News from ASG Partners

ASG Partners frequently publishes articles in the business media, announces closed deals, and reflects on conditions in the M&A Industry. We keep our clients, partners and colleagues up to date by periodically publishing news on this page.

September 26, 2008: Client Success Story - SECO Construction Equipment

If you're thinking of selling your company, you probably have many questions about what the selling process entails. We invite you to read about how it all worked for our clients Mike and Barb Bond, who recently sold their company to a Fortune 500 acquirer. Read the SECO Success Story in our articles section.

August 29, 2008: You Are Cordially Invited

Thinking about selling your company someday? You may benefit from our one-day conference on Planning the Successful Sale of a Privately Held Business. View our PDF invite, then register! We look forward to seeing you in November.

August 15, 2008: Q2 Newsletter Available

ASG Partners has released the latest edition of our quarterly newsletter for business owners and professional partners. The Q2 newsletter includes a look back at the last quarter and a summary of the market going forward, guest expertise from one of our professional partners in commercial banking, advice for determining the market value of your company, and information about our upcoming seminars. The newsletter is available in both web and PDF format on our Quarterly Newsletter page. Please email us to subscribe.

July 29, 2008: November Seminar Dates Announced

Each year, ASG Partners presents a one-day seminar for business owners on how to plan ahead for a successful business sale. We are pleased to announce that we have confirmed the dates for our Fall 2008 seminars: November 11 in Spokane, November 13 in Seattle, and November 18 in Portland. For more information, and to reserve your place, please visit the Upcoming Events page.

July 24, 2008: Article in Spokane Journal of Business

ASG Principal Ed Kirk contributed to the Spokane Journal of Business this week. His article helps owners answer that perennial question: "What is my company worth?" Ed outlines a framework that will help any business owner determine a valuation range for his or her company, and explains why an accurate understanding of market value is crucial to retirement planning. You can read Ed's article, "Determining an accurate market value for your business," in the July 24, 2008 issue of the Spokane Journal of Business or here on our site.

June 15, 2008: ASG Partners Launches Quarterly Newsletter

We are pleased to announce that we recently launched our new quarterly newsletter. The Q1 2008 newsletter includes a look back at Q1 and a summary of the market going forward, guest expertise from our professional partners in private equity, and advice for planning an eventual company sale. The Q1 newsletter is available in our new Quarterly Newsletter section. Future newsletters will be published approximately 5 weeks after the end of each quarter.

June 5, 2008: Mike Grubb Presents to Washington State Bar Association

ASG Managing Partner Mike Grubb presented at the Washington State Bar Association's 2008 Business Law Section Midyear. Attorneys attending the session received Continuing Legal Education Credits as well as an overview of how to help their clients plan for the future sale of their privately-held companies. We invite you to download Mike's presentation (.pdf, 224k).

May 7, 2008: Hertz, Inc. purchases SECO Construction Equipment, Inc.

The Kennewick, Washington-based equipment rental company was sold to Hertz for an undisclosed sum. ASG Partners acted as exclusive advisor to the seller.

March 31, 2008: System Controls and Integration, Inc. purchases Computer Power & Service, Inc.

The Bellevue, Washington-based service company was sold to a private company for an undisclosed sum. ASG Partners acted as exclusive advisor to the seller.

March 14, 2008: The Earthly Way, Inc. purchases Garden Works, Inc.

The Bellevue, Washington-based specialty product manufacturer and distributor was sold to a private company for an undisclosed sum. ASG Partners acted as exclusive advisor to the seller.

March 10, 2008: Puget Sound Business Journal article

ASG Managing Partner Mike Grubb again contributed his expertise to the Puget Sound Business Journal last month. Addressing worries about the current economic climate, Mike assured the Journal's readers that there is always a demand for healthy, growing companies. Rather than fret about the credit market, he suggests business owners take time out to reflect on a few fundamental questions about their companies, and plan ahead to increase the value they will see from future transactions. We invite you to read the article, "Business owners can maximize their return through careful planning," published in the March 10 issue of the Puget Sound Business Journal.