June 6, 2024

Navigating M&A with Expert Guidance: Adams Price on Business Transitions

Navigating M&A with Expert Guidance: Adams Price on Business Transitions

In this episode, host Elizabeth Ledoux is joined by Adams Price, an investment banker and M&A advisor who has led and executed countless transactions in the technology, manufacturing, and supply chain industries.

In this episode, Elizabeth and Adams discuss the challenges of transitioning a business, emphasizing the importance of understanding your objectives and desires and those of family members. With mergers and acquisitions, they explore the need to start the process early so you can prepare financially and gain a clearer understanding of your objectives. Elizabeth and Adams also discuss surrounding yourself with the right advisors and optimizing your company's value and performance.

Connect with Adams Price on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/adamsprice

Connect with Elizabeth Ledoux and the Transition Strategists:

Website: https://transitionstrategists.com/

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Elizabeth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethledoux/

Transition Strategists on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/transitionstrategists/

Transition Strategists on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transitionstrategists

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Chapters in this episode:

(0:02) Business succession planning for privately held businesses.

(6:15) Preparing businesses for sale or transition.

(12:08) Strategic planning, IP protection, and financial planning.

(18:14) Financial planning for business owners, including tax implications and investment strategies.

(25:20) Preparing businesses for sale, including valuation, performance, and market conditions.

This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.