BMI Mergers & Acquisitions supports regional business growth and collaboration throughout the Lehigh Valley through community partnerships and events. BMI Mergers & Acquisitions is proud to be a Silver Sponsor of the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation’s 2025 Fall Signature Event, “Making Products & Making Places.” Supporting Growth and Collaboration in the Lehigh Valley The…
Why Inventory Verification Matters in a Business Sale Most small business transactions are structured as cash-free, debt-free deals that require the seller to include a normalized level of working capital to sustain the current revenues post-closing. The most significant elements of working capital are receivables, inventory, and payables, with inventory frequently being the largest component.…
Managing inventory is one of the most overlooked steps when preparing a business for sale. Here’s what distributors and manufacturers need to know. For most distributors and many manufacturers, inventory represents a major component of their assets and figures prominently in operating profit calculations. When considering selling your business, managing inventory becomes crucial. Too often,…
What You and Your Partners Need to Consider Before Selling Your Business When multiple partners own and run a business, getting everyone to agree on day-to-day decisions isn’t always easy. Getting partners to decide when to sell the company and on what terms can be challenging and even confrontational. To avoid confrontation and ensure…
M&A for architecture and engineering firms is accelerating, fueled by strong industry growth and rising buyer interest. The sector is projected to grow at a 10% annual rate, driven by demand for infrastructure, development, and specialized technical services. This growth fuels an ongoing need for skilled professionals and gives rise to new firms – many…
What to Know About Conducting a Targeted Acquisition Search and Six Steps to Close the Deal Acquiring another contractor can be one of the most effective ways to grow your business— especially when organic expansion slows or becomes less efficient. But like any major initiative, acquisitions require upfront planning, internal alignment, and the right search…
When selling your business, price isn’t the only thing that matters—how you get paid is just as important. In the lower middle market, deals are often structured with equity rollovers, earnouts, or a mix of both. Understanding these options can help you maximize value while minimizing risk. What Is an Equity Rollover? In an equity…
Jane Marlowe, Senior M&A Advisor, BMI Mergers & Acquisitions Good news: the service sector, particularly businesses with inelastic demand profiles like facilities management, field services, and healthcare, is anticipated to see increased M&A activity due to announced U.S. tariffs. With lower tariff exposure compared to manufacturing, these businesses are becoming increasingly attractive targets, potentially commanding…
2024 M&A Deal Activity Flat with 2023 but Remains Strong Relative to Historic Levels PitchBook Data reports 2024 global M&A deal activity within the Electronic Parts & Equipment sector was essentially flat with 2023. The chart below outlines that 304 deals were reported in 2024 vs. 313 in 2023. Capital Invested (Deal Value) on the…
A Surge in Connections: Electrical Contractor M&A Rebounds The U.S. electrical contracting sector rebounded in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in 2024, following a slowdown in 2023. This resurgence reflects a return to more favorable economic conditions after a tough period of rising inflation, increasing interest rates, and economic uncertainty. Private Equity Platforms Powering Up…
Philadelphia, PA – BMI Mergers & Acquisitions, a leading advisory firm specializing in sell-side M&A for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce that AmeriNet, Inc., a network and security solutions provider based in Ann Arbor, MI, has been acquired by Virtual Guardian, a division of ESI Technologies. BMI was retained by AmeriNet to oversee…
BMI Mergers & Acquisitions is pleased to announce that Falcon Electric, Inc., a leading manufacturer of industrial and military-grade Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems and frequency converters, has been acquired by Avnan Capital Ltd. Founded in 1988, Falcon Electric has earned a reputation for delivering UL-listed industrial and military COTS UPS solutions. With a strong…
