Category: Blog Posts
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The Questions Outsourced CFOs Ask That Help Investors Protect—and Grow Value
Investors are surrounded by information. The challenge is turning it into clarity at the moment it matters most. Portfolio companies generate reports, dashboards, and updates at a steady pace. Yet
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From Burn to Breakout: Financial Inflection Points Investors Should Watch For
When Investors Have to Decide Every investor faces moments where a portfolio company forces a decision: lean in, hold steady, or step back. These moments rarely arrive with clear signals.
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5 Key Lessons for Better Site Selection Decisions
Authored By: Jacob DiMattia Practical Lessons for Smoother Site Selection Projects The path to a successful site selection project is rarely linear. After supporting more than 1,000 projects across industries
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Rollover Equity in M&A: Considerations Leading up to a Transaction
Authored By: Steve Prichett Rollover equity can play a key role in middle-market M&A. If carefully structured, it offers an opportunity for owners to unlock additional value. Understanding how rollover equity
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Vesting and Valuation of Incentive Equity
Authored By: Shawn Moxley and Will O’Donnell Why Vesting Matters Vesting is one of the most critical features of incentive equity because it determines whether and when an award has
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Why Companies Issue Incentive Equity
Authored By: Shawn Moxley and Will O’Donnell What is Incentive Equity? Incentive equity represents equity awards designed to align key employees and management teams with the long-term value creation of
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The Hidden Tax Impact of Parachute Payments in a Business Sale
Authored By: Patrick Guthrie When a business begins exploring a sale, recapitalization, or similar transaction, most conversations focus on valuation, deal structure, and closing terms. What often gets less attention
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Team Spotlight: Steve Scribner – VP, Outsourced CFO Advisory
Evergreen Advisors is excited to welcome Steve Scribner as Vice President in the Outsourced CFO Advisory practice. With more than 25 years of experience, Steve has guided businesses through growth,
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The SaaS CFO Advantage: Navigating Growth, Scale, and Profitability
Scaling a Software as a Service (SaaS) company requires more than just financial expertise—it demands a deep understanding of the industry’s unique challenges. From managing cash flow in a subscription-based
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Mentorship, Markets, and Momentum: A Conversation with Justin Horsman, Managing Director
This year, Evergreen Advisors celebrated a series of strategic promotions within its investment banking team, Evergreen Advisors Capital—a reflection of the firm’s ongoing growth, expanding industry presence, and dedication to
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Using Comparable Company Transactions for Business Valuation and Sale Planning
Authored By: Will O’Donnell A sound business valuation provides the foundation for strategic initiatives such as planning a sale, evaluating investments, meeting tax requirements, and ensuring transparent financial reporting. In
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Your Site Selection Is Set—Now It’s Time to Maximize Its Value
Authored By: Morgan Trask Once a site is secured and the project is announced, most companies turn their attention to execution—hiring, construction, and launching operations. But this post-announcement phase is
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How Innovation Shapes Finance: Evergreen CFOs Reflect on the 2025 DataTribe Innovation Day
At this year’s DataTribe’s 2025 Cyber Innovation Day, innovation certainly took center stage — from breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to the future of emerging technologies shaping business growth.
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When to Outsource CFO vs Hire In-House
Authored By: Eric Clarke Growing companies eventually reach a stage where basic bookkeeping and accounting support aren’t enough. At this point, leadership teams start asking a critical question: When is the
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Should My Company Consider an ESOP?
Authored By: Patrick Lowry If you’re exploring succession planning or liquidity strategies, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) may be worth considering. While ESOPs can be complex and highly regulated,
