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Our Prediction: M&A Deal Volumes Will Rise in 2014
Based on data from the Intralinks Deal Flow Indicator, 2014’s increase in deal flow should continue. From the Intralinks DealCloser Blog: **************************************** Our Prediction: M&A Deal Volumes Will Rise in 2014 We’re just over halfway through the year, and our prediction is that 2014 is set to be a record year for dealmakers, with both […]
Valuation Inflation: Middle Market Multiples on the Rise
Great information from Axial Forum. However, I’d caution business sellers to notice that these figures are for companies with EBIT-DA over $3 million. If your company is smaller, the EBIT-DA multiple you can expect buyers to pay will be much lower. *********************************** Valuation Inflation: Middle Market Multiples on the Rise By John Slater | FOCUS Investment Banking Deal […]
4 Trends Impacting Dealflow Quality and Price
Keeping up with trends in private equity, this article delves into factors affecting today’s market. With regards to the idea that new boutique business brokers and investment bankers prefer to deal with a small group of buyers, Kasper & Associates takes a much different approach. It is our practice to reach out to a […]
Private equity industry closes 2013 with record highs of “dry powder”
This article speaks to a theme we’ve been echoing for a few years now — good companies for sale in today’s market will have significant interest from a wide range of buyers. From the Venture Capital Post: ******************************** Private equity industry closes 2013 with record highs of “dry powder” By Nicel Jane Avellana “Dry powder” […]
For Aging Entrepreneurs, Assistance With Exits?
This article touches on the types of services K&A provides, assisting our clients in preparing a business for sale. In today’s “Seller’s Market” with more buyers than sellers, Mr. Mills makes an interesting prediction that the tables will turn over the next 15 years. From PEHub.com: ************************************************* For Aging Entrepreneurs, Assistance With Exits? by Steve Bills […]
Why Are You Selling Your Business?
Excellent overview of how motivations affect transactions. Found on Inc.com: *************************************** Why Are You Selling Your Business? BIZBUYSELL.COM | Curtis Kroeker The answer can change everything, from how fast you can sell to how much you can sell for. Small business owners have many different reasons for selling their companies. For some, a business sale is the […]
What to Do When Approached by a Private Equity Group
According to the Private Equity Growth Capital Council, there are now 2,670 private equity firms headquartered in the United States. As the number of private equity groups (PEG’s) has grown, competition for acquisition targets has also increased. This is good news for business sellers, especially in today’s marketplace where so many PEG’s have excess cash, […]
Market Update
Kasper & Associates Market Update Best wishes from K&A for a New Year filled with peace and prosperity for you, your family, your business and our country. Although the number of companies for sale is not yet at the level many business buyers would like to see (especially those in other regions specifically seeking opportunities […]
The 15 Best M&A Quotes of 2012
From AxialMarket.com Our favorite: “From my point of view, the world since 2008 has taken a real turn for the worse in terms of government intervention. Risk has become much less predictable than it used to be because most of your risk is now based upon the level of government intervention and whether that’s a […]
The New EBITDA: Emotions Before Interest Taxes and Depreciation
Tom Deans, Ph.D., author of Every Family’s Business, does a great job explaining the emotional connection many business owners have with their companies. Buyers should understand this connection when negotiating a purchase. Key quote: “Deals get done based on trust and respect earned by intermediaries paying homage to the things in a business that transcend […]
