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M&A Weekly Digest – May 4, 2012

May 4, 2012 By Lindsey Perkins Wade

Today’s M&A digest covers what options corporations have for the large amount of cash on their balance sheets, why M&A advisors play a critical role when selling a business, and the case for mergers and acquisitions. 

What Cash on the Balance Sheets Means for Private Business Owners

“If you are the owner of a privately held company, the next 12-24 months could be the best timeframe in years for you to find a buyer for your company due to a variety of reasons that we have covered in previous articles. However, in this article we are going to focus on the huge stockpiles of cash that corporate players have been accumulating over the past several years.”

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Why M&A Advisors Play a Critical Role When Selling A Business

“As you contemplate the various methods of finding buyers or investors for your company, keep one simple fact in mind: You will most likely only sell one company in your entire lifetime, which is your own. However, professional buyers will analyze hundreds, if not thousands, of opportunities before making the decision to invest or acquire. So who do you think has the advantage in this scenario?”

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The Case for M&A

“Over the years, there has been an ongoing theoretical debate among economists and pundits about the efficacy of mergers and acquisitions. Opponents like to produce evidence that indicate that most mergers fail to live up to expectations. Proponents point out that although some deals do fail, the vast majority help the overall economy grow by providing capital for business expansion.”

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About Lindsey Perkins Wade

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

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