In the digest this week, we have data about the popularity of add-on acquisitions amongst private equity firms, value-enhancing strategies for business owners, and M&A activity predictions for the second half of 2016. [Read more…]
M&A Digest – Dec. 4, 2015
After a Thanksgiving Break, we’re back with information-filled pieces about going public, the plight of the baby boomers, record-setting M&A activity, private equity targets and more. [Read more…]
M&A Digest – May 29, 2015
The M&A industry is buzzing with activity. We take a dive into what types of acquisitions are most popular, the specific industries private equity groups like to invest in, and where M&A activity is headed in the coming months. As usual, click on the headline to read the full article. [Read more…]
M&A Digest – June 13, 2014
This week’s M&A Digest has great in-depth looks at the path a business takes in the hands of a private equity firm with real world examples, predictions of future mergers and acquisitions activity, and exit planning. We also examine if family offices have the potential to be buyers for your business. [Read more…]
M&A Digest – May 30, 2014
To begin this edition of the M&A Digest, Carl Doerksen analyzed data shared in PitchBook’s Private Equity Breakdown report to answer common questions business owners have about PE firms, such as:
- What is a private equity firm’s ideal deal size?
- What acquisition strategy is becoming more popular with private equity groups?
- Which industries interest private equity firms?
- In which industries do PE firms employ the add-on strategy?
Then, we explore first quarter data that points toward an upswing in mergers and acquisitions activity, how federal tax reform can affect middle market business owners, and we identify the most active strategic acquirers. [Read more…]