Walden

Walden is a trusted Atlanta-based M&A firm built upon integrity, creativity, and confidentiality since 1991. Our principals lead an experienced Atlanta M&A firm of specialists with decades of combined experience, including successful histories as business owners.

Why Beating Out Competitors Is Important for Business Value

Buyers are looking for long-lasting competitive advantages. The goal is to identify a unique combination of valuable services that sets you apart from everyone else in the market. Keep Widening Your Moat When selling a business, one of the qualities buyers look for is barriers to entry. The harder it is for someone to enter […]

September 21, 2021

ANNOUNCING THE SUCCESSFUL SALE OF A&R IRONWORKS

“Walden Businesses and Sara Burden have been the consummate partners in this process. Industry knowledge and sage advice helped us find an ideal partner and led to a quick transaction process. We are excited indeed about our future.” said John Chestnutt of A&R Ironworks. CLICK TO READ THE PRESS RELEASE

September 16, 2021

FRANCHISED STAFFING COMPANY

Highly profitable business – three year average EBITDA, including COVID year, $705,436. Additional expansion territories included. Experienced staff in place. CLICK TO READ THE NEWSLETTER

September 15, 2021

The Importance of Audited Financial Statements When Selling Your Business

A number of our clients use compiled financial statements, and some maintain reviewed statements. That’s acceptable, but you’ll do much better with audited financial statements a year or two before you plan to sell. With validated financial accuracy, buyer confidence is increased, you will experience shorter due diligence periods, and your company will be sold. […]

June 9, 2021

ORNAMENTAL & STRUCTURAL STEEL DESIGN, FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION

Revenues for 2020 were $9.8 million with a $2.3 million EBITDA. Company designs, fabricates and installs commercial ornamental and structural steel products for large general contractors. CLICK TO READ THE NEWSLETTER

March 9, 2021

Staying Power for Leading Through Challenging Times

“This distinct business and life chapter we are all writing together requires its share of staying power.” – Shared by Glen Jackson of JACKSON SPALDING This distinct business and life chapter we are all writing together requires its share of staying power. “Stay” is certainly a relevant word right now as many of us are […]

December 30, 2020

LOPSIDED MARKET DRIVES M&A VALUES IN PANDEMIC

The market is lopsided right now, and sellers in the lower middle market still have leverage. If you’ve been considering selling, now is the time to move on that decision. CLICK TO READ THE NEWSLETTER

October 31, 2020

ANNOUNCING THE SUCCESSFUL SALE OF LEGACY BUILDING SYSTEMS, INC. TO MS BUILDING SYSTEM LLC.

Buyer, Dixit Suthar – “I cannot say enough how much I appreciate the professionalism of Sara and the fact that she took the time to allow us to meet with the Legacy team multiple times during the unprecedented times we are in.” “As a result, and with the help of two great attorneys (Abbey Mateer […]

October 27, 2020

ANNOUNCING THE SUCCESSFUL SALE OF GRANITE AND MARBLE SOLUTIONS TO CHOICE BUSINESS INVESTMENT CORP

“Sara’s patience and guidance were instrumental in walking us through each step. There was never any pressure to accept offers; just much appreciated advice and counsel. We successfully sold our company and are more than thrilled with the service we received throughout.” – Seller, Karen Gann CLICK TO READ THE PRESS RELEASE

October 15, 2020

ANNOUNCING THE SUCCESSFUL SALE OF A GEOSYNTHETIC PRODUCTS MANUFACTURER/FABRICATOR TO A STRATEGIC ACQUIRER

“Sara and her team did a fantastic job of presenting the company profile, and providing information during due diligence in an orderly fashion. Through her determination, Sara was able to keep all the attorneys and banks on task while keeping the flow of communication open.” – Acquirer CLICK TO READ THE PRESS RELEASE

September 30, 2020