While larger Middle Market deal activity slowed, small and medium businesses continued to sell on-pace throughout the three quarters of 2023. In addition to the marketplace date, the Calder/SBDA team closed 35 transactions by Q3 2023 and closed out on a record quarter.
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In the world of selling a business, preparation is key. When you decide to sell your business, you’re entering a complex and often lengthy process. To ensure a smooth and successful transaction, it is vital to have your financial matters well-organized. A Quality of Earnings (QoE) analysis plays a critical role in assessing the precision
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“I have been in small M&A for 18 years,” noted Calder Managing Partner, Max Friar, “Never before have I seen such competition for quality sellers. Most sell-side clients with $1M+ in EBITDA are receiving 10-15 offers, many of those strong offers. 2023 has transformed into one of the best-seller markets I’ve ever witnessed and that is not what I expected heading into the year!”
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Feelings do not always reflect reality. There have been a lot of negative headlines over the past months regarding rate uncertainty and various policy and geopolitical factors. As a result, many potential business sellers are feeling that it’s not a good time to sell. In fact, seller sentiment has remained at a decade-low. The result
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Calder Capital and Small Business Deal Advisors report robust buyer interest in the market. As of March 31, 2023, 13 transactions have already closed, and the team has 27 deals under Letter of Intent (LOI). Sellers who are considering selling their businesses are receiving significant attention from interested buyers.
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As a business owner, it is important to be realistic about when it may be time to consider selling your business. Just like in soccer, there are times when it is better to walk away from the game while you are still performing at a high level, rather than risk letting your skills or interest
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Interest rates are rising quickly. In fact, rates in 2022 have risen twice as fast as the rate hike cycle of 1988-1989! Given this, many investors, buyers, and sellers of businesses are asking, “What impact is the rising rate environment having on mergers and acquisitions financing?” One logical conclusion that you could draw is that
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Can Deal Characteristics in Q4 2021 Help Up Understand What 2022 Has in Store? The IBBA and M&A Source recently published their Q4 Market Pulse Report giving insight into the trends that can be expected in the current market for mergers and acquisitions trends 2022. The Q4 survey was conducted from January 1-15th, 2022, and
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If you want to buy/sell in 2022, it’s time to get going in Q1! We get it, Q1 is a drag. It’s cold in the Midwest, buyers and sellers often take extended vacations to the south, and financials and tax returns need to get done. These factors combine to slow down the start of the
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In lieu of our usual collaborative Q3 report, our Managing Partner Max Friar sat down with colleague and longtime friend Andrew Longcore for a Q&A on what he’s been seeing in the Q3 business market. Andrew has unique experience as both a transaction attorney and M&A advisor facilitating deals. Max: How are owners/sellers feeling right
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