elements closely examined by prospective buyers.
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- The Premium Formula: Five Core Drivers that Enable a Seller to Win in M&A — Packaging Impressions
- The Premium Formula: Five Core Drivers that Enable a Seller to Win in M&A — Printing Impressions
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