July 1, 2026
Beyond the Deal: How Buyers Evaluate Companies | Buyers Corner with Michael Magliochetti
<p><span class="TextRun SCXW145785113 BCX8" lang="FR-FR" xml:lang= "FR-FR" data-contrast="none"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW145785113 BCX8">Michael Magliochetti | Operating Partner | Riverside </span><span class= "NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW145785113 BCX8">Partners</span></span></p> <div class="SCXW163231812 BCX8"> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW163231812 BCX8"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW163231812 BCX8"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW163231812 BCX8">What separates companies that command premium valuations from those that struggle to close a deal?</span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW163231812 BCX8" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW163231812 BCX8"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW163231812 BCX8"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW163231812 BCX8">In this Buyers Corner episode, Michael Magliochetti, Operating Partner at Riverside Partners, shares insights from decades of leading healthcare companies, completing acquisitions, and helping businesses grow through strategic investment.</span><span class= "EOP Selected SCXW163231812 BCX8" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW163231812 BCX8"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW163231812 BCX8"><span class= "TextRun SCXW163231812 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW163231812 BCX8">Drawing on experience from both sides of the table, Mike explains what buyers evaluate beyond financial performance, why culture and leadership matter during diligence, and how founders can position their </span><span class= "NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW163231812 BCX8">companies</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW163231812 BCX8"> years before an exit.</span></span><span class= "EOP Selected SCXW163231812 BCX8" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW163231812 BCX8"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW163231812 BCX8"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW163231812 BCX8">He also discusses the realities of integration, common mistakes sellers make during a transaction, and why experienced advisors often make the difference between a good outcome and a great one.</span><span class= "EOP Selected SCXW163231812 BCX8" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW163231812 BCX8"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW163231812 BCX8"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW163231812 BCX8">📖 Interested in learning more from Mike? His leadership book, Dancing Between the Toes of Elephants, explores lessons from his career in leadership, business, and life.</span><span class= "EOP Selected SCXW163231812 BCX8" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW163231812 BCX8"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW163231812 BCX8"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW163231812 BCX8">Get your copy here: </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW163231812 BCX8" href= "https://www.amazon.com/Dancing-Between-Toes-Elephants-Experience/dp/1964421136" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW163231812 BCX8" data-ccp-charstyle= "Hyperlink">https://www.amazon.com/Dancing-Between-Toes-Elephants-Experience/dp/1964421136</span></a><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW163231812 BCX8"> </span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW163231812 BCX8" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW163231812 BCX8"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW163231812 BCX8"><span class= "TextRun SCXW163231812 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW163231812 BCX8">Key </span><span class= "NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW163231812 BCX8">takeways</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW163231812 BCX8">: </span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW163231812 BCX8" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW163231812 BCX8"> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW163231812 BCX8" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW163231812 BCX8" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW163231812 BCX8"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW163231812 BCX8">How buyers evaluate companies beyond the financials</span><span class= "EOP Selected SCXW163231812 BCX8" data-ccp-props= "{}"> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW163231812 BCX8"> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW163231812 BCX8" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW163231812 BCX8" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW163231812 BCX8"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW163231812 BCX8">Why culture and leadership influence acquisition success</span><span class= "EOP Selected SCXW163231812 BCX8" data-ccp-props= "{}"> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW163231812 BCX8"> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW163231812 BCX8" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW163231812 BCX8" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW163231812 BCX8"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW163231812 BCX8">What founders should do years before an exit</span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW163231812 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW163231812 BCX8"> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW163231812 BCX8" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW163231812 BCX8" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW163231812 BCX8"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW163231812 BCX8">The role experienced advisors play during an M&A process</span><span class= "EOP Selected SCXW163231812 BCX8" data-ccp-props= "{}"> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW163231812 BCX8"> <p>00:00 – Introduction & Mike's background</p> <p>03:40 – What Riverside looks for in acquisition opportunities</p> <p>11:20 – Evaluating management teams and founder readiness</p> <p>21:10 – Running a successful M&A process and standing out as a buyer</p> <p>35:24 – The advisors founders need and post-close integration</p> <p>39:52 – Mike's advice for founders preparing for an exit</p> </div> </div>