Blog - Maraz Corporate Finance
In a constantly evolving financial environment, from the Maraz Corporate Finance Blog, we share analysis, trends and key insights on corporate finance, financing, corporate restructuring, valuation, company acquisitions and sales, and business strategy.
Corporate Governance in the Family Business: Key Guide
In a family business, the competitive advantage is often evident: long-term vision, commitment, speed of decision-making in early stages, and…
Phasing deals: when it makes sense to sell a business in stages
Phasing deals In the classic mental picture of an M&A transaction, the snapshot is always the same: a buyer acquires…
Blue Ocean Strategy: How to stop competing only on price
Blue Ocean Strategy in mature industries In most business schools, when competitive strategy is discussed, two broad paths are usually…
Reps & Warranties in M&A: key legal terms in business sale agreements
In a business sale, negotiations often focus at first on price or the industrial rationale. But when the deal reaches…
IBR – Independent Business Review in the refinancing of a company
IBR – Independent Business Review In corporate finance, especially when the environment is demanding or the debt structure is complex,…
Financial covenants: how to negotiate them with banks
In any meaningful bank financing—whether a bilateral facility with a relationship bank or a syndicated loan with several lenders—the negotiation…
How to interpret Enterprise Value (EV) in corporate finance
In any serious discussion about business valuation, corporate transactions or bringing in investors, Enterprise Value (EV) comes up repeatedly. Beyond…
How to Interpret EV/EBITDA in M&A and Business Valuation
When an entrepreneur considers selling their company, bringing in a private equity fund, or admitting new shareholders, the big question…
Corporate governance and its impact on profitability, sustainability and value creation
Corporate governance has become a fundamental pillar for companies’ sustainable success. This term refers to the system of rules, practices…
Financial Leverage Effect: Benefits and risks
Financial leverage effect To what extent can borrowing multiply profit—or, conversely, put a company’s future at risk? This question captures…
How to prepare your company for an M&A process
M&A transactions (mergers and acquisitions, or “fusiones y adquisiciones”) represent one of the most important decisions in a company’s life.…
Distressed M&A: How to Sell a Company in Crisis and Maximise Value
Distressed M&A: Why selling a company in crisis can be an opportunity Although the word “crisis” is usually associated with…
Mistakes when selling a business and how to avoid them
Mistakes when selling a business and how to avoid them Selling a business is one of the most important decisions…
What banks expect to refinance a company’s debt
Refinance Refinancing the debt of a mid-sized or large company is a complex process that requires negotiating with the pool…
Outsourcing (BPO): How Outsourcing Can Increase Company Value
Process Outsourcing Operational restructuring involves reviewing and reorganising a company’s internal processes to improve efficiency and optimise resources. A typical…
Free Cash Flow: Financial Health Barometer
Free Cash Flow (FCF) is one of the most reliable indicators for evaluating a company’s financial health. Unlike accounting profits,…
Company Authorized Representative: Roles & Appointment
Company authorized representatives or Company proxies, play a key role in streamlining decisions without compromising control in many companies, especially…
What is a Management Buy-Out (MBO) and how to structure It properly
MBO - Management Buy-Out A MBO is a corporate transaction in which the company’s own management team acquires the business…
Operating Leverage: Formula, Definition & Impact on Valuation
Operating Leverage Two companies with identical revenue can report very different earnings; the key reason often lies in their cost…
What is Working Capital and Why is it Critical for Business?
What is working capital? Definition and formula Working Capital measures a company’s operational liquidity: it is the difference between current…
Alternative Financing to Support Strategic Decisions
Alternative vs. Traditional Financing Medium and large-sized family-owned businesses now have multiple non-banking financing avenues that complement their capital structure…
What is CapEx and how to manage It strategically in your company
CapEx: What it is and why it is key to business investment CapEx (Capital Expenditures) refers to the funds a…
Strategies to Improve ROIC and Maximize Shareholder Value
What is ROIC and why is it a key profitability indicator? ROIC (Return on Invested Capital) is a key financial…
Aligning Ownership and Management for Sustainable Growth
Aligning ownership and management: In medium to large family businesses (with revenues between €50 million and €500 million), one of…
