The Deep Wealth Podcast - Unlock Your Deep Wealth In Business and Life Investment Banker Round Table On Everything You Need To Know About Investment Bankers But Probably Don’t (#50)
"We are now back to the go-go days of M&A" - Peter Kubasek
"Tax changes coupled with desire to personally de-risk is driving an active market" - Josh Curtis
"The best thing you can do to avoid deal fatigue is preparation" - Michael Butler
Peter Kubasek is founder and managing partner of ArkMalibu. Peter has been closely involved in more than 500 merger and acquisition projects ranging from $2 million to over $1 billion in sales, representing billions in transactional value. Peter brings a vast background of knowledge and understanding to every engagement in which he is involved. His success stems from his ability to identify the core needs of his clients, developing creative solutions, and applying sound analytical and negotiating skills to each engagement. He has advised clients on preparing for exit, valuations, divestitures, and financing options in a variety of areas, including 3D printing, technology, services firms, communications, manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, and distribution.
Josh Curtis is managing director at Footprint Capital. Mr. Curtis advises business leaders in ownership transitions, and liquidity events, including sell-side and buy-side transaction engagements. As well as succession planning, strategic growth, management buyouts, ESOP formations, capital raises, and leveraged recaps. Mr. Curtis began his career at Fifth Third Bank, where he held several positions in commercial lending, including relationship manager. In this role, Mr. Curtis served companies with sales ranging from $5 to $500 million in central Ohio.
Michael Butler is a senior director at Footprint Capital. Michael is responsible for leading the sell-side and buy-side engagements with business owners. In addition, Michael cultivates relationships with clients, prospects, centers of influence private equity firms, and family offices. Michael's previous roles include auditor and consultant with a big four accounting firm, corporate executive with an insurance and financial service group, president of a securities broker and dealer, venture capital partner, business owner, angel investor, and board member.
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- Why M&A activity is back to pre-pandemic levels and will likely be one o
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