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M&A Market Pulse Q2 2024 Part 2: Buyer & Seller Motivations Driving Deals

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By: Reizchel Oasay and Ron Buck Understanding the motivations and demographics of buyers and sellers is crucial for navigating the M&A landscape. The latest data from the IBBA and M&A Source provides valuable insights into who's active in the market and what's driving their decisions. ...
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M&A Market Pulse 2Q24 – Part 3: Valuation Trends and Deal Dynamics

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By: Reizchel Oasay and Ron Buck The M&A market is constantly evolving, and understanding the latest trends in valuation, deal structures, and industry activity is crucial for buyers and sellers. Let's explore the key findings from the IBBA and M&A Source report and their implications for ...
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Part 1 – M&A Market Pulse 2Q24: Insights for Buyers and Sellers

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By: Reizchel Oasay and Ron Buck The M&A market is dynamic, and the second quarter of 2024 has revealed some noteworthy trends. The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and M&A Source have released their latest market research, providing valuable insights for buyers and seller ...
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Part 2 – M&A Market Pulse 1Q24: Who’s Buying and Selling and Why?

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By: Reizchel Oasay and Ron Buck Understanding the motivations and demographics of buyers and sellers is crucial for navigating the M&A landscape. The latest data from the IBBA and M&A Source provides valuable insights into who's active in the market and what's driving their decisions. ...
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Part 1 – M&A Market Pulse 1Q24: Insights for Buyers and Sellers

Buying a business For Buyers For Sellers Selling a business Valuation

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By: Reizchel Oasay and Ron Buck The M&A market is dynamic, and the first quarter of 2024 has revealed some noteworthy trends. The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and M&A Source have released their latest market research, providing valuable insights for buyers and sel ...
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Working Capital in Small Business and Lower Middle Market Transactions

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Like Seller Finance, many sellers and buyers want to know what "is market" for the amount of net working capital (AR less AP, and a few other items) that is typically included in the price of a business. The table below shows the four-quarter average percentage of transactions that included and excl ...
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Seller Finance in Transactions

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Many sellers and buyers want to know what "is market" for the amount of seller financing provided in a transaction. The table below shows the four-quarter average percentage of seller financing for 1Q24 based on the IBBA/M&A Source Market Pulse Report. Also shown is the average percentage amount ...
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Market Pulse Report 4Q23, Part 3 of 3

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By: Reizchel Oasay and Ron Buck The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and M&A Source have recently published their fourth-quarter market research for 2023. The report is a statistical analysis of 382 respondents who answered this quarter’s 25-question survey.  This is the l ...
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Market Pulse Report 4Q23, Part 2 of 3

Buying a business For Buyers For Sellers Selling a business Valuation

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By: Reizchel Oasay and Ron Buck The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and M&A Source have recently published their fourth-quarter market research for 2023.  The report is a statistical analysis of 382 respondents who answered this quarter’s 25-question survey.  This is the ...
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Market Pulse Report 4Q23, Part 1 of 3

Buying a business For Buyers For Sellers Selling a business Valuation

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By: Reizchel Oasay and Ron Buck The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and M&A Source have recently published their fourth-quarter market research for 2023. The report is a statistical analysis of 382 respondents who answered this quarter’s 25-question survey. This is the fir ...
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Seller Financing

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Many sellers and buyers want to know what "is market" for the amount of seller financing provided in a transaction. The table below shows the four-quarter average percentage of seller financing for 4Q23 based on the IBBA/M&A Source Market Pulse Report. Also shown is the average percentage amount ...
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Market Pulse Report 3Q23, Part 3 of 3

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By: Reizchel Oasay and Ron Buck  The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and M&A Source have recently published their third-quarter market research for 2023. The report is a statistical analysis of 389 respondents who answered this quarter’s 25-question survey.  This is the ...
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Market Pulse Report 3Q23, Part 2 of 3

Buying a business For Buyers For Sellers Selling a business Valuation

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By: Reizchel Oasay and Ron Buck The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and M&A Source have recently published their third-quarter market research for 2023.  The report is a statistical analysis of 389 respondents who answered this quarter’s 25-question survey.  This is the ...
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Market Pulse Report 3Q23, Part 1 of 3

Buying a business For Buyers For Sellers Selling a business Valuation

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By: Reizchel Oasay and Ron Buck   The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and M&A Source have recently published their third-quarter market research for 2023. The report is a statistical analysis of 389 respondents who answered this quarter’s 25-question survey. This i ...
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Market Pulse Report 2Q23, Part 3 of 3

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By: Reizchel Oasay and Ron Buck The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and M&A Source have recently published their second-quarter market research for 2023. The report is a statistical analysis of 413 respondents who answered this quarter’s 25-question survey. This is the las ...
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Market Pulse Report 2Q23, Part 2 of 3

Buying a business For Buyers For Sellers Selling a business Valuation

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By: Reizchel Oasay and Ron Buck The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and M&A Source have recently published their second-quarter market research for 2023.  The report is a statistical analysis of 413 respondents who answered this quarter’s 25-question survey.  This is the ...
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Market Pulse Report 2Q23, Part 1 of 3

Buying a business For Buyers For Sellers Selling a business Valuation

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By: Reizchel Oasay and Ron Buck The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and M&A Source have recently published their second-quarter market research for 2023. The report is a statistical analysis of 413 respondents who answered this quarter’s 25-question survey. This is the fir ...
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Market Pulse Report 1Q23, Part 3 of 3

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By Ethan Parker and Ron Buck The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and M&A Source have recently published their first-quarter market research for 2023.  The report is a statistical analysis of 371 respondents who answered this quarter’s 25-question survey.  This is the las ...
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Market Pulse Report 1Q23, Part 2 of 3

Buying a business For Buyers For Sellers Selling a business Valuation

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By Ethan Parker and Ron Buck The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and M&A Source have recently published their first-quarter market research for 2023.  The report is a statistical analysis of 371 respondents who answered this quarter’s 25-question survey.  This is the sec ...
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Market Pulse Report 1Q23, Part 1 of 3

Buying a business For Buyers For Sellers Selling a business Valuation

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By Ethan Parker and Ron Buck The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and M&A Source have recently published their first-quarter market research for 2023. The report is a statistical analysis of 371 respondents who answered this quarter’s 25-question survey. This is the first o ...
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