“How to Catalyze Your Company to Appeal to Buyers” | The M&A Mastermind Podcast Featuring Trever Acers

Trever Acers recently joined The M&A Mastermind podcast hosted by Nick Olsen as a guest expert. In this episode “How to Catalyze Your Company to Appeal to Buyers,” Trever dives into M&A transactions and discusses decisions that can make or break a deal, tailoring strategy to maximize outcome, and the importance of transparency and relationship-building. […]
Understanding the Value Drivers in Clinical Trial Support M&A Transactions

The clinical trial support sector has emerged as a critical component of the healthcare landscape, particularly as the demand for innovative therapies continues to rise. This sector encompasses a diverse range of organizations, including clinical research organizations (CROs), institutional review boards (IRBs), and patient recruitment services, all playing pivotal roles in facilitating the efficient and […]
“How to Sell a Business Successfully” | The Business Ownership Podcast Featuring Trever Acers

Trever Acers recently joined The Business Ownership Podcast’s special “7 to 8 Figure Series” hosted by Michelle Nedelec as a guest expert. In this episode “How to Sell a Business Successfully,” Trever discusses identifying what you want from selling your business and how to set it up for a successful exit. Listen to the Full Episode […]
Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation, Advises Sterndahl Enterprises in Sale to Frontline Road Safety Group, Marking Key Expansion in Southern California Pavement Marking Sector

Los Angeles CA, (October 02, 2024) — Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation (“Objective”), an award-winning middle market investment banking and valuation firm, is proud to announce its role as the exclusive sell-side advisor in the sale of Sterndahl Enterprises, Inc (“SEI”) to Frontline Road Safety Group (“Frontline”), a portfolio company of The Sterling Group. The […]
Dan Shea Featured In The LA Times Share Insights on the Private Equity and M&A Landscape

Los Angeles, CA – October 28, 2024 – Dan Shea, Managing Director within Objective’s Investment Banking Group, was recently consulted by the LA Times Studios team in their latest Private Equity and M&A Strategies Roundtable, featured on the Advisors Page. In this roundtable interview, Dan Shea joined other industry leaders to share his expert perspective […]
“What To Consider When Timing the Sale of Your Company” | M&A Talk Podcast Featuring Dan Shea

Dan Shea recently joined the M&A Talk podcast hosted by Morgan & Westfield as a guest expert. In this episode “What To Consider When Timing the Sale of Your Company“, Dan highlights key information about economic and personal considerations to take into account when selling your business. Listen to the Full Episode on Apple Podcasts […]
“Essential Tips for Business Owners Facing Acquisition Offers” | The Deal Scout Podcast Featuring Trever Acers

Trever Acers recently joined The Deal Scout podcast hosted by Josh Wilson as a guest expert. In this episode “Essential Tips for Business Owners Facing Acquisition Offers,” Trever discusses mistakes business owners make that impact their business value, how to approach acquisition offers, and the role of investment bankers in a sale. Listen to the […]
Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation Named Finalists for 23rd Annual M&A Advisor Awards

Los Angeles, CA – September 30, 2024 – Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation is honored to announce that we have been named finalists in four prestigious categories for the 23rd Annual M&A Advisor Awards. These nominations underscore our dedication to delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients and our commitment to excellence in the mergers and […]
Use it or Lose it: Prepare for 2025 Estate Tax Law Changes

As we approach 2025, significant changes to the estate tax landscape are on the horizon that could affect many individuals and families across the United States. Understanding how these changes may impact your estate planning strategy is crucial to ensuring that you maximize your wealth transfer while minimizing tax liabilities. The Current Estate Tax System: […]
Investment Reporting: Fair Value Marks

Fair Value Marks, commonly referred to simply as “fair value,” represent the estimated market value of an asset or liability at a specific point in time. The best estimate of fair value is a quoted price in an active market. This valuation is pivotal in investment reporting and serves multiple purposes, including providing transparency to […]