Investment Banking

Investment Banking

“How to Build a Company Buyers Actually Want to Buy” | This is M&A Podcast Featuring Jordi Pujol

Jordi Pujol, Managing Director and leader of the Valuation Advisory Services Group, recently joined an episode of the This is M&A podcast as a guest ...
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benchmarking

Benchmarking Churn vs Sales Growth vs Enterprise Value: What PropTech Founders Need to Know Before Selling

The New Mandate: Revenue Durability Over User Growth  The SaaS landscape has shifted and it’s especially true for Proptech. Where the market once rewarded rapid ...
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clinical research site

Strategic vs. Private Equity Buyers: Who Is the Right Partner for Your Pharma Services Company?

Companies across the clinical research ecosystem, including CROs, clinical research sites and site networks, site management organizations (SMOs), and patient recruitment and enrollment providers, continue ...
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acquirer interest

When Unsolicited Interest Comes Knocking: How ConTech SaaS Founders Should Respond 

The Rise of Unsolicited Offers in ConTech SaaS  If you’re a ConTech SaaS founder, you’re already seeing it: unsolicited emails from strategics and private equity buyers who ...
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acquisition

Objective Advises ANA Global in Sale to Gainline, Unlocking Cost and Supply Chain Advantages Through Mexico Operations

Strategic Acquisition of ANA Global Highlights Growing Nearshoring Opportunities for Manufacturers San Diego, CA – October 14, 2025 – Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation (“Objective”), ...
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component manufacturer

How to Sell a Precision Manufacturing Business (Plastics, Metals & Components)

Precision manufacturing businesses, particularly those producing plastics, metals, and engineered components, remain at the center of strategic investment and consolidation. Over the past twelve months, ...
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clinical research site

Valuation of Clinical Research Sites: What Buyers Look For in a Clinical Research Site Company

The clinical research site (CRS) sector has become one of the most active areas in life sciences M&A. With pharmaceutical companies accelerating development pipelines and ...
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enterprise resource platform

What Acquirers Are Looking for in ERP SaaS and Why Retention and Vertical AI Define “Choice Assets” 

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) SaaS platforms are deeply embedded in customers’ operations, making them highly attractive in M&A. But what separates good assets from choice ...
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Investment Banking

Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation Named Finalists for 24th Annual M&A Advisor Awards

Los Angeles, CA – September 26, 2025 – Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation is honored to announce that we have been named finalists in seven ...
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contract research organization

How to Sell a Contract Research Organization (CRO): A Strategic Guide for Founders

For founders of contract research organizations (CROs), pursuing a sale is often the most significant financial and strategic milestone of their careers. A successful transaction ...
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