by Rich Lester | Jun 13, 2025 | Deal Structure & Legal Issues
The Importance of Associate Veterinarian Relationships Building strong relationships with your Associate Veterinarians is a major component to having a successful vet practice sale, especially amid today’s doctor shortage. By getting to know their goals, offering the...
by Rich Lester | Jun 13, 2025 | Selling Your Practice
There is no “right” or “wrong” way to sell your veterinary practice, but having a clear process certainly helps to keep you organized and better able to manage suitors. At Ackerman Group, through many years of brokering practices, we’ve built a tried-and-true approach...
by Rich Lester | Jun 13, 2025 | Tax & Exit Planning
Selling your veterinary practice likely will lead to a substantial tax bill if you receive the cash immediately at closing. There are ways to delay paying some of these taxes, through some complex deal structures, helping you keep more of your sales proceeds. Here are...
by Rich Lester | Jun 13, 2025 | Deal Structure & Legal Issues
Buyers try to align incentives with their sellers in as many ways as possible, and the issuance of TopCo equity (also known as Parent Company Equity or Private Equity) has become a popular approach to achieve this alignment. At Ackerman Group, in 2023, 70% of the...
by Rich Lester | Jun 11, 2025 | Tax & Exit Planning
When you sell your veterinary practice, the money you get (before taxes) will be trimmed down by your tax bill, which usually hovers between 20 to 35 percent of the total cash received. How much tax you end up paying really depends on where you live and the advice you...
