by QMA Blog | Feb 28, 2019 | Selling
There’s no doubt that selling your business is an important event in the life of your business, and your life as a business owner too. While it might be something that seems far off in the future or you find it hard to think about getting out of a business that you...
by QMA Blog | Feb 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
The mergers and acquisitions market in Australia has been very busy over the last year, and is expected to continue this trend into 2019. Last year’s government royal commissions into the financial and banking systems could have easily placed a damper on any potential...
by QMA Blog | Jan 24, 2019 | Buying
A letter of intent is used during the merger and acquisition process to establish the proposed terms and timing of a deal. The letter of intent lays the foundation for where the negotiation process will start. However, don’t get confused about the enforceability of...
by QMA Blog | Jan 10, 2019 | Valuations
A minority shareholding is a parcel of shares in a company that cannot exert control over the company. This generally means they have little to no control over the day to day management of the company and the decisions made by its board of directors. What is a...
by QMA Blog | Jan 10, 2019 | Selling
Tis the season for New Year Resolutions. Whilst many folk have bold plans to lose weight or eat more healthily, for business owners January is often a time for deep thought on the next steps to take with their business. For many business owners, plans will be afoot to...
by QMA Blog | Nov 27, 2018 | Buying
Expanding Through Acquisition When a company is considering making a strategic acquisition there are a few key areas that all business owners or partners should consider before making the move. Acquisitions can be a smart and tactical way to reach new geographical...
by QMA Blog | Nov 26, 2018 | Selling
Premium Business Prices Generally businesses that operate in the same industry are sold with a multiple range akin to other similar sized businesses in that industry. This article will discuss some of the differentiating factors between the businesses that are...
by QMA Blog | Oct 31, 2018 | Buying, Selling, Valuations
Comparing the Value of Your Company to a Similar Publicly Listed Company Many business owners are aware of the simple (but rudimentary) business valuation method of “PROFIT x MULTIPLE = VALUE”. Clearly, inherent in this formula is the requirement for an...
by QMA Blog | Oct 31, 2018 | Blog, Buying, Due Dilligence, Legal, Tax Advice
Director Penalty Notices Directors looking to sell their company or shareholding need to be aware of the risks inherent in Director Penalty Notices prior to completing a transaction. This article outlines what a Director Penalty Notice is and how they can impact on...
by QMA Blog | Sep 19, 2018 | Buying, Selling, Tax Advice, Uncategorized
Utlising Put & Call Options in M&A Put & Call options are contracts that can give either a seller an option to sell at a later date or a buyer an option to purchase at a later date for a given price or under certain circumstances. The contracts generally...
