Category: News Room

27 Apr 2023

Michael Rosholt Promoted to Vice President

 martinwolf has announced the promotion of Michael Rosholt to the position of Vice President. In this new role, Rosholt will lead sell-side and buy-side transactions, sourcing new engagements, and strengthening martinwolf’s leadership in the Microsoft channel.   Since joining martinwolf as an intern and then being hired full-time as an analyst, Rosholt has consistently demonstrated exceptional...

22 Apr 2023

Hiring an M&A Professional to Sell Your IT Business

The For Sale By Owner (FSBO) movement in residential real estate gained momentum in recent years based on the availability of online resources and data. FSBO allows homeowners to sell their properties without engaging a traditional real estate agent, potentially saving on commissions. However, data suggests FSBO sales typically result in lower sale prices and...

06 Apr 2023

To-Increase Acquires AX for Pharma

To-Increase, a global Independent Software Vendor for Microsoft Dynamics 365 business applications has acquired AX for Pharma, a Microsoft Dynamics 365 ISV. To-Increase, a leading global Independent Software Vendor (ISV) for Microsoft Dynamics 365 business applications has acquired AX for Pharma, another Microsoft Dynamics 365 ISV focused in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries.  ...

05 Apr 2023

Economic Uncertainty: How does it affect M&A Transactions?

Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is a critical driver of growth, innovation, and market consolidation in the global business landscape. In times of economic uncertainty, M&A deal flow can be significantly impacted by various factors, including market conditions, corporate strategy, and regulatory changes. In this blog post, we will explore the key factors behind M&A...

27 Mar 2023

Selling your MSP: Strategic vs. Financial Buyers

Selling your MSP is a complex process requiring careful consideration of multiple factors, including the type of buyer that’s right for your practice. The two most common types of buyers for MSPs are strategic buyers and private equity firms (otherwise known as financial buyers). While both offer unique advantages, there are key differences that should be considered when...

17 Mar 2023

Challenges and Opportunities in Cross-Border IT M&A

For many businesses all over the world, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is an effective strategy to achieve growth, enhance competitiveness, and gain market share. Cross-border M&A involves companies from different countries coming together, with the aim of leveraging each other’s strengths and expertise to achieve business objectives.   In the IT industry, cross-border M&A has become increasingly...

02 Mar 2023

How PPI, CPI, and PCE Affects M&A

During the last week, we’ve gone from a soft landing with inflation coming down to inflation not coming down at all. Not only is the decline slowing, but in some categories, it’s increased — and that’s a problem. This is going to cause the Fed to be even more diligent, no question. There was confusion...

01 Mar 2023

Preparing to Sell your IT Business

Deciding to sell your IT business is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. And unlocking the value of that business can be life changing. Here are TEN TIPS to guide you toward a sale — including financial, legal, operations, marketing, and estate planning.   1. Financials The first step in preparing your business for...

20 Feb 2023

Following a Record 2021, M&A Still Strong for IT Businesses

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity continues to serve as a significant indicator of the health and growth of our markets.  M&A volumes reached record levels in 2021, with the lower-middle market deal flow particularly rising to new heights. This increase in M&A activity is a result of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the global economy,...