Joe Covey, a serial CEO and acquirer, and investor since 1992.
Matthew Davidge, the co-owner of the NBC Affiliate WVNC (Watertown, NY) and several other stations around the country.
In big companies, some business units may not perform well and might be overlooked. It can be helpful for the company to find a more suitable owner for these units. At the same time, buyers can take advantage of these opportunities to improve the businesses and maximize their potential.
In this episode of the M&A Science podcast, we will explore the experiences of Josh Covey, a successful CEO, acquirer, and investor, and Matthew Davidge, co-owner of NBC Affiliate WVNC, as they buy and develop these businesses with the goal of exiting in the future.
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Episode Timestamps
00:00 Intro
06:43 Buy-side carve-out deals
10:35 Key approach to due diligence
11:52 Unbinding a company
13:51 Why carve-outs are difficult
15:41 Conversations with the right people
19:05 Key things to consider when doing a carve-out
22:58 Walking away from a deal
23:59 Considerations in the carve-out model
26:32 Challenges on the buy-side of carve-outs
27:58 You have to surround yourself
30:21 Evolving the operating model
34:37 The right time to exit
35:55 How working with an investment bank is different
37:48 Bank process vs. Proprietary deals
39:21 Key lessons
40:55 Timing
42:14 Communications
43:34 Alignment on post-close operations
45:27 Advice for first-time sellers
47:57 Negotiation considerations
49:59 Craziest thing in M&A
