Discover the secrets of success in the world of mergers and acquisitions with Pardis Nasseri, an industry-leading M&A advisor who has been involved in over $30 billion in transactions. In this exclusive video interview, Pardis shares valuable insights and behind-the-scenes stories from his illustrious career. Learn about the strategies, challenges, and nuances of high-stakes deals as we delve into the mind of a top M&A professional. Don't miss this rare opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding from an expert who has shaped the M&A landscape. Watch now and elevate your understanding of the complex world of mergers and acquisitions. #MergersAndAcquisitions #PardisNasseri #BusinessInsights”
SHOW NOTES:
00:00 Intro to Pardis Nasseri
00:20 Started as Independent Sponsor, Accounting at PwC, Jefferies & Platinum
03:58 Immigrated from Iran – got stuck during the Revolution
05:40 Working at Private Equity firm Platinum
08:34 Keeping management on – asking them to do is twice as hard
09:17 What Palm Tree LLC does – 3 things
10:19 Debt higher interest rates for SMB: hurdle rates & cheaper Money
11:42 Quality of Earnings and A.I. – the challenge of GIGO datasets
16:25 Size of deals he works on
17:00 War with China – Warren Buffett unloads stock on Taiwan company
18:07 Betting on stronger horse
19:14 ESG scores how is that changing Investment banking
20:54 Anheuser Busch loses $4-$6 billion in value from DEI
21:50 Expanding to Texas
22:22 M&A Transaction is like Brain Surgery & #1 Business Development tool
24:30 QoE – Scoring a business that lowers forecasts -Trend is your Friend
27:50 QoE projection ranges – ultimately comes down to justification of forecasts
29:40 The great wall of China
33:04 Investment Banker / Broker Dealer – raising capital for others
35:00 What makes a successful acquisition? (the soft stuff)
36:30 When you don't have a cultural fit – sharp elbows
38:34 What do you say to CEOs with big acquisition egos?
40:21 Strategic or Financial – when you hit 17 and bust -staying disciplined
LINKS to Pardis Nasseri
https://www.palmtreellc.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pardisnasseri/
