The allure of “one more year” before exiting a business often masks significant risks, including market shifts, valuation uncertainties, and compounded growth expectations. Explore how immediate exits can mitigate hidden pitfalls and secure optimal value.
Before the lockdowns of the previous two years, we operated in a market for people’s time where their physical presence was usually required in expensive cities and/or difficult-to-reach places. Career roles were largely limited to the people who could be physically present and they paid local-equilibrium wages. The lockdowns were a shock to this balance in two vital ways
There is no getting around the fact that it takes a lot of effort to close an acquisition at attractive terms. Even when a good offer appears unsolicited, there is still an incredible amount of work required to get the deal closed, especially while avoiding a price dilution along the way.
