Few questions spark more second-guessing for founders after a deal closes than this one: Should I disclose the sale price? It sounds simple. It isn’t. The decision sits at the intersection of ego, strategy, relationships, …
There are very few things that can derail an otherwise strong M&A process faster than a leak. Not a bad quarter. Not a tough diligence question. Not even a valuation gap. A leak—real or rumored—introduces …
At some point in every M&A process, the deal stops being private. Employees start asking questions. Customers want reassurance. Partners lean in. Reporters call. And suddenly, the words coming out of your leadership team’s mouths …
There is no moment in an M&A process more emotionally charged than the internal announcement. Not the LOI. Not diligence. Not even the closing dinner. The moment you stand in front of your team—or open …
Founders spend a lot of time thinking about how to communicate a sale to employees, customers, and investors—but vendors and partners often get overlooked until something breaks. A missed shipment. A delayed invoice. A confused …