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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.

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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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  1. The Premium Formula: Five Core Drivers that Enable a Seller to Win in M&A — Packaging Impressions
  2. The Premium Formula: Five Core Drivers that Enable a Seller to Win in M&A — Printing Impressions

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