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Tech M&A Monthly
A Seller’s Biggest Mistake
12 May 2016
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A leader in the software industry, Bruce has founded or owned four software companies, including the largest vertical
market software company, AMI, an Inc. 500 firm rated by IDC as the fastest growing computer-related company in the
world.
He has served on advisory boards for Microsoft, IBM, DEC, Comdex and Apple, and as board member/founding
investor in some of the most innovative firms in their field, including Blue Coat, Bright Star and Sabaki. Past advisor to
two governors and a senator, a board member of the Washington Technology Center, and founder of the WTIA, the
nation’s most active regional technology trade association.
He worked with the Canadian government to found SoftWorld, and he was recently chosen as one of the 200 most
influential individuals in the IT community in Europe. He was also the only American juror for the recent Tornado 100
Awards given to Europe’s top technology firms
A graduate with Distinction from Harvard Business School, Bruce has written three books on business models for
success, including Power Planning. He is a frequent lecturer and author.
Welcome
Bruce Milne
CEO
Corum Group Ltd.
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Agenda
Welcome
CNBC Power Pitch
Special Reports: Record Conferences
Field Report: Lingospot
May 2016 Research Report
A Seller’s Biggest Mistake
Q&A
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Timothy joined Corum in 2011, and oversees the company’s marketing efforts globally from the headquarters near
Seattle. Chief among these is Corum's extensive conference schedule, “Selling Up, Selling Out,” the Merge Briefing,
the Tech M&A Monthly webcast and Corum's platinum sponsorship of the World Financial Symposiums' live events
and Market Spotlight series. Through these events, Corum Group serves as the world’s leading educator in
technology mergers and acquisitions.
Prior to joining Corum, Timothy served as marketing and product manager for GIS software startup Depiction, Inc.,
and previously worked in marketing for VizX Labs, a pioneering SaaS startup delivering DNA analysis tools. In
addition to marketing for software startups, Tim has worked for a US Senate campaign and taught science in Rio de
Janeiro.
Timothy graduated Magna Cum Laude from Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota, with degrees in History and
Biology.
Moderator
Timothy Goddard
VP, Marketing
Corum Group Ltd.
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CNBC Power Pitch
Nat joined Corum in 1996 and brings a diverse background in technology M&A and law. While with the Enforcement
Division of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Nat helped identify and build cases against securities fraud
schemes. With the Strategic Development Division of Morgan Stanley's M&A group, Nat worked on cross-border
acquisitions of U.S. and European companies by Japanese firms, and on financings by large Japanese public
companies. Nat moved to Morgan Stanley's Tokyo office, where he reported directly to the President of Morgan
Stanley, Japan Ltd. and focused exclusively on cross-border M&A.
After Morgan Stanley, Nat co-founded Postcard Software, a creator of advertiser-driven bilingual (English and
Japanese) Internet content. At Activision, Nat led the company's on-line business development.
Nat earned an undergraduate degree in Japanese literature from Yale College and a law degree from UCLA. While in
law school, Nat wrote articles for the International Forum at Yale, Tokyo Journal.
Nat Burgess
President
Corum Group Ltd.
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CNBC Power Pitch
Watch at www.corumgroup.com/news
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Special Report: Reston
Daniel Bernstein
Vice President
Corum Group Ltd.
Daniel Bernstein has worked in a number of roles over a twenty year career in high technology, most recently as
the founder and CEO of Sandlot Games Corporation, a leading casual games publisher and developer. Having
sold Sandlot Games to Digital Chocolate in 2011, Daniel started a small games studio and a consulting practice
where he advises larger companies such as RealNetworks and smaller high growth businesses on product
development, strategic initiatives, and M&A opportunities.
Prior to Sandlot Games, Daniel Bernstein held director level positions in companies such as Wild Tangent and
Monolith. An accomplished composer, Daniel also writes music for most of the games he works on.
Daniel holds a BS in Computer Science and an MA in Music Composition from the University of Virginia.
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Special Report: Vancouver
Dave Levine
Vice President
Corum Group Ltd.
Dave joined Corum in 2015 and has a diverse background in technology and life sciences. As an executive and
entrepreneur, Dave has been operating and investing in companies sitting at the convergence of commerce and
eCommerce as well as innovative life science businesses for over twenty-five years. Recently, Dave was CEO North
America for Gaxsys, an eCommerce and logistics company that is a leader in last mile logistics and fulfillment for
eCommerce marketplaces.
Dave has been on both sides of the mergers and acquisitions table having sold a life science technology company,
facilitated sell side and buy side technology transactions and has also scaled multiple technology companies globally in
the eCommerce, life sciences and innovation intelligence markets. Dave sits on boards of public and private companies
including one company that recently filed for an IPO.
Dave holds a business degree from the Indiana University, Kelley School of Business.
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Special Report: Germany
Jon joined Corum in 2010 out of their Seattle headquarters and is now based in Amsterdam. He has close to 30
years experience serving high technology companies with the last 20 mainly in chief operating and chief executive
roles. During this time Jon has become known for his ability to successfully integrate strategies and tactics into well
executed operating plans, building strong teams and achieving excellent results.
Jon has served as President and CEO of The PowerTech Group, a security and compliance software company sold
to Help/Systems in 2008, and Microserv Technology Services, a nationwide tech services company which was
acquired by Halifax Corporation in 2003. Earlier he served as President and COO of Traveling Software, a leading
developer of communications software in Seattle. Prior to his operating roles Jon held vice president roles in sales,
marketing and business development for technology companies.
Jon has taught in the software product management program at the University of Washington and holds a business
administration degree from San Francisco State University.
Jon Scott
Senior Vice President
Corum Group Ltd.
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Introducing: Andy Hill
Andy Hill
Regional Advisor
Corum Group Ltd.
Enterprise software entrepreneur Andy Hill was co-founder of Oniqua MRO Analytics, a successful supply chain
analytics business which grew from a two-person start-up in Australia to become the global leader in spares parts
optimization for asset-intensive industries. As CEO, Andy spear-headed the growth of Oniqua to become the
dominant player in its market with over $12 Billion dollars of spares parts inventory managed by the Oniqua solution
in more than 30 countries. Corum Group led the successful exit of Oniqua to ASCO Limited a UK private-equity
owned logistics business.
On his retirement as CEO of Oniqua, Andy joined Corum Group as a Regional Advisor. As the successful CEO of an
Australian software company, and a previous client of Corum Group, Andy is uniquely placed to help Australian and
New Zealand software companies in this role.
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Select Corum Deals Down Under
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Corum Conferences Down Under
Jun. 20: Perth– MB
Jun. 22: Melbourne – MB
Jun. 23: Sydney – MB
Jun. 24: Brisbane – SUSO
Jun. 28: Auckland – MB
Jun. 30: Wellington – SUSO
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Field Report: Lingospot acquired by Piksel
Jim Perkins
Senior Vice President
Corum Group Ltd.
Entertainment software entrepreneur Jim Perkins is directly responsible for publishing some of the industry’s biggest
franchises, including Unreal, Duke Nukem, Wolfenstein, Doom, Hunting Unlimited, and Driver. A well-known senior
executive with a 22-year track record of publishing such bestselling hits, he founded and grew two highly successful
software publishing companies (FormGen and ARUSH) from start-ups to multi-million dollar enterprises.
Jim also launched Radar Group, the first Transmedia Incubation Company to monetize entertainment franchises
across all media, including film and television. His success and extensive experience in software production,
marketing and public relations, packaging, online and retail distribution and software M&A, uniquely qualify him as
an expert in building value and realizing wealth. Jim joined Corum Group, the world’s leading software M&A firm,
with a specific focus on educating and helping prospective sellers maximize the value of their digital media
companies.
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Corum Research Report
Elon Gasper
Vice President,
Director of Research
Amber Stoner
Senior Analyst
Thomas Wright
Analyst
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Public Markets
-10%
-5%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
Weekly Percentage Change
NASDAQ S&P TECH Dow Jones
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Corum Index
Market
Transactions
Apr 2016Apr 2015
353 329
Mega Deals
5 8
Largest Deal $16.5B $2.5B
Pipeline
Private Equity Deals
22 21
VC Backed Exits
5672
Attributes
31%
Cross Border
Transactions 38%
Start-Up
Acquisitions 13%14%
14 yrs13 yrs
Average Life
of Target
60%
Apr 2015 Apr 2016
Apr 2015 Apr 2016
7.2%
0%
7%
7.2%
33%
5.6%
85%
22%
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Mega Deals - 2016 YTD
$1.5B
CONSUMER
$1.5B $22B
VERTICAL
$6.9B
$5.9B
$3.4B $14B
IT SERVICES
$5.0B
$6.0B
$3.1B
$1.0B
$2.6B
$1.0B
$1.0B
HORIZONTAL
$6.2B
$1.0B
$1.1B
$2.5B
$1.6B
$11B
INFRASTRUCTURE
$3.9B
$1.4B
$1.2B
$1.5B
$1.9B
$1.1B
INTERNET
$1.1B
$1.1B
$1.0B
$1.3B
$2.7B
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Mega Deals - 2016 YTD
$1.5B
CONSUMER
$1.5B $22B
VERTICAL
$6.9B
$5.9B
$3.4B $14B
IT SERVICES
$5.0B
$6.0B
$3.1B
$1.0B
$2.6B
$1.0B
$1.0B
HORIZONTAL
$6.2B
$1.0B
$1.1B
$2.5B
$1.6B
$11B
INFRASTRUCTURE
$3.9B
$1.5B
$1.9B
$1.1B
INTERNET
$1.1B
$1.1B
$1.0B
$1.3B
$2.7B
Target: Vertafore Inc. [USA]
Acquirer: Bain Capital LLC/Vista Equity Partners [USA]
Transaction Value: $2.7B
− Recently acquired Keal Technology & Corum client QQ Solutions
Sold to
$1.2B
$1.4B
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Mega Deals - 2016 YTD
$1.5B
CONSUMER
$1.5B $22B
VERTICAL
$6.9B
$5.9B
$3.4B $14B
IT SERVICES
$5.0B
$6.0B
$3.1B
$1.0B
$2.6B
$1.0B
$1.0B
HORIZONTAL
$6.2B
$1.0B
$1.1B
$2.5B
$1.6B
$11B
INFRASTRUCTURE
$3.9B
$1.5B
$1.9B
$1.1B
INTERNET
$1.1B
$1.1B
$1.0B
$1.3B
$2.7B
Target: Cvent Inc. [USA]
Acquirer: Vista Equity Partners [USA]
Transaction Value: $1.6B (8x EV/S)
Sold to
$1.2B
$1.4B
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Mega Deals - 2016 YTD
$1.5B
CONSUMER
$1.5B $22B
VERTICAL
$6.9B
$5.9B
$3.4B $14B
IT SERVICES
$5.0B
$6.0B
$3.1B
$1.0B
$2.6B
$1.0B
$1.0B
HORIZONTAL
$6.2B
$1.0B
$1.1B
$2.5B
$1.6B
$11B
INFRASTRUCTURE
$3.9B
$1.5B
$1.9B
$1.1B
INTERNET
$1.1B
$1.1B
$1.0B
$1.3B
$2.7B
Target: Lexmark International Inc. [USA]
Acquirer: Apex Technology Co. Ltd. [China]
Transaction Value: $2.5B (1.0x EV/S and 12.9x EV/EBITDA)
Sold to
$1.2B
$1.4B
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Mega Deals - 2016 YTD
$1.5B
CONSUMER
$1.5B $22B
VERTICAL
$6.9B
$5.9B
$3.4B $14B
IT SERVICES
$5.0B
$6.0B
$3.1B
$1.0B
$2.6B
$1.0B
$1.0B
HORIZONTAL
$6.2B
$1.0B
$1.1B
$2.5B
$1.6B
$11B
INFRASTRUCTURE
$3.9B
$1.5B
$1.9B
$1.1B
INTERNET
$1.1B
$1.1B
$1.0B
$1.3B
$2.7B
Target: TiVo Inc. [USA]
Acquirer: Rovi Corporation [USA]
Transaction Value: $1.1B (1.6x EV/S and 10x EV/EBITDA)
Sold to
$1.2B
$1.4B
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Mega Deals - 2016 YTD
$1.5B
CONSUMER
$1.5B $22B
VERTICAL
$6.9B
$5.9B
$3.4B $14B
IT SERVICES
$5.0B
$6.0B
$3.1B
$1.0B
$2.6B
$1.0B
$1.0B
HORIZONTAL
$6.2B
$1.0B
$1.1B
$2.5B
$1.6B
$11B
INFRASTRUCTURE
$3.9B
$1.5B
$1.9B
$1.1B
INTERNET
$1.1B
$1.1B
$1.0B
$1.3B
$2.7B
Target: Polycom Inc. [USA]
Acquirer: Mitel Networks Corporation [Canada]
Transaction Value: $1.9B (1.2x EV/S and 10.1x EV/EBITDA)
$1.2B
$1.4B
Merged
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Infrastructure Software Market
3.7x
13.6x
Public Valuation Multiples
EV
Sales
Corum Analysis
EV
EBITDA
Since Q1 Apr. 2016
Stable month after a
minor run-up in Q1 …
…while EBITDA dipped
slightly, still well ahead of
winter lows
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Infrastructure Software Market
3.7x
13.6x
Deal Spotlights: Security
EV
Sales
Corum Analysis
EV
EBITDA
Since Q1 Apr. 2016
Stable month after a
minor run-up in Q1 …
…while EBITDA dipped
slightly, still well ahead of
winter lows
Sold to
Target: DeviceAuthority Inc. [USA]
Acquirer: Cryptosoft Ltd. [United Kingdom]
- IoT device-based identity and access management and machine-to-machine authentication software
Target: Click Security Inc. [USA]
Acquirer: Alert Logic Inc. [USA]
- Automated incident response and analytics reporting software
Target: Van Dyke Technology Group Inc. [USA]
Acquirer: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. [USA]
- Enterprise identity and access management, security authorization, threat analysis and mitigation
Sold to
Sold to
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Infrastructure Software Market
3.7x
13.6x
Deal Spotlights: IT Services Management
EV
Sales
Corum Analysis
EV
EBITDA
Since Q1 Apr. 2016
Stable month after a
minor run-up in Q1 …
…while EBITDA dipped
slightly, still well ahead of
winter lows
Target: ITapp Corporation [USA]
Acquirer: ServiceNow Inc. [USA]
Transaction Value: $15M (7.5x EV/S)
- Hybrid cloud application management software
- Amplifies cloud management solutions of ServiceNow
Target: Ensim Corporation [USA]
Acquirer: Ingram Micro Inc. [USA]
- Provisioning and management software for cloud-based applications
- Ensim’s tech might be used to improve Ingram Micro’s cloud marketplace
Sold to
Sold to
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Internet Market
Public Valuation Multiples
3.6x
23.1x
EV
Sales
Corum Analysis
EV
EBITDA
Steady rationalization
brings multiple closer
to the other sectors…
…though EBITDA
ratio continues to be
the highest among
our six markets
Apr. 2016Since Q1
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Internet Market
Deal Spotlights: Travel
3.6x
23.1x
EV
Sales
Corum Analysis
EV
EBITDA
Steady rationalization
brings multiple closer
to the other sectors…
…though EBITDA
ratio continues to be
the highest among
our six markets
Apr. 2016Since Q1
Sold to
Target: Onefinestay [United Kingdom]
Acquirer: AccorHotels [France]
Transaction Value: $168.5M
- Online luxury homesharing vacation rental booking service
Target: HouseTrip Ltd. [United Kingdom]
Acquirer: TripAdvisor Inc. [USA]
- Rental vacation property website for travelers in Europe
Sold to
Target: HallStreet [USA]
Acquirer: Time Out Group Ltd. [Oakley Capital] [United Kingdom]
- Location-based events marketplace
Sold to
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Mega Deals - 2016 YTD
$1.5B
CONSUMER
$1.5B $22B
VERTICAL
$6.9B
$5.9B
$3.4B $14B
IT SERVICES
$5.0B
$6.0B
$3.1B
$1.0B
$2.6B
$1.0B
$1.0B
HORIZONTAL
$6.2B
$1.0B
$1.1B
$2.5B
$1.6B
$11B
INFRASTRUCTURE
$3.9B
$1.5B
$1.9B
$1.1B
INTERNET
$1.1B
$1.1B
$1.0B
$1.3B
$2.7B
Target: Hotelbeds Group [Spain]
Acquirer: Cinven [United Kingdom]
Transaction Value: $1.3B (0.9x EV/S)
Sold to
$1.2B
$1.4B
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Internet Market
Deal Spotlight: Photo Sharing
3.6x
23.1x
EV
Sales
Corum Analysis
EV
EBITDA
Steady rationalization
brings multiple closer
to the other sectors…
…though EBITDA
ratio continues to be
the highest among
our six markets
Apr. 2016Since Q1
Target: Crowd Album Inc. [USA]
Acquirer: Spotify AB [Sweden]
- Online networking service that collects and shares photos from entertainment events
- Adds Crowd Album tools to Spotify used by artists as a marketing platform
- Gives a start for next purchases after the one-billion debt-financing round
Sold to
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Internet Market
Deal Spotlights: Video Assets Management
3.6x
23.1x
EV
Sales
Corum Analysis
EV
EBITDA
Steady rationalization
brings multiple closer
to the other sectors…
…though EBITDA
ratio continues to be
the highest among
our six markets
Apr. 2016Since Q1
Sold to
Target: VHX Corporation [USA]
Acquirer: Vimeo LLC [USA]
- Video content distribution & management SaaS
- Takes Vimeo’s over-the-top solution to studios, agencies and domestic broadcasters
Sold to
Target: ioGates [Denmark]
Acquirer: Broadcast Pix [USA]
- Video asset management SaaS
- Reinforces Broadcast Pix’s position in the cloud-based video production market
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Horizontal Application Software Market
3.5x
17.6x
Public Valuation Multiples
EV
Sales
Since Q1 Corum Analysis
EV
EBITDA
Apr. 2016
Holding on to the
high regained at the
end of Q1…
…with EBITDA in
lockstep, as usual for
this less volatile sector
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Horizontal Application Software Market
3.5x
17.6x
Deal Spotlights: Marketing
EV
Sales
Since Q1 Corum Analysis
EV
EBITDA
Apr. 2016
Holding on to the
high regained at the
end of Q1…
…with EBITDA in
lockstep, as usual for
this less volatile sector
Sold to
Sold to
Target: Livefyre Inc. [USA]
Acquirer: Adobe Systems Inc. [USA]
- User-generated comments aggregator throughout the Web, including social networks brands and publishers
Sold to
Target: Airwoot [India]
Acquirer: Freshdesk Inc. [USA]
- AI-enabled social media reputation management SaaS for brands
Target: Kit CRM Inc. [USA]
Acquirer: Shopify Inc. [Canada]
- Mobile social e-commerce marketing SaaS that creates Facebook and Instagram messaging ads
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Horizontal Application Software Market
3.5x
17.6x
Deal Spotlights: Training Solutions
EV
Sales
Since Q1 Corum Analysis
EV
EBITDA
Apr. 2016
Holding on to the
high regained at the
end of Q1…
…with EBITDA in
lockstep, as usual for
this less volatile sector
Sold to
Sold to
Target: Synergyse Training Inc. [dba Synergyse] [Canada]
Acquirer: Google Inc. [USA]
- Google Apps training Chrome browser extension
- Goes along with Google’s intentions to boost its apps business
Target: Rainmaker Software [dba ViewCentral LLC] (assets) [USA]
Acquirer: Callidus Software Inc. [dba CallidusCloud] [USA]
Transaction Value: $4M
- Assets of ViewCentral, which provides enterprise training and certification management SaaS
- Expands CallidusCloud’s Litmos mobile learning solution
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Horizontal Application Software Market
3.5x
17.6x
Deal Spotlights: Marketing & Ad Tech
EV
Sales
Since Q1 Corum Analysis
EV
EBITDA
Apr. 2016
Holding on to the
high regained at the
end of Q1…
…with EBITDA in
lockstep, as usual for
this less volatile sector
Sold to
Target: Crosswise Ltd. [Israel]
Acquirer: Oracle Corporation [USA]
Transaction Value: $50M (reported)
- Cross-device user identification tracking SaaS
- Enhances Oracle’s marketing analytics solutions
Target: Carnival.io [USA]
Acquirer: Sailthru [USA]
- Mobile marketing automation SaaS
- Adds data-driven mobile messaging to Sailthru’s personalized marketing platform
Sold to
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Horizontal Application Software Market
3.5x
17.6x
Deal Spotlight: AdTech
EV
Sales
Since Q1 Corum Analysis
EV
EBITDA
Apr. 2016
Holding on to the
high regained at the
end of Q1…
…with EBITDA in
lockstep, as usual for
this less volatile sector
Target: StickyAds.tv [France]
Acquirer: FreeWheel Media (Comcast Corporation) [USA]
Transaction Value: $100M (reported)
- Adds StickyAds’ programmatic video ad platform to Comcast’s ad server division
- Follows two other major telecom/adtech deals by Verizon (AOL) and Telenor (Tapad)
- Comes on the heels of the Comcast/NBC’s DreamWorks Animation acquisition
Sold to
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Corum Research Report
Elon Gasper
Vice President,
Director of Research
Amber Stoner
Senior Analyst
Thomas Wright
Analyst
A Seller’s Biggest Mistake
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Top Seller Mistakes
 Misalignment: shareholders/employees/management
 Buyer contact at the wrong level
 Improper research of potential buyers
 Misunderstanding buyer process/models
 Portraying value improperly
 Insufficient or improper due diligence preparation
 Not qualifying buyers properly
 Not orchestrating all buyers properly
 Ego, greed or arrogance
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#1 Biggest Seller Mistake
Dealing With Only
One Buyer
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Single-Buyer Pitfalls
 Fiduciary Responsibility
 The deck is stacked in the buyer’s favor
 Only 11% buyer follow-through
 Wearing due diligence demands
 Delays – don’t miss the window of opportunity
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Single-Buyer Pitfalls (cont.)
 First bidders often bottom feeders
 Preemptive bidders wanting exclusivity
 Don’t lose control of the M&A process
 B-list buyers – 40% of interest
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Value – More Than Just Technology
 Revenue
 Earnings
 Growth Rate
 Cash Flow
 Balance Sheet
FINANCIAL
 Leadership
 Talent/Skills
 Product/Technology
 Sales Channels
 Customer Base
ORGANIZATIONAL
 Market Growth
 Market Position
 Level of Competition
 Barriers to Entry/ Exit
 Threat of Substitution
MARKET
43
What percentage of
self-managed M&A
transactions fail?
80%
Source: American Business
Brokers Association (ABBA)
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1
8 Stages for an
Optimal Outcome
IntegrationClosing
Due
Diligence
NegotiationDiscoveryContactResearchPreparation
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Getting the Deal Done
 More buyers today
 Global search necessary
 Get the best professionals:
 Valuation
 Negotiation
 Contract preparation
46
What percentage of
instances will there be
other buyers willing to pay
more than the first one that
approaches you?
75%
Source: Corum Group Research
47
What is the average
improvement from first
offer to LOI (Letter of
Intent) with a professional
M&A process (i.e., creating
an auction environment)?
Source: Corum Group Research
48%
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Final Thoughts
 Don’t deal with just one buyer
 Do the job right
 Remember…
This is the most important
transaction of your life!
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Leverage with one buyer
Ward Carter
Chairman
Corum Group Ltd.
Corum's former President and now Chairman, Ward Carter's technology background includes a variety of
management positions with the Burroughs Corporation (later Unisys). Then, as vice president of a Wall Street
investment firm and as principal in a regional venture firm, he raised capital for ventures in computer hardware,
software, and biotechnology. As an executive for a Seattle-based archival storage software company, he attracted
venture capital and assisted with the eventual acquisition of the company by a larger competitor. As president of
InfoMatrix, and later Discovery Sales + Marketing, Ward provided strategic consulting support to emerging software
companies.
He joined Corum in 1997, has successfully managed numerous software company mergers and acquisitions
worldwide, was appointed President in 2006 and Chairman in 2010. He graduated with Honors from Seattle University
with a B.A. in Business.
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Tech M&A Monthly: Single biggest business mistake

  • 1. 1 Tech M&A Monthly A Seller’s Biggest Mistake 12 May 2016
  • 2. 2 A leader in the software industry, Bruce has founded or owned four software companies, including the largest vertical market software company, AMI, an Inc. 500 firm rated by IDC as the fastest growing computer-related company in the world. He has served on advisory boards for Microsoft, IBM, DEC, Comdex and Apple, and as board member/founding investor in some of the most innovative firms in their field, including Blue Coat, Bright Star and Sabaki. Past advisor to two governors and a senator, a board member of the Washington Technology Center, and founder of the WTIA, the nation’s most active regional technology trade association. He worked with the Canadian government to found SoftWorld, and he was recently chosen as one of the 200 most influential individuals in the IT community in Europe. He was also the only American juror for the recent Tornado 100 Awards given to Europe’s top technology firms A graduate with Distinction from Harvard Business School, Bruce has written three books on business models for success, including Power Planning. He is a frequent lecturer and author. Welcome Bruce Milne CEO Corum Group Ltd.
  • 3. 3 Agenda Welcome CNBC Power Pitch Special Reports: Record Conferences Field Report: Lingospot May 2016 Research Report A Seller’s Biggest Mistake Q&A
  • 4. 4 Timothy joined Corum in 2011, and oversees the company’s marketing efforts globally from the headquarters near Seattle. Chief among these is Corum's extensive conference schedule, “Selling Up, Selling Out,” the Merge Briefing, the Tech M&A Monthly webcast and Corum's platinum sponsorship of the World Financial Symposiums' live events and Market Spotlight series. Through these events, Corum Group serves as the world’s leading educator in technology mergers and acquisitions. Prior to joining Corum, Timothy served as marketing and product manager for GIS software startup Depiction, Inc., and previously worked in marketing for VizX Labs, a pioneering SaaS startup delivering DNA analysis tools. In addition to marketing for software startups, Tim has worked for a US Senate campaign and taught science in Rio de Janeiro. Timothy graduated Magna Cum Laude from Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota, with degrees in History and Biology. Moderator Timothy Goddard VP, Marketing Corum Group Ltd.
  • 5. 5 CNBC Power Pitch Nat joined Corum in 1996 and brings a diverse background in technology M&A and law. While with the Enforcement Division of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Nat helped identify and build cases against securities fraud schemes. With the Strategic Development Division of Morgan Stanley's M&A group, Nat worked on cross-border acquisitions of U.S. and European companies by Japanese firms, and on financings by large Japanese public companies. Nat moved to Morgan Stanley's Tokyo office, where he reported directly to the President of Morgan Stanley, Japan Ltd. and focused exclusively on cross-border M&A. After Morgan Stanley, Nat co-founded Postcard Software, a creator of advertiser-driven bilingual (English and Japanese) Internet content. At Activision, Nat led the company's on-line business development. Nat earned an undergraduate degree in Japanese literature from Yale College and a law degree from UCLA. While in law school, Nat wrote articles for the International Forum at Yale, Tokyo Journal. Nat Burgess President Corum Group Ltd.
  • 6. 6 CNBC Power Pitch Watch at www.corumgroup.com/news
  • 7. 7 Special Report: Reston Daniel Bernstein Vice President Corum Group Ltd. Daniel Bernstein has worked in a number of roles over a twenty year career in high technology, most recently as the founder and CEO of Sandlot Games Corporation, a leading casual games publisher and developer. Having sold Sandlot Games to Digital Chocolate in 2011, Daniel started a small games studio and a consulting practice where he advises larger companies such as RealNetworks and smaller high growth businesses on product development, strategic initiatives, and M&A opportunities. Prior to Sandlot Games, Daniel Bernstein held director level positions in companies such as Wild Tangent and Monolith. An accomplished composer, Daniel also writes music for most of the games he works on. Daniel holds a BS in Computer Science and an MA in Music Composition from the University of Virginia.
  • 8. 8 Special Report: Vancouver Dave Levine Vice President Corum Group Ltd. Dave joined Corum in 2015 and has a diverse background in technology and life sciences. As an executive and entrepreneur, Dave has been operating and investing in companies sitting at the convergence of commerce and eCommerce as well as innovative life science businesses for over twenty-five years. Recently, Dave was CEO North America for Gaxsys, an eCommerce and logistics company that is a leader in last mile logistics and fulfillment for eCommerce marketplaces. Dave has been on both sides of the mergers and acquisitions table having sold a life science technology company, facilitated sell side and buy side technology transactions and has also scaled multiple technology companies globally in the eCommerce, life sciences and innovation intelligence markets. Dave sits on boards of public and private companies including one company that recently filed for an IPO. Dave holds a business degree from the Indiana University, Kelley School of Business.
  • 9. 9 Special Report: Germany Jon joined Corum in 2010 out of their Seattle headquarters and is now based in Amsterdam. He has close to 30 years experience serving high technology companies with the last 20 mainly in chief operating and chief executive roles. During this time Jon has become known for his ability to successfully integrate strategies and tactics into well executed operating plans, building strong teams and achieving excellent results. Jon has served as President and CEO of The PowerTech Group, a security and compliance software company sold to Help/Systems in 2008, and Microserv Technology Services, a nationwide tech services company which was acquired by Halifax Corporation in 2003. Earlier he served as President and COO of Traveling Software, a leading developer of communications software in Seattle. Prior to his operating roles Jon held vice president roles in sales, marketing and business development for technology companies. Jon has taught in the software product management program at the University of Washington and holds a business administration degree from San Francisco State University. Jon Scott Senior Vice President Corum Group Ltd.
  • 10. 10 Introducing: Andy Hill Andy Hill Regional Advisor Corum Group Ltd. Enterprise software entrepreneur Andy Hill was co-founder of Oniqua MRO Analytics, a successful supply chain analytics business which grew from a two-person start-up in Australia to become the global leader in spares parts optimization for asset-intensive industries. As CEO, Andy spear-headed the growth of Oniqua to become the dominant player in its market with over $12 Billion dollars of spares parts inventory managed by the Oniqua solution in more than 30 countries. Corum Group led the successful exit of Oniqua to ASCO Limited a UK private-equity owned logistics business. On his retirement as CEO of Oniqua, Andy joined Corum Group as a Regional Advisor. As the successful CEO of an Australian software company, and a previous client of Corum Group, Andy is uniquely placed to help Australian and New Zealand software companies in this role.
  • 11. 11 Select Corum Deals Down Under
  • 12. 12 Corum Conferences Down Under Jun. 20: Perth– MB Jun. 22: Melbourne – MB Jun. 23: Sydney – MB Jun. 24: Brisbane – SUSO Jun. 28: Auckland – MB Jun. 30: Wellington – SUSO
  • 13. 13 Field Report: Lingospot acquired by Piksel Jim Perkins Senior Vice President Corum Group Ltd. Entertainment software entrepreneur Jim Perkins is directly responsible for publishing some of the industry’s biggest franchises, including Unreal, Duke Nukem, Wolfenstein, Doom, Hunting Unlimited, and Driver. A well-known senior executive with a 22-year track record of publishing such bestselling hits, he founded and grew two highly successful software publishing companies (FormGen and ARUSH) from start-ups to multi-million dollar enterprises. Jim also launched Radar Group, the first Transmedia Incubation Company to monetize entertainment franchises across all media, including film and television. His success and extensive experience in software production, marketing and public relations, packaging, online and retail distribution and software M&A, uniquely qualify him as an expert in building value and realizing wealth. Jim joined Corum Group, the world’s leading software M&A firm, with a specific focus on educating and helping prospective sellers maximize the value of their digital media companies.
  • 14. 14 Corum Research Report Elon Gasper Vice President, Director of Research Amber Stoner Senior Analyst Thomas Wright Analyst
  • 16. 16 Corum Index Market Transactions Apr 2016Apr 2015 353 329 Mega Deals 5 8 Largest Deal $16.5B $2.5B Pipeline Private Equity Deals 22 21 VC Backed Exits 5672 Attributes 31% Cross Border Transactions 38% Start-Up Acquisitions 13%14% 14 yrs13 yrs Average Life of Target 60% Apr 2015 Apr 2016 Apr 2015 Apr 2016 7.2% 0% 7% 7.2% 33% 5.6% 85% 22%
  • 17. 17 Mega Deals - 2016 YTD $1.5B CONSUMER $1.5B $22B VERTICAL $6.9B $5.9B $3.4B $14B IT SERVICES $5.0B $6.0B $3.1B $1.0B $2.6B $1.0B $1.0B HORIZONTAL $6.2B $1.0B $1.1B $2.5B $1.6B $11B INFRASTRUCTURE $3.9B $1.4B $1.2B $1.5B $1.9B $1.1B INTERNET $1.1B $1.1B $1.0B $1.3B $2.7B
  • 18. 18 Mega Deals - 2016 YTD $1.5B CONSUMER $1.5B $22B VERTICAL $6.9B $5.9B $3.4B $14B IT SERVICES $5.0B $6.0B $3.1B $1.0B $2.6B $1.0B $1.0B HORIZONTAL $6.2B $1.0B $1.1B $2.5B $1.6B $11B INFRASTRUCTURE $3.9B $1.5B $1.9B $1.1B INTERNET $1.1B $1.1B $1.0B $1.3B $2.7B Target: Vertafore Inc. [USA] Acquirer: Bain Capital LLC/Vista Equity Partners [USA] Transaction Value: $2.7B − Recently acquired Keal Technology & Corum client QQ Solutions Sold to $1.2B $1.4B
  • 19. 19 Mega Deals - 2016 YTD $1.5B CONSUMER $1.5B $22B VERTICAL $6.9B $5.9B $3.4B $14B IT SERVICES $5.0B $6.0B $3.1B $1.0B $2.6B $1.0B $1.0B HORIZONTAL $6.2B $1.0B $1.1B $2.5B $1.6B $11B INFRASTRUCTURE $3.9B $1.5B $1.9B $1.1B INTERNET $1.1B $1.1B $1.0B $1.3B $2.7B Target: Cvent Inc. [USA] Acquirer: Vista Equity Partners [USA] Transaction Value: $1.6B (8x EV/S) Sold to $1.2B $1.4B
  • 20. 20 Mega Deals - 2016 YTD $1.5B CONSUMER $1.5B $22B VERTICAL $6.9B $5.9B $3.4B $14B IT SERVICES $5.0B $6.0B $3.1B $1.0B $2.6B $1.0B $1.0B HORIZONTAL $6.2B $1.0B $1.1B $2.5B $1.6B $11B INFRASTRUCTURE $3.9B $1.5B $1.9B $1.1B INTERNET $1.1B $1.1B $1.0B $1.3B $2.7B Target: Lexmark International Inc. [USA] Acquirer: Apex Technology Co. Ltd. [China] Transaction Value: $2.5B (1.0x EV/S and 12.9x EV/EBITDA) Sold to $1.2B $1.4B
  • 21. 21 Mega Deals - 2016 YTD $1.5B CONSUMER $1.5B $22B VERTICAL $6.9B $5.9B $3.4B $14B IT SERVICES $5.0B $6.0B $3.1B $1.0B $2.6B $1.0B $1.0B HORIZONTAL $6.2B $1.0B $1.1B $2.5B $1.6B $11B INFRASTRUCTURE $3.9B $1.5B $1.9B $1.1B INTERNET $1.1B $1.1B $1.0B $1.3B $2.7B Target: TiVo Inc. [USA] Acquirer: Rovi Corporation [USA] Transaction Value: $1.1B (1.6x EV/S and 10x EV/EBITDA) Sold to $1.2B $1.4B
  • 22. 22 Mega Deals - 2016 YTD $1.5B CONSUMER $1.5B $22B VERTICAL $6.9B $5.9B $3.4B $14B IT SERVICES $5.0B $6.0B $3.1B $1.0B $2.6B $1.0B $1.0B HORIZONTAL $6.2B $1.0B $1.1B $2.5B $1.6B $11B INFRASTRUCTURE $3.9B $1.5B $1.9B $1.1B INTERNET $1.1B $1.1B $1.0B $1.3B $2.7B Target: Polycom Inc. [USA] Acquirer: Mitel Networks Corporation [Canada] Transaction Value: $1.9B (1.2x EV/S and 10.1x EV/EBITDA) $1.2B $1.4B Merged
  • 23. 23 Infrastructure Software Market 3.7x 13.6x Public Valuation Multiples EV Sales Corum Analysis EV EBITDA Since Q1 Apr. 2016 Stable month after a minor run-up in Q1 … …while EBITDA dipped slightly, still well ahead of winter lows
  • 24. 24 Infrastructure Software Market 3.7x 13.6x Deal Spotlights: Security EV Sales Corum Analysis EV EBITDA Since Q1 Apr. 2016 Stable month after a minor run-up in Q1 … …while EBITDA dipped slightly, still well ahead of winter lows Sold to Target: DeviceAuthority Inc. [USA] Acquirer: Cryptosoft Ltd. [United Kingdom] - IoT device-based identity and access management and machine-to-machine authentication software Target: Click Security Inc. [USA] Acquirer: Alert Logic Inc. [USA] - Automated incident response and analytics reporting software Target: Van Dyke Technology Group Inc. [USA] Acquirer: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. [USA] - Enterprise identity and access management, security authorization, threat analysis and mitigation Sold to Sold to
  • 25. 25 Infrastructure Software Market 3.7x 13.6x Deal Spotlights: IT Services Management EV Sales Corum Analysis EV EBITDA Since Q1 Apr. 2016 Stable month after a minor run-up in Q1 … …while EBITDA dipped slightly, still well ahead of winter lows Target: ITapp Corporation [USA] Acquirer: ServiceNow Inc. [USA] Transaction Value: $15M (7.5x EV/S) - Hybrid cloud application management software - Amplifies cloud management solutions of ServiceNow Target: Ensim Corporation [USA] Acquirer: Ingram Micro Inc. [USA] - Provisioning and management software for cloud-based applications - Ensim’s tech might be used to improve Ingram Micro’s cloud marketplace Sold to Sold to
  • 26. 26 Internet Market Public Valuation Multiples 3.6x 23.1x EV Sales Corum Analysis EV EBITDA Steady rationalization brings multiple closer to the other sectors… …though EBITDA ratio continues to be the highest among our six markets Apr. 2016Since Q1
  • 27. 27 Internet Market Deal Spotlights: Travel 3.6x 23.1x EV Sales Corum Analysis EV EBITDA Steady rationalization brings multiple closer to the other sectors… …though EBITDA ratio continues to be the highest among our six markets Apr. 2016Since Q1 Sold to Target: Onefinestay [United Kingdom] Acquirer: AccorHotels [France] Transaction Value: $168.5M - Online luxury homesharing vacation rental booking service Target: HouseTrip Ltd. [United Kingdom] Acquirer: TripAdvisor Inc. [USA] - Rental vacation property website for travelers in Europe Sold to Target: HallStreet [USA] Acquirer: Time Out Group Ltd. [Oakley Capital] [United Kingdom] - Location-based events marketplace Sold to
  • 28. 28 Mega Deals - 2016 YTD $1.5B CONSUMER $1.5B $22B VERTICAL $6.9B $5.9B $3.4B $14B IT SERVICES $5.0B $6.0B $3.1B $1.0B $2.6B $1.0B $1.0B HORIZONTAL $6.2B $1.0B $1.1B $2.5B $1.6B $11B INFRASTRUCTURE $3.9B $1.5B $1.9B $1.1B INTERNET $1.1B $1.1B $1.0B $1.3B $2.7B Target: Hotelbeds Group [Spain] Acquirer: Cinven [United Kingdom] Transaction Value: $1.3B (0.9x EV/S) Sold to $1.2B $1.4B
  • 29. 29 Internet Market Deal Spotlight: Photo Sharing 3.6x 23.1x EV Sales Corum Analysis EV EBITDA Steady rationalization brings multiple closer to the other sectors… …though EBITDA ratio continues to be the highest among our six markets Apr. 2016Since Q1 Target: Crowd Album Inc. [USA] Acquirer: Spotify AB [Sweden] - Online networking service that collects and shares photos from entertainment events - Adds Crowd Album tools to Spotify used by artists as a marketing platform - Gives a start for next purchases after the one-billion debt-financing round Sold to
  • 30. 30 Internet Market Deal Spotlights: Video Assets Management 3.6x 23.1x EV Sales Corum Analysis EV EBITDA Steady rationalization brings multiple closer to the other sectors… …though EBITDA ratio continues to be the highest among our six markets Apr. 2016Since Q1 Sold to Target: VHX Corporation [USA] Acquirer: Vimeo LLC [USA] - Video content distribution & management SaaS - Takes Vimeo’s over-the-top solution to studios, agencies and domestic broadcasters Sold to Target: ioGates [Denmark] Acquirer: Broadcast Pix [USA] - Video asset management SaaS - Reinforces Broadcast Pix’s position in the cloud-based video production market
  • 31. 31 Horizontal Application Software Market 3.5x 17.6x Public Valuation Multiples EV Sales Since Q1 Corum Analysis EV EBITDA Apr. 2016 Holding on to the high regained at the end of Q1… …with EBITDA in lockstep, as usual for this less volatile sector
  • 32. 32 Horizontal Application Software Market 3.5x 17.6x Deal Spotlights: Marketing EV Sales Since Q1 Corum Analysis EV EBITDA Apr. 2016 Holding on to the high regained at the end of Q1… …with EBITDA in lockstep, as usual for this less volatile sector Sold to Sold to Target: Livefyre Inc. [USA] Acquirer: Adobe Systems Inc. [USA] - User-generated comments aggregator throughout the Web, including social networks brands and publishers Sold to Target: Airwoot [India] Acquirer: Freshdesk Inc. [USA] - AI-enabled social media reputation management SaaS for brands Target: Kit CRM Inc. [USA] Acquirer: Shopify Inc. [Canada] - Mobile social e-commerce marketing SaaS that creates Facebook and Instagram messaging ads
  • 33. 33 Horizontal Application Software Market 3.5x 17.6x Deal Spotlights: Training Solutions EV Sales Since Q1 Corum Analysis EV EBITDA Apr. 2016 Holding on to the high regained at the end of Q1… …with EBITDA in lockstep, as usual for this less volatile sector Sold to Sold to Target: Synergyse Training Inc. [dba Synergyse] [Canada] Acquirer: Google Inc. [USA] - Google Apps training Chrome browser extension - Goes along with Google’s intentions to boost its apps business Target: Rainmaker Software [dba ViewCentral LLC] (assets) [USA] Acquirer: Callidus Software Inc. [dba CallidusCloud] [USA] Transaction Value: $4M - Assets of ViewCentral, which provides enterprise training and certification management SaaS - Expands CallidusCloud’s Litmos mobile learning solution
  • 34. 34 Horizontal Application Software Market 3.5x 17.6x Deal Spotlights: Marketing & Ad Tech EV Sales Since Q1 Corum Analysis EV EBITDA Apr. 2016 Holding on to the high regained at the end of Q1… …with EBITDA in lockstep, as usual for this less volatile sector Sold to Target: Crosswise Ltd. [Israel] Acquirer: Oracle Corporation [USA] Transaction Value: $50M (reported) - Cross-device user identification tracking SaaS - Enhances Oracle’s marketing analytics solutions Target: Carnival.io [USA] Acquirer: Sailthru [USA] - Mobile marketing automation SaaS - Adds data-driven mobile messaging to Sailthru’s personalized marketing platform Sold to
  • 35. 35 Horizontal Application Software Market 3.5x 17.6x Deal Spotlight: AdTech EV Sales Since Q1 Corum Analysis EV EBITDA Apr. 2016 Holding on to the high regained at the end of Q1… …with EBITDA in lockstep, as usual for this less volatile sector Target: StickyAds.tv [France] Acquirer: FreeWheel Media (Comcast Corporation) [USA] Transaction Value: $100M (reported) - Adds StickyAds’ programmatic video ad platform to Comcast’s ad server division - Follows two other major telecom/adtech deals by Verizon (AOL) and Telenor (Tapad) - Comes on the heels of the Comcast/NBC’s DreamWorks Animation acquisition Sold to
  • 36. 36 Corum Research Report Elon Gasper Vice President, Director of Research Amber Stoner Senior Analyst Thomas Wright Analyst
  • 38. 38 Top Seller Mistakes  Misalignment: shareholders/employees/management  Buyer contact at the wrong level  Improper research of potential buyers  Misunderstanding buyer process/models  Portraying value improperly  Insufficient or improper due diligence preparation  Not qualifying buyers properly  Not orchestrating all buyers properly  Ego, greed or arrogance
  • 39. 39 #1 Biggest Seller Mistake Dealing With Only One Buyer
  • 40. 40 Single-Buyer Pitfalls  Fiduciary Responsibility  The deck is stacked in the buyer’s favor  Only 11% buyer follow-through  Wearing due diligence demands  Delays – don’t miss the window of opportunity
  • 41. 41 Single-Buyer Pitfalls (cont.)  First bidders often bottom feeders  Preemptive bidders wanting exclusivity  Don’t lose control of the M&A process  B-list buyers – 40% of interest
  • 42. 42 Value – More Than Just Technology  Revenue  Earnings  Growth Rate  Cash Flow  Balance Sheet FINANCIAL  Leadership  Talent/Skills  Product/Technology  Sales Channels  Customer Base ORGANIZATIONAL  Market Growth  Market Position  Level of Competition  Barriers to Entry/ Exit  Threat of Substitution MARKET
  • 43. 43 What percentage of self-managed M&A transactions fail? 80% Source: American Business Brokers Association (ABBA)
  • 44. 44 1 8 Stages for an Optimal Outcome IntegrationClosing Due Diligence NegotiationDiscoveryContactResearchPreparation
  • 45. 45 Getting the Deal Done  More buyers today  Global search necessary  Get the best professionals:  Valuation  Negotiation  Contract preparation
  • 46. 46 What percentage of instances will there be other buyers willing to pay more than the first one that approaches you? 75% Source: Corum Group Research
  • 47. 47 What is the average improvement from first offer to LOI (Letter of Intent) with a professional M&A process (i.e., creating an auction environment)? Source: Corum Group Research 48%
  • 48. 48 Final Thoughts  Don’t deal with just one buyer  Do the job right  Remember… This is the most important transaction of your life!
  • 49. 49 Leverage with one buyer Ward Carter Chairman Corum Group Ltd. Corum's former President and now Chairman, Ward Carter's technology background includes a variety of management positions with the Burroughs Corporation (later Unisys). Then, as vice president of a Wall Street investment firm and as principal in a regional venture firm, he raised capital for ventures in computer hardware, software, and biotechnology. As an executive for a Seattle-based archival storage software company, he attracted venture capital and assisted with the eventual acquisition of the company by a larger competitor. As president of InfoMatrix, and later Discovery Sales + Marketing, Ward provided strategic consulting support to emerging software companies. He joined Corum in 1997, has successfully managed numerous software company mergers and acquisitions worldwide, was appointed President in 2006 and Chairman in 2010. He graduated with Honors from Seattle University with a B.A. in Business.
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