Lessons Learned in Capitalizing an Acquisition

Among the myriad variables that must be carefully considered when acquiring a business is the question of how the acquisition is going to be financed. In today's episode, I will provide you with an overview of the specific lessons that I learned when financing my own acquisition in 2014. I begin by discussing the critical importance of the link between capital structure and strategy, and then discuss more specific lessons learned in raising the debt required to finance the acquisition.  Please enjoy!