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Client Testimonial : Dan K.
Tony Parisi and Strategic Exit Advisors played a crucial role in the successful sale of Precision Solutions to Applied Technical Services. As CEO of Precision, navigating a deal founded by my father in 1968 was a profound journey. Tony's expertise and SEA's guidance were invaluable in realizing this transformative acquisition. Now, as part of ATS, Precision is expanding, and ATS is advancing its industry leadership. Tony's support was instrumental, reflecting SEA's commitment to efficient and impactful outcomes for businesses like ours.
Client Testimonial : Jill V.
After three decades in business, Strategic Exit Advisors (SEA) played a pivotal role in guiding the strategic transition of Vitiello Communications Group. Beyond facilitating the acquisition, SEA's expertise shone with three key differentiators: comprehensively guiding clients through the process, fostering deep relationships, and embodying unwavering respect and compassion. This unique approach not only ensured a seamless transaction but also exemplified SEA's commitment to navigating successful business transformations, ensuring a legacy of excellence for Vitiello.
Client Testimonial : Kevin H.
Kevin Hartsoe, CEO of Neu Dynamics & NDC International, praises Strategic Exit Advisors for expertly steering his company through a critical transition. SEA's strategic expertise, comprehensive support, and unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcome maximized value for Hartsoe's business, resulting in an exceptional result.
SEA - Co-Op Commercial
What distinguishes the six-month Drexel University Co-op program at SEA? It's the unique blend of hands-on experiences, real-world scenarios, and prospective client interactions, providing participants with a comprehensive and enriching preparation for their future careers.
Drexel University Co-Op Program
Despite an overall 25% decrease in deal volumes for transactions between $500 million and $1 billion, the lower middle market, focusing on deals less than $250 million, experienced robust activity with over 50 NDAs and 18 interactive calls on each deal in 2023, showcasing a strong market for high-quality businesses with less risk.
SEA -Co-Op Program
Managing Director Curt Cyliax at Strategic Exit Advisors (SEA) shares his inspiring success story, having once navigated the Co-op program at Drexel University, exemplifying the transformative impact of mentorship and professional development.
Erum’s Co-op Journey at SEA
Erum Hamid, a former Strategic Exit Advisors Co-op student turned William Blair professional, shares her journey from intern to success. Erum reveals how SEA's hands-on mentorship and real-world exposure catalyzed her finance career, offering invaluable insights for aspiring professionals.
Former SEA Co-Op Shares His Story
As a former Strategic Exit Advisors Co-op student, Luca Fimmano shares how the co-op experience offers a unique exposure to investment banking. SEA's collaboration with Drexel University immerses students in live deals and client work alongside professionals, teaching M&A fundamentals while preparing them for successful careers.
SEA - Summer Analyst Program
SEA's 10-week summer analyst program offers an amazing opportunity for aspiring professionals, providing a dynamic and immersive experience that cultivates skills, fosters growth, and opens doors to a rewarding career journey.
The Entrepreneurial Operating System
Experience the seamless synergy as Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) dovetails with Strategic Exit Advisors (SEA), unlocking a transformative journey for businesses seeking optimal performance and strategic exits.
Peter H. - SEA- Differentiation
At Strategic Exit Advisors (SEA), we recognize the importance of team culture, as our cohesive team and integrated processes seamlessly work together, providing clients with a transparent experience where what you see is what you get, fostering trust and clarity across our senior deal team members.
The Emotional Aspect of Selling a Business
Strategic Exit Advisors (SEA) begins with our Readiness Assessment to provide clarity to entrepreneurs with an honest assessment of your unique needs as a business owner.
SEA - who we work with
Strategic Exit Advisors (SEA) takes a tailored approach, prioritizing alignment and offering a flexible process designed to meet the unique needs of entrepreneurs, ensuring a dynamic and responsive journey towards their goals.
What Makes SEA Different
Strategic Exit Advisors (SEA) stands out as a unique organization, boasting a team of seasoned experts with a deep bench of diverse skills, dedicated to providing unparalleled support for entrepreneurs navigating the complexities of strategic exits.
Working With Entrepreneurs
At Strategic Exit Advisors (SEA), our process is laser-focused and inherently customizable, meticulously crafted to collaboratively align with and elevate entrepreneurial business owners, ensuring a tailor-made approach to navigate the intricacies of strategic exits.
SEA - Taking Our Clients to Market
At SEA, we implement a two-step process to prioritize client confidentiality and facilitate face-to-face interactions with prospective buyers, ensuring a more seamless alignment.
SEA - Process
At SEA, our tailored process is dedicated to working closely with entrepreneurs, delving into what truly matters to them—exploring their business investments, motivations for selling, and caring deeply about aspects like legacy, culture, people, and their envisioned post-close future.
The Importance of Due Diligence in this Market Cycle
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Are Buyers Aggressive?
Buyers are adopting a more aggressive approach, with a significant number of recent deals involving sellers who already had offers, showcasing a trend of direct outreach to companies; this strategy has proven successful, resulting in notable improvements of 25% to 60% in deal prices, emphasizing the importance of preparedness and engaging a broad range of potential buyers for successful M&A transactions.
Do Politics Matter When it Comes to GDP
Despite political shifts, the historical stability in national GDP over the past 50 years, irrespective of party affiliation, underscores a consistently deep pool of buyers for high-quality businesses, with the M&A market showing resilience to uncertainties and potential for strong multiples, fueled by substantial dry powder in private equity and family office funds seeking opportunities.
Data Tells the Story When it Comes to Understanding Market Dynamics
Investment bankers emphasize providing clarity by showcasing clients' performance before COVID, narrating their challenges, strategies, and improvements, as such detailed stories enhance buyer understanding and contribute to more favorable deals.
Our Clients Only Sell When They Are Ready
In the lower middle market, our business primarily serves clients with businesses valued between 10 to 50 million dollars, focusing on the entrepreneurial sweet spot, where clients, motivated by personal reasons, seek to sell when ready, often driven by factors such as life stage, succession considerations, or deciding on reinvestment or external partnership for business growth.
