In today’s edition of the M&A Digest, we answer frequently asked questions about succession planning, due diligence and more, as well as address worldwide mergers and acquisitions activity, assumptions to avoid when selling a business, and a recent merger of synergies. As usual, follow the links to read the full pieces.
Here are answers that address common issues for private business owners:
- Why is Foreign Investment in U.S.-Based Business Growing?
- Why is Succession Planning Important?
- How Are Data Analytics Impacting Due Diligence?
- Why is Middle Market M&A Activity Expected to Grow?
Assumptions to Avoid When Selling a Business
Business owners bring assumptions – many of them erroneous – to the table when contemplating selling a business. Here are 5 to avoid.
M&A Activity is Surging Worldwide
The first half of 2014 saw the largest increase in year-over-year M&A activity in 16 years. If history repeats, the next few years will be the ideal time to sell a business.
A Merger of Synergies
There are more synergies discussed than actually pan out, which is why I keep my eyes open for mergers and acquisitions that are truly synergistic. Here’s the latest merger of synergies.
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