We’re covering quite a bit of ground in this edition of the M&A Weekly Digest. We start with a conversation about factors driving both buyers and sellers in the M&A market before moving to how sequestration will affect M&A activity, things to avoid when selling a business to family members, and a review of a recent acquisition that many private business owners will be interested in hearing about.
As usual, click on the headline to read the full article.
Factors Driving 2013 M&A Activity
Carl Doerksen reviews things that are driving 2013 M&A activity, from both the sellers’ and buyers’ viewpoints.
Will Sequestration Affect M&A Activity?
“Now that sequestration has happened, private business owners with the intention of selling their companies this year are wondering how it will affect M&A activity.”
Mistakes to Avoid When Selling a Business to Family Members
This article provides many reasons why family succession fails and highlights several mistakes to avoid if you’re selling a business to someone in your family.
Private Equity Firms – Deals in the News
“In January it was announced that ‘RectorSeal Corp., located in Houston, a leading manufacturer of quality plumbing and HVAC/R products, acquired the total assets of G-O-N LLC., Scottsdale, Arizona.’”
How does a company like RectorSeal find and acquire a perfect fit like G-O-N LLC? Click the headline to find out.
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