M&A Insights & Industry Articles from BMI Mergers & Acquisitions

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Methods of Valuation when Selling a Business

Valuing a privately held business can seem daunting when you consider all of the possible methods of a company valuation. Outlined below we briefly discuss the most common types and which are most appropriate when selling a business in the market. Asset Value Usually only applies where the asset values exceed values based on income….
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Acquisitions to Continue for Electrical Wholesale Industry

Elctrical M&A
Valuations Exceed the Average for all Sectors Summary: The Electrical Wholesaling industry is highly fragmented and set for increased mergers and acquisitions as companies look for continued growth.  Companies of all sizes will be potential targets, especially those with desirable product lines and advantageous locations. Electrical Wholesaling is an industry that serves the electrical equipment…
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Mergers & Acquisitions: Who are the Buyers?

Often when business owners decide to sell their business, the first type of buyer they consider are their competitors. This makes sense since competitors already know the business and industry, and they often have the most to gain from the purchase. However, competitors are not your only choice and too often they are not the…
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Reducing Environmental Risk

Environmental Tips for Business Sellers
Preparing to Sell Your Business:  Tips For Reducing Environmental Risk (Based in part on excerpts from Brownfield Science & Technology, Inc.) Environmental issues can derail a transaction and seriously impact value unless business owners take a proactive approach.  Buyers and their lenders will conduct environmental due diligence so it is imperative that sellers plan ahead…
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Questions to Consider When Receiving an Unsolicited Offer to Sell Your Company

Couple working with an M&A firm to sell their company
There are times when an owner of a business will be approached by a potential buyer, and be given an unsolicited offer to sell the company. Sell your company? It may have been in the back of your mind from time to time, but you really haven’t given it too much attention. So while you…
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Questions to Ask Before Acquiring a Business

Acquiring another business can be an effective way to drive growth, but it requires careful consideration and strategic planning. While many acquisitions face challenges, taking time to assess both your own business and the target company can boost your chances of success. Why Conduct a SWOT Analysis Before an Acquisition? To determine whether acquiring a…
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