—Dave Donelson
Also in this issue
DEPARTMENTS
The Editor’s Agenda The urge to merge.
—Barbara Spector
First on the Agenda Stats on exit planning, valuation and expansion.
Final Point Corporate governance in a merged company.
—Henry C. Krasnow
ADVISERS
Family dynamics Family transitions and M&A transactions.
—Fredda Herz Brown and Sam Davis III
Wealth and emotions Protecting your legacy.
—Peter J. Solomon
Credit markets How credit market conditions affect the sale of your business.
—Patricia Luscombe
Timing the sale How to tell when the window of opportunity is closing.
—Patrick F. McNally
Attracting buyers Be prepared to capitalize on a chance to sell your business.
—Mark Rittmanic
Enhancing value Position your company for maximum value.
—Jim Dwyer
Management approaches Make the right strategic moves to ease the sale process.
—Mark Brady
Strategy Ten mistakes to avoid when selling your family firm.
—Dennis J. White
Stakeholders A business transition to preserve value for the stakeholders.
—Timothy C. Coleman
Preparing for the sale ‘An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.’
—David N. Deutsch and Thomas M. Cagnina
Middle-market issues Take a systematic approach when deciding whether to sell.
—Patrick Hanraty
Advisers The M&A dream team.
—Carol J.S. Roth
