We published a number of Center for Private Company Excellence blog posts in 2024. While we received positive feedback throughout the year, a few posts were particularly popular with our readers.

Here are the top five posts from the Center for Private Company Excellence blog in 2024:

  1. Private Company M&A Trending Multiples Through March 2024 (June 18)

    In a June 2024 article, we discussed how economic uncertainty, rising costs of capital, and capital markets caused volatility in the private company M&A market from 2022 to 2023. However, as we looked at trending multiples through Q1 2024, a sudden recovery was evident as uncertainties about the U.S. economy softened and confidence was restored among investors.

    This article provided a summary of information from the DealStats Value Index for Q1 2024, with a focus on private companies.

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  2. 5 Ways Gen Z Can Be a Secret Weapon for Family Businesses (July 22)

    Just when we got comfortable with Millennials in the workforce, a new generation – Gen Z or Zoomers – has emerged. According to the Pew Research Center, Gen Z was born between 1996 and 2011. And like all new generations entering the workforce, Gen Z brings new styles, idiosyncrasies, and preferences we need to learn to navigate.  


    Here are five Gen Z strengths you can leverage to achieve your company’s goals.

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  3. Revisiting the Tax Implications of Life Insurance Used in Buy-Sell Agreements (June 27)

    Many privately held businesses use life insurance in their succession planning to provide for liquidity in the event of an owner redemption requirement. A critical component of private company succession planning is buy-sell agreements. 

    In this article, we took a fresh look at life insurance and buy-sell agreements in light of the Supreme Court ruling on Connelly v. United States (No. 23-146). This decision should prompt all business owners to revisit their succession plans and how they are using life insurance as part of their buy-sell agreement.

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  4. Should Your Private Company Board Have a Compensation Committee? (July 8)

    While most public companies have formal subcommittees of their boards of directors, we find that many private companies do not. To be fair, public companies are required to have committees such as audit committees in order to ensure compliance with SEC rules, while private companies generally are not subject to similar requirements.

    That said, private companies can benefit from boards in a variety of ways, particularly by ensuring that executive compensation plans are not misaligned with long-term shareholder objectives—a problem we frequently encounter.

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  5. How Business Can Improve Cash Flow: 6 Strategies for Success (October 7)

    Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business, providing the funds necessary to cover operating expenses, reinvest in the business, and fuel growth. Healthy cash flow is essential for a company’s long-term sustainability. However, managing cash flow can be a challenge, especially in times of economic uncertainty.

    Here are six strategies businesses can adopt to improve their cash flow.

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