EBIT is a Midwest intermediary firm specializing in lower middle-market mergers and acquisitions with sophisticated solutions in M&A. We use a customized marketing strategy and state-of-the-art resources, allowing us to close transactions over three times the industry average.

Phone: (847) 566-0500  Fax: (847) 566-0100

In 1976, at the age of 12, Todd Cushing began his career working in his family business. The company, Sound of Music, Ltd, provided satellite communication services to businesses across the country. Todd worked his way to VP of Sales and Marketing and played a key role in generating over $1.1 million in EBITDA for the company. The company customer base was sold to Muzak Corporation twenty two years later. Todd was directly involved in Muzak’s acquisition of this successful family business. Through that experience, Todd gained an interest in the brokerage industry and it was then that EBIT Associates, Ltd. was formed. EBIT provides business brokerage and advisory services to private and corporate clients in the lower middle market arenas. EBIT provides sophisticated solutions in merger and acquisitions, private placement, financial restructuring, and valuation services. Todd is an entertaining and sought after public speaker, giving presentations and seminars on the benefits of having broker representation when it comes time to buy or sell a business. He has also written several articles on the importance of broker representation. Todd is a Candidate for an Associates Degree from Trinity University of Deerfield Illinois for finance and Biblical studies. He is the principal and founder of EBIT Associates, Ltd., a Barrington, Illinois. Todd has bought and sold companies personally over the years and serves on three company boards. He is the past 2007 President of Midwest Business Brokers and Intermediaries (MBBI), a not-for-profit organization. Todd is an instrument rated pilot, enjoys golfing, and has been married for over 10 years. Todd and his wife serve together at their church as premarital mentors and reside in Wadsworth Illinois.

Service, Distribution and Manufacturing.

USA.

EBIT provides sophisticated solutions in merger and acquisitions, private placement, financial restructuring, and valuation services.

CBI (Certified Business Intermediary)
FRC (Financial Recasting Consultant)
BTS (Business Transfer Specialist)
CBB (Certified Business Broker)
Member - International Business Brokers Association (IBBA)
Member and 2007 President - Midwest Business Brokers Intermediaries (MBBI)
Member - M&A Source, The world's largest organization of middle market intermediaries
Affiliate - Business Brokers Network (BBN)
Licensed by Illinois Business Brokers Act of 1995 Illinois Securities Department; Guest Speaker for many organizations.

He has first hand knowledge of the details and emotions involved in selling a business. There are not many peers that can say they have been themselves through the process of selling their own company.