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#29 Founder-Led M&A & Private Equity | John Willding on Structuring Life-Changing Deals
Navigating a founder-led exit is more than just a transaction—it’s a pivotal moment for a business and its owners. John Willding breaks down how private equity and strategic buyers differ, why early planning and quality-of-earnings analysis matter, and how thoughtful deal structuring drives long-term value.
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WHAT WE COVER
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• How founder-operators should approach life-altering M&A transactions
• Differences between private equity and strategic buyers and implications for deal structure
• Planning for M&A well in advance, including quality-of-earnings analysis and due diligence
• Asset vs. equity sales, tax considerations, and partnership agreements
• Structuring deals to retain employees and maximize transaction value
• Navigating regulatory frameworks, including securities and fund formation rules
• The role of specialized legal expertise in unlocking complex transactions
• Long-term relationship-building and strategic positioning to create value in the mid-market
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📱 CONNECT WITH US
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The Deal Table is Produced by Harper Belmont Media & sponsored by:
Capital Southwest | https://capitalsouthwest.com
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#TheDealTable #PrivateEquity #MiddleMarketMergers #FundFormation #CorporateLaw #MergersAndAcquisitions #DealStructuring #FounderCompanies #BusinessTransactions #InvestmentLaw
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By Harper Belmont Media | Optima Mergers and AcquisitionsNavigating a founder-led exit is more than just a transaction—it’s a pivotal moment for a business and its owners. John Willding breaks down how private equity and strategic buyers differ, why early planning and quality-of-earnings analysis matter, and how thoughtful deal structuring drives long-term value.
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WHAT WE COVER
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• How founder-operators should approach life-altering M&A transactions
• Differences between private equity and strategic buyers and implications for deal structure
• Planning for M&A well in advance, including quality-of-earnings analysis and due diligence
• Asset vs. equity sales, tax considerations, and partnership agreements
• Structuring deals to retain employees and maximize transaction value
• Navigating regulatory frameworks, including securities and fund formation rules
• The role of specialized legal expertise in unlocking complex transactions
• Long-term relationship-building and strategic positioning to create value in the mid-market
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📱 CONNECT WITH US
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
The Deal Table is Produced by Harper Belmont Media & sponsored by:
Capital Southwest | https://capitalsouthwest.com
Follow The Deal Table:https://www.instagram.com/thedealtablepodcast/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-deal-table/
Follow Ryan Harper:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryansharper/
https://www.instagram.com/ryansharper/
Follow Lane Carrick:https://www.linkedin.com/in/b-lane-carrick-65a728/
Sign up for the Deal Table Newsletter: https://share.hsforms.com/1Tfx_WobCTPuXWenG1-69EQoavsd
#TheDealTable #PrivateEquity #MiddleMarketMergers #FundFormation #CorporateLaw #MergersAndAcquisitions #DealStructuring #FounderCompanies #BusinessTransactions #InvestmentLaw