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M&A Weekly Digest – January 27th, 2012

January 27, 2012 By Lindsey Perkins Wade

In today’s M&A Weekly Digest, we review what the experts are predicting for 2012 M&A activity, what is involved in the first step of selling a business, and why micro cap funds matter to private business owners whose companies are on the market.

Mergers and Acquisitions in 2012

“As we have discussed in past articles, a growing number of experts are expecting the number of deals closed in 2012 to outpace 2011. If this holds true, it will represent the third straight year of increased M&A activity.

Despite the facts that 2012 is an election year and there is continued volatility in Europe, analysts believe that the fundamentals are sound enough in the U.S. to propel deal activity forward during the next 12 months.”

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Selling A Business – Part I – Deciding To Do It!

“One of the most important decisions you will make as the owner of a privately held business is about the timing related to exiting or selling your business…

It is probably the most emotional decision that many of you will ever make. Your identity (not to mention your entire net worth) is tied up in your company.

The “baby” you created decades ago is now a fully operational, profitable entity with long-term growth opportunities in front of it. However, given your age, health, and retirement desires, you may not be the best person to take the business to the next level. Coming to that realization is tough but necessary.”

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Selling Your Company – The Value of Micro Cap Funds

After detailing the Riverside Micro Cap Fund, Carl Doerksen explains why it matters to private business owners.

“Riverside is a great story because RMCF I was created just prior to the Great Recession. However, despite this really big bump in the road of investing success, RMCF I soldiered on, acquiring 20 companies over the years and generating a substantial return for its investors.

RMCF I survived and even thrived BECAUSE of its focus on the lower end of the middle market. Riverside blazed the trail in the micro-cap investing world and now there are literally dozens of firms that have funds like this. Many of them are funds that were created after the financial crisis since financing for highly leveraged, mega-deals dried up.”

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About Lindsey Perkins Wade

Lindsey Perkins Wade is managing editor of The Private Business Owner.

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