Private Equity

The use of debt financing by private equity firms in the purchase of veterinary hospitals and its relationship to valuations.

Listen as we discuss the process you will go through and how we will work together on your practice sale.

Dr. Ackerman interviews veterinarians who have successfully sold their practice over the last three years. Hear what veterinarians like yourself have to say about the process.

You have negotiated your Practice Sale and are now in due diligence.  What kinds of things can derail your transaction?  Dr. Ackerman will share his experience and help you avoid the roadblocks to completing your transaction.

Learn what factors influence the multiple on your veterinary practice sale as well as what companies are doing to reduce their acquisition risk.

Best fit, best terms and best price should be every sellers goal in a corporate transaction.  Dr. Ackerman explains the importance of identifying your transition goals prior to soliciting offers from buyers.  Be careful what you ask for you might just get it!

The “New Paradigm” or “Flash in the Pan”?  Dr. Ackerman reviews todays corporate consolidation market and trends that are changing the structure of veterinary medicine.

Overview of corporate veterinary companies structure, portfolios and acquisition strategy.

Dr. Ackerman discusses Veterinary Private Equity and Joint Ventures in this article.