Blogs
H1 2024 Economic and M&A Middle Market Update
Jeff Buettner joins Ryan Tansom and Brian Beaulieu to explore the latest economic trends, market updates, and M&A strategies for the first half of 202…
Preparing for the 2030s Depression
Tristan Tahmaseb discusses a blueprint for succession planning considering ITR Economics prediction of an economic depression in 2030s….
Why ESOPs Are a Great Sale Alternative to a Traditional Third-Party Sale
In this podcast, Albert del Pilar discusses many of the unique characteristics of an ESOP transaction, such as how the transaction is structured, char…
Q4 2023 Quarterly Economic and M&A Middle Market Update
Jeff Buettner talks about how business and financial planning in the current economic environment is more important now than ever….
Do You Know all Three Potential Buyer Types for Your Company?
How do you begin the succession planning process? One of the first steps is gaining a deeper understanding of the company sale process and specifical…
The “Missing Ingredient” for ESOP-Owned Companies: Part 2
Keith Butcher discusses the interplay between Private Equity and ESOPs, including what opportunities private equity firms see in ESOP investments, ret…
The “Missing Ingredient” for ESOP-Owned Companies: Part 1
ButcherJoseph & Co. Managing Partner and Co-founder Keith Butcher shares his view that when mature ESOPs run into trouble, it is not usually because t…
Commonly Asked Questions by ESOP Employee Participants
ESOPs are a valuable tool for companies to reward and motivate their employees, as well as provide them with a sense of ownership and loyalty. However…
Q3 2023 Quarterly Economic and M&A Middle Market Update
Jeff Buettner helps untangle the complicated terrain of the current market shifts and explore how they impact valuations, deal structures, strategic b…
Can New ESOP-Owned Companies Make Acquisitions?
Newly formed ESOP-companies may come across opportunities to acquire companies. If they lack the necessary cash or debt capacity for an acquisition, t…
Q2 2023 Quarterly Economic and M&A Middle Market Update
In the second segment of this podcast, ButcherJoseph & Co. Managing Director Jeff Buettner helps untangle the complicated terrain of the current m…