M&A Masters · 2025-10-15 · 31 min
The playbook for selling your company just changed - again. What separates those who merely survive from those who exit with maximum value? The answer may surprise even seasoned founders. In this episode, Anthony Caporrino, U.S. Transaction Advisory Group Co-Leader at Alvarez & Marsal, reveals the behind-the-scenes secrets to smarter M&A, how analytics are rewriting the rules, and what it really takes for owners and investors to achieve a clean exit. You’ll discover… The single biggest mistake even mature companies make when prepping for a sale What founders should be doing years before considering an exit (and why most miss it) How “operator experience” trumps traditional consulting in maximizing deal value The new analytics tools that give buyers (and sellers) the ultimate edge Why rep & warranty insurance is changing dealmaking - and what it means for your next negotiation
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