The Auctus Edge: Mastering Talent & Acquisitions 🔷 July 2024

'The Auctus Edge', your monthly insider's guide to talent and acquisitions in the lower middle and middle markets.

This LinkedIn newsletter is expressly curated for private equity professionals, family offices, founders, and high-level executives operating in these spaces.

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This month, we:

🔷 Spotlight exceptional executive talent

🔷 Explore the mind of a 2 year old with DALLE

🔷 Highlight main challenges facing middle market M&A deals

🔷 Look into the 12 traits of emotional intelligence from Daniel Goleman

Our newsletter aims to provide you with the tools and insights to navigate the complex landscape of talent acquisition and deal-making while fostering a culture of continuous learning.

🎯 Talent Drives Value 📈

🔷 Executive A: Renewables Leader - Thesis in Maintenance Services

🔷 Executive B: Recycling Services Leader - Thesis in Recycling Services

🔷 Executive C: Pharma Leader - Thesis in Outsourced Pharma Services

🔷 Executive D: Healthcare Tech Leader - Thesis in Virtual Specialty Healthcare

🔷 Executive E: Food Leader - Thesis in Food Manufacturing

🔷 Executive F: Medical Manufacturing Leader - Thesis in transformative implants

🔷 Executive G: IoT Leader - Thesis in Industrial IoT

🔷 Executive H: Industrial IoT Leader – Thesis in Energy Management

🔷 Executive I: Industrial IoT Leader - Thesis in Environmental Monitoring

🔷 Executive J: HR Leader – Thesis in PEO

🔷 Executive K: Pedigreed Healthcare and Pharma CEO, solid P&L track record, multiple exits, has worked in a PE Portco with an exit

🔷 Executive L: Financial Services Leader - Thesis in Repossession Management

🔷 Executive M: Recycling Leader - Thesis in Salvaged Engines & Transmissions

🔷 Executive N: Business Services Leader - Thesis in Tech Enabled Design/Build

🔷 Executive O: Chief Growth Officer / Strategic Business Development Leader - Expert in International Business Development, Knows Security Software, Cyber, Intelligence, Defense, Space, Military

📩 Intrigued by these exceptional candidates? We have a roster of equally talented executives ready to make a difference in your organization. Contact us to learn more.

📄 2 Year Old's Imagination with DALLE

by Hitesh Patel, Founder & Managing Partner of Auctus Search Partners LLC

Article from Hitesh's Personal LinkedIn Newsletter "Life, Learning & Leadership"

Original Article Post Date: January 28, 2024

Ever wonder what goes on in the mind of a toddler?

I decided to explore this with Maya (2 years old), using DALLE, and it turned out to be a very cool experience.

Video below ⬇️ is Maya and me, in ~13 minutes we created 9 images that Maya described. So interesting to see her think through what she wants to see and her reactions after the images are created.

🔗 YouTube Link: 2 Year Old's Imagination with DALLE (12 mins 36 secs)

Maya's World Beyond DALLE

If you're curious to see more of Maya's world, feel free to check out her YouTube Channel, 'Life of Maya'. I created this channel when she was ~15 months old as a place to store our memories. Great way for us to look back on these moments, also allows our family and friends, especially my Mom, to watch Maya grow.

The 9 DALLE Images

📄 🔗 Full LinkedIn Newsletter Article --> "2 Year Old's Imagination with DALLE"

📰 🔗 Did Hitesh's article resonate with you? Check out his personal LinkedIn Newsletter "Life, Learning & Leadership. Hitesh's Journey. For Myself, my daughter Maya, Growth, and Anyone it resonates with."

📊 Main Challenges Facing Middle Market M&A Deals

Middle-market M&A deals face several significant challenges that can impact their success and overall outcomes. Here are the main challenges currently facing these transactions:

Lack of Experience

High Inexperience Rate:

• 90% of middle-market companies involved in mergers or acquisitions had little or no prior experience.
• 70% of companies making acquisitions in the last three years lacked M&A experience.

Impact:

• Heavy reliance on advisors.
• Increased difficulty in avoiding mistakes.
• Challenges in ensuring smooth transitions.

Incorrect Valuation

Valuation Difficulties:

• 41% of buyers and 43% of sellers struggle with accurately assessing the value of a business.

Link to Inexperience:

• Lack of M&A experience often contributes to valuation challenges.

Integration Challenges

Post-Merger Integration:

• 44% of buyers and sellers find integration, both technical and cultural, a significant challenge.

Importance:

• Effective integration is crucial for realizing the anticipated benefits of mergers or acquisitions.

Economic and Market Conditions

Economic Factors:

• Higher interest rates.
• Inflation.
• Economic uncertainty.

Impact:

• Higher borrowing costs.
• Lower valuations.
• Tighter credit markets.
• Reduced feasibility of funding transactions.

Geopolitical Tensions and Regulatory Scrutiny

Complexity Increase:

• Geopolitical tensions.
• Increasing regulatory scrutiny.

Impact:

• Delays in deal closures.
• Increased cost and time required for transactions.

Misalignment of Buyer and Seller Expectations

Value Expectations Dislocation:

• Economic uncertainties and fluctuating market conditions lead to misalignment.

Impact:

• Fewer deals being completed due to differing value expectations.

Banking Sector Challenges

Banking Sector Issues:

• Collapse of several high-profile regional banks.

Impact:

• Contributed to economic uncertainty.
• Increased fears of a recession.
• Affected the overall M&A landscape.

Addressing these challenges requires thorough preparation, experienced advisory support, and strategic planning to navigate the complexities of middle-market M&A transactions successfully.

ℹ️ Sources and Full Article Links:

• Morrison Foerster : M&A in 2023 and Trends for 2024
• PKF O'Connor Davies : M&A 2023 RECAP AND 2024 OUTLOOK
• M&A Community : Middle market mergers and acquisitions: Opportunities, challenges, and best practices

💡The 12 Traits of Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman

Self-Awareness

1. Emotional Self-Awareness

• Recognizing one's emotions and their effects.
• Understanding how emotions affect performance and interactions.

Self-Management

2. Emotional Self-Control

• Keeping disruptive emotions and impulses in check.
• Staying composed and positive even in stressful situations.

3. Adaptability

• Being flexible and willing to adjust to new challenges or changing environments.
• Maintaining effectiveness in various situations.

4. Achievement Orientation

• Striving to meet or exceed standards of excellence.
• Pursuing goals with energy and persistence.

5. Positive Outlook

• Seeing the positive aspects of situations and expecting good outcomes.
• Maintaining a hopeful and optimistic attitude.

Social Awareness

6. Empathy

• Understanding and sharing the feelings of others.
• Taking an active interest in others' concerns.

7. Organizational Awareness

• Understanding the dynamics within an organization.
• Recognizing and understanding the power relationships and emotional currents.

Relationship Management

8. Influence

• Persuading and influencing others to gain their support.
• Using effective tactics to win people over.

9. Coach and Mentor

• Helping others develop and grow by providing guidance and feedback.
• Supporting others in achieving their goals.

10. Conflict Management

• Handling difficult situations and resolving disagreements constructively.
• Finding common ground and solutions that all parties can accept.

11. Teamwork

• Working effectively with others towards a common goal.
• Building collaborative relationships and fostering a team-oriented environment.

12. Inspirational Leadership

• Inspiring and guiding individuals and groups.
• Creating a compelling vision and motivating others to pursue it.

These traits collectively contribute to high emotional intelligence, enabling individuals to navigate their emotions, understand others, and build strong, effective relationships both personally and professionally.

ℹ️ Source:

• YouTube Channel: Big Think
• YouTube Video: 12 traits emotionally intelligent people share (You can learn them) | Daniel Goleman for Big Think+

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At Auctus Search Partners LLC, we interview nearly a thousand top-tier P&L executives annually, focusing on those with extensive experience in the lower middle and middle markets.

These seasoned professionals, with 8 to 10+ years deep domain expertise, excel in pivotal business moments such as M&A, integrations, system switches, restructurings, turnarounds and high-growth scenarios. They are drivers in portfolio company value creation.

Our leadership team, deeply involved in Executive-Led Platform Creation, has over 100 years of combined experience in investment banking, private equity, operations, manufacturing, and technology. This expertise significantly adds value when attracting and presenting the talent that private equity firms and family offices need. We offer a one-stop-shop solution, combining Executive-Led Platform Creation and Executive Search. Our unique advantages include:

🔹 Industry Acquisition Thesis: Our executives bring strong theses and unique strategies for acquisitions.

🔹 Differentiation in Acquisition Search: We provide a unique edge in the acquisition search and negotiation process.

🔹 Direct Access to Targets: Our executives often have direct access to multiple acquisition targets, even if they are not currently in the market.

🔹 Leadership Focused on Growth: Our passionate leaders drive growth and value creation.

🔹 Proven Execution Experience: Our executives have a track record of enhancing culture and financial performance.

🔹 Proven Value Creation: Our executives have a proven track record of value creation within operational environments.

🔹 Time Savings: We save private equity firms and family offices significant time by efficiently attracting, screening, and filtering executives.

🔹 Efficient Process: Our Auctus-specific filter system ensures high-quality executives that align with our clients' criteria, often within a week, leading to faster deal closures.

This year, we've seen an uptick in activity with private equity firms and family offices in Executive-Led Platform Creation. We are actively working with many firms and executives at various stages in the process.

At Auctus Search Partners, we firmly believe that “Talent Drives Value.”

Our team’s expertise and efficient process create a unique value proposition for private equity firms and family offices.

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Thank you for joining us. We appreciate your time and interest. As we navigate the dynamic landscape of the lower middle and middle markets, it is our hope that this newsletter will serve as a valuable resource, providing unique insights and quality content. We look forward to your feedback, your contributions, and your continued engagement.

Remember, success in business isn't just about strategy, finance, or even technology; it's about people. Talent is the true competitive advantage, and we're here to help you leverage that to its fullest.

To your success,

The Auctus Search Partners LLC Team

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