by Carol Frank | Oct 17, 2019 | Business Advice, The Pet Industry
An interview with Starmark Pet Product’s Keith Benson In my daily interactions with pet company CEO’s and owners, I often hear them remark about their desire to make more of their products in the U.S., but then follow that on with the difficulties and challenges of...
by Carol Frank | Jun 24, 2019 | Business Advice, The Pet Industry
One of the most common questions that I get as an M&A specialist in the pet industry is “How can I find capital to grow my business?” Growing a pet products company takes access to cash as you build your inventory and accounts receivable. Ironically, the faster...
by Carol Frank | Mar 15, 2019 | The Pet Industry
The last six months has seen a big surge in the sale of pet durables (aka hard goods) companies at very solid valuations. My firm was involved in three transactions – the sale of Ultra Paws to R2P Pet, the sale of Planet Dog to Outward Hound, and Gen7 Pets to Petmate....
by Carol Frank | Sep 6, 2018 | Business Advice, The Pet Industry
by Carol Frank and Craig Lawson Growth through acquisitions has become more prevalent in recent years as business owners view this tactic, among other things, as a way to increase revenue without a significant increase to overhead. In investment bank speak, this is...
by Carol Frank | Sep 6, 2018 | Business Advice, The Pet Industry
By Carol Frank and Craig Lawson Are you a thriving pet company that is considering raising growth capital or exiting your business in the next few years? If so, navigating the twisting channels of M&A can be costly and tricky if you aren’t prepared well in...
by Carol Frank | May 29, 2018 | The Pet Industry
As I continue to unlock the mystery of private equity for my readers, a few key questions come to mind. What are the advantages of selling to private equity? When selling your company, there are two types of buyers. One is a strategic buyer, or a buyer already in your...
