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The Current M&A Market: Three Questions & Three Pieces of Advice

A while ago (when the M&A market was super-hot), I developed this infographic as a primer for business owners considering sale. Certainly, COVID-19 has dampened the 2020 M&A market. However, looking back, the questions and advice set forth in the infographic still ring true. Perhaps, 2020 is not the year to go to market to sell your business –but 2021 is around the corner and the market may come back strong(er). Now is the time to prepare yourself, your family, and your business to be best set in 2021 and beyond to hit the market running to maximize your value and the return on your hard work.

 

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ABOUT MIKE MERCURIO

mmercurio@offitkurman.com | 301.575.0332

Michael N. Mercurio is a leading attorney in the field of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). He serves as outside general counsel in buy-side and sell-side M&A, as well as in all business law and real estate law matters. As a strategic partner to firm clients, Mr. Mercurio regularly counsels entrepreneurial individuals and assorted entities on the many challenges, issues, and opportunities companies face throughout the business lifecycle—from start-up to eventual exit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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