Despite all the doom and gloom, there’s a lot of M&A activity with good valuations paid for technology companies. But what if the recession headlines are true? Should you be worried? What should baby boomers be doing now to prepare? Listen to the recording of our Quarterly Tech M&A Update. Corum’s research team provides a detailed analysis of all six technology sectors and 29 subsectors. Which sectors saw the highest valuations in Q1 2023? Which buyers are actively acquiring right now? Will the ...
May 18, 2023•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Whether you’ve had an exit plan in mind from the start or you’re fielding unsolicited offers from potential acquirers, the more information you have about the M&A process the better. This month, hear from an international panel of CEOs and founders who sold their Tech companies in 2022. What motivated them to sell? What surprised them most about the M&A process? What advice do they have for other CEOs considering M&A? Don’t miss this invaluable opportunity to hear from fellow founders, owners an...
Mar 11, 2023•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Bolt-ons, platforms, tuck-ins, roll-ups, plus other M&A strategies ensure that financial acquirers are a dominant force in Tech M&A today. With cash to spend, aggressive deal teams and actively acquisitive portfolio companies, all technology company owners and executives must understand the role of Private Equity in today's M&A landscape. Part two of Corum's Annual Tech M&A Report with a look back at 2022 and ahead to the rest of 2023 in the world of Private Equity. A panel of the world's leadin...
Feb 21, 2023•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Corum Group and leading industry advisors look back at 2022 and ahead to the coming year, providing critical insight and predictions. Agenda: Insight from our luminary panel: Salesforce, Progress Software and SAP What will the buyers want in 2023? M&A market predictions for 2023 2022 M&A scorecard The unveiling of Corum’s 2023 Top 10 Disruptive Technology Trends Valuations for all six technology sectors and 29 subsectors...
Feb 21, 2023•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you use estate and succession planning to maximize wealth before an M&A event? Every founder or CEO needs to consider their estate and succession plan now, even if you’re not immediately contemplating retirement or concerned about health or family issues. There’s a lot to think about. Our December webcast will address: Tech founder/CEO succession options 2023 Estate planning considerations Unique benefits of tech companies Additionally, Corum Group’s research team will provide analysis on...
Dec 12, 2022•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Increasing market uncertainty may have you contemplating raising capital to fund growth and assure a sufficient runway. So, what should a CEO consider in deciding whether to go out for additional capital or begin looking for an exit? Corum CEO, Bruce Milne, advises on this important topic. Plus, we'll discuss the latest deals, trends and valuations in Corum's monthly Tech M&A market update.
Nov 21, 2022•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast 2022 M&A activity is still on track to surpass 2021's total deal volume. This is still the best time ever to sell a software company. When will the window close? For analysis of the current tech M&A market, join us for our Quarterly Tech M&A update. Corum's research team will walk through valuation metrics in all six tech sectors and 29 subsectors, plus look at the key deals and trends from across the market. Which sectors are getting the highest valuations? What kinds of companies are acquirers...
Nov 21, 2022•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Executive Summary is the most important document you will write in your M&A journey. You have 15 seconds to convey your company's story and value in the hands of an acquirer. Succeed, and you are on your way to an Optimal Outcome. Fail, and your deal may be over before it even gets started. How do you write your story so that it gets the attention of the right buyers? Join us Thursday, September 8th, as we share "Pro Tips for Developing Your "Story.'" These are proven methods that CEOs and f...
Sep 10, 2022•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast The M&A market for private companies is robust, but buyers are more diligent than ever, looking closer at a target's model. Next Thursday, Corum's senior dealmakers will share ten ways you can conserve and even increase your company's value now. Plus, we'll discuss the latest deals, trends and valuations in Corum's monthly Tech M&A market update.
Sep 09, 2022•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jul 20, 2022•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jul 20, 2022•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast We are seeing record level deal activity here at Corum. The volatility in the markets is not affecting the M&A opportunity for privately held tech companies. What’s driving this is the tremendous amount of cash available for transactions. If you're a technology company owner or CEO having a hard time getting your partner, shareholders, investors, board aligned on an M&A strategy, Corum President, Rob Griggs, will be sharing his tips on how to educate your team on the benefits of calibrating the ...
May 14, 2022•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast How did we increase the value of our clients' offers by 40%? Join us for a discussion with Bruce Milne to learn about a unique part of the Corum process called hiatus. Through case studies, we will illustrate how Corum leverages the hiatus program to get higher offers for our clients. Selling your company is the most important transaction of your life; you must do it right or you won’t get the value you deserve. Plus, Corum’s research team will present our Q1 Tech M&A report , a detailed analysi...
May 11, 2022•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Designed to prepare you for due diligence and develop your story, Corum’s IPM process consists of five parts: data gathering & interviews, mapping to disruptive trends, presentation coaching, presenting to an elite audience, and development of the executive summary. Hear from Bruce Milne, Corum Group’s CEO, about this process that has been developed for over 30 years
Mar 12, 2022•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Special guests Eugene Ware of GoDaddy (formerly CEO of Vidnami) and Lee Trevena of LeaseEagle join us for Corum’s Tech M&A Monthly webcast. How did they ensure that they achieved an optimal outcome through the process? What surprised them? What did they learn? What would they do differently?
Mar 12, 2022•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Whether just considering the M&A process or actively preparing your company for sale, you want to understand the process from the perspective of those who have been there before. In Part 3 of Corum's Annual Tech M&A Report, hear from an international panel of founders, CEOs and owners who recently sold their tech firms. What surprised them? What did they learn? What would they do differently? How did they ensure that they achieved an optimal outcome through the process? Don't miss this unique op...
Mar 12, 2022•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Bolt-ons, platforms, tuck-ins, roll-ups, plus other M&A strategies ensure that financial acquirers are a dominant force in Tech M&A today. With cash to spend, aggressive deal teams and actively acquisitive portfolio companies, all technology company owners and executives must understand the role of Private Equity in today's M&A landscape. Join us for part two of Corum's Annual Tech M&A Report as we look back at 2021 and ahead to the rest of 2022 in the world of Private Equity. A panel of the wor...
Feb 12, 2022•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join the largest tech M&A webcast of the year. Corum Group and leading industry advisors will look back at 2021 and ahead to the coming year, providing critical insight and predictions. Agenda: M&A market predictions for 2022 Scorecard from 2021 Top 10 Disruptive Technology Trends that will drive deals in 2022 Deals, trends and valuations across all six technology sectors and 29 subsectors. To see this in its full webcast form, visit corumgroup.com/resource-center...
Jan 14, 2022•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Due diligence is a buyer's detailed investigation into your company before they acquire it. Inadequate due diligence preparation and conduct can destroy value or even force you to live with a sub-optimal outcome after the deal is closed. With so many chances to step on a landmine, you must be well prepared. We've compiled a list of 12 survival tips to help you navigate due diligence and achieve maximum value for your company. To see this in its full webcast form, visit corumgroup.com/resource-ce...
Dec 10, 2021•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast If you are looking at taking advantage of the strong M&A market, what can you do to ensure that you take the most valuable company possible to market? We'll share what we've seen drive value in actual transactions during our upcoming webcast and how companies like yours can put these best practices to use. In addition, Corum's research team will provide a detailed Q3 Tech M&A report, including key transactions, trends, and valuation metrics across all six technology sectors and 30 subsectors.. T...
Nov 16, 2021•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast There are a lot of ways to kill a deal. Without the proper finesse and skill, the process often ends in failure—sometimes leaving you the worse for wear. During our next webcast, Corum’s senior dealmakers reveal the top five reasons that Tech M&A deals are failing right now. Plus, we'll discuss the latest deals, trends and valuations in Corum's monthly Tech M&A market update. To see this in its full webcast form, visit corumgroup.com/resource-center
Nov 16, 2021•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast How has COVID changed the M&A process for tech acquirers? Has the M&A process changed permanently? What advice do buyers have for tech CEOs considering selling their company? Join us for a panel discussion with active tech buyers. Guest Panelists: Greg Colella, VP M&A, Fullsteam Scott Irwin, President, Aktion Associates Martin Hjerpe, SVP M&A & Strategy, Epiroc To see this in its full webcast form, visit corumgroup.com/resource-center...
Sep 11, 2021•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join us for the fourth installment of our Software Bidding Wars Series—Sellers Who've Sold During the Bidding Wars. In this panel discussion, our guests will share their unique perspectives about what it is like to sell in the current market. What was their M&A Process like? What advice do they have for CEOs currently considering M&A? Guest Panelists: Keith Barr, Leading2Lean Jim Falkanger, Central Consulting Group Richard Staveley, ip.access Pieter Nel, MineRP To see this in its full webcast fo...
Aug 14, 2021•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast On our July episode of the Corum Tech M&A webcast, we cover: highlights from our deals, upcoming events, a presentation on Search Funds, and our Tech M&A mid-year report; plus, Corum's CEO Bruce Milne joins us for a special report, Boomer Beware.
Jul 09, 2021•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast On our June episode of the Corum Tech M&A webcast-- 12 Tips to Negotiate a Maximum Deal -- We cover: highlights from our deals, upcoming events, and how to identify tech buyers in 2021; plus, hear from Corum's CEO Bruce Milne on how to negotiate in the current M&A environment.
Jun 11, 2021•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast On our May episode of the Corum Tech M&A webcast-- Software Bidding Wars: Are you leaving half of your value on the table?-- We cover: the rapid increase of buyer responses; how to respond to pre-emptive bids; what offers look like in the current environment; plus, an interview with two successful CEOs who have recently gone through a SPAC acquisition To see this in its full webcast form, visit corumgroup.com/resource-center
May 14, 2021•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Michael Bor, co-founder and CEO of Carlotz and Matthew Ehrlichman, CEO, Chairman and founder of Porch discuss their successful experiences with Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs), why they're trendy today, and how to prepare if you're thinking about going the SPAC route. To see this in its full webcast form, visit corumgroup.com/resource-center
May 13, 2021•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast On our February Webcast, we hear a special message from Bruce Milne, Corum's CEO, on the SPACs phenomenon. And, in the Tech M&A Report, we take a look at how the markets did in the first quarter of the year. To see this in its full webcast form, visit corumgroup.com/resource-center
Apr 09, 2021•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast On our March Webcast, we take a look at our Research Report to see how the markets are doing across sectors. Plus, our annual Sellers panel with the following guests: Constance Anderson, MemberXP Kevin Kelly, Altvia Jay Fiske, Maestrosoft Domenico Crapanzano, Fing To see this in its full webcast form, visit corumgroup.com/resource-center
Mar 12, 2021•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tech M&A leaders discuss their unique experiences and difficulties as well as how mentorships helped them overcome their challenges to get to a successful exit. Check out other podcast episodes, webcasts, and videos at WFS.com....
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