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How Indie Brands Use Dual-Track Auctions to Get Higher Buyout Prices
In this episode of The Acquisition Talk, Lucas and Luna explore why indie brands increasingly run dual-track auctions — simultaneously courting strategic acquirers and private equity buyers — to maximize sale price and deal certainty. They dissect the mechanics using the real-world example of a premium pet food company that doubled its valuation by playing both tracks. Listeners learn the specific triggers that cause one track to win, the role of stapled financing, and how founders can avoid the 'no-track trap' of losing momentum. The conversation also touches on when a dual-track…
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