The middle market segment, consisting of companies with annual revenues between $10 million and $1 billion, has emerged as a thriving area of opportunity and growth for business owners and sellers.
Although many industry experts are still reluctant to call the ongoing resurgence in U.S. manufacturing a widespread phenomenon, several trends lend support to the conclusion that manufacturing once again has become a relevant and meaningful component of U.S. economic growth.
We recently observed a compelling discussion of the key trends driving evolution and increased activity in middle market deal making. Alongside these trends, traditional and emerging middle market participants are changing the way they approach business development, deal sourcing, and relationship building.
Starting the exit process is one thing, having something to sell is mission critical to your success. Many times, owners of private companies are very good at working “in” the business; buyers however are attracted to business owners working “on” their business.
We pride ourselves on creating customized solutions that result in maximizing value to the seller. Our professionals have executed sale and recapitalization assignments for businesses ranging in size from small family-owned enterprises to multi-billion dollar public companies across a variety of industries.
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Recent financial data shows professional investors such as private equity groups are once again putting money to work in private mid-market companies. Business owners interested in tapping this vein still must clear a number of hurdles to attract private equity investors. The same goes for retiring baby boomers that decide the time is right to sell with middle market valuations on the rise.
The United States’ economy grew at a rate of 5 percent between July and September, the fastest pace in more than 10 years. According to the Commerce Department, that figure was up from the 3.9 percent that was originally estimated.
Cash and credit are readily available to support M&A in the United States and corporate America indicates an uptick in desire for dealmaking according to ninth semi-annual Capital Confidence Barometer. Forty-one percent of U.S. executives surveyed expect to pursue an acquisition over the next 12 months, compared with 23% a year ago.
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