The EBITDA Trap in Middle-Market M&A
In the middle market, where thousands of private businesses change hands every year, one number...
Sale Leaseback and M&A News
From sale leasebacks to M&A, we cover the strategies shaping today’s most important capital decisions. Explore market trends, real case studies, and expert perspectives designed to help business owners and financial sponsors make smarter, more informed decisions.
What Makes a Business Saleable to Buyers and Why Some Achieve Higher Multiples
When business owners prepare for an exit, the same questions tend to surface: what makes a company...
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Sale & Leasebacks in the European Market
The sale and leaseback (S&LB) strategy has seen growing popularity across Europe, becoming a...
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Kraft Heinz Split Underscores the Shift From Scale to Focus
Kraft Heinz is pulling itself apart. Nearly a decade after Warren Buffett and 3G Capital engineered...
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Keurig Dr Pepper’s $18 Billion Coffee Play Redefines Its Portfolio
Keurig Dr Pepper’s $18 billion agreement to acquire JDE Peet’s is among the largest beverage deals...
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U.S. M&A in the First Half of 2025: Uncertainty Now, Momentum Ahead
The first half of 2025 was not defined by collapse, but by caution. M&A activity in the United...
How Long Does It Really Take to Sell Your Business?
Selling a business is not something you decide on a whim. Owning a business is the result of years...
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Hotels and Sale Leasebacks: Capital for a New Era in the US and Europe
Picture a bustling hotel lobby in New York City, where guests check in via sleek mobile apps, or a...
August is for Capital Strategy: Why Sale Leasebacks Are a Smart Move Right Now
As we enter August, many businesses are deep into Q3 planning, capital budgeting, and preparing for...
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Unlocking Growth Capital for Kassel Mechanical
Ascension Advisory is proud to share the successful completion of a sale leaseback transaction on...