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Jun 2024
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Episode 58: Tech M&A Monthly Podcast: 7 ...

Corum Group
About this episode

Buyers are calling! As a tech company CEO, it may be flattering to know that someone is interested in buying your company, but there are certain things you should know and do before accepting any offer. This month we'll share seven tips for handling inbound offers.

Join us for this informative discussion and the Corum research report on key deals, trends and valuation metrics.

------------------------------------------------- Corum's Tech M&A Monthly is a regular podcast series for software company owners, executives and CEOs. Each month, Corum Group, the world's leading M&A firm for software and related technology companies, examines the world of Tech M&A. In addition, Tech M&A Monthly includes special reports on buyers, markets and the M&A process itself. This thirty-minute podcast is a must for owners and CEOs considering Tech M&A, whether now or in the future.

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