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M&A Timing – The Time May Be Now
We live in unique times. The uniqueness of our time provides many business opportunities including deals for sellers and buyers. For sellers, taxes are still low (for now). All the experts agree that in the near future taxes will be raised and (likely) significantly. Tax drives transactions and can net the seller many more dollars in their pocket in the current tax environment.
For buyers, the “COVID effect” has caused the marketplace of sellers to increase by approximately ten percent (10%) over the usual number of sellers in the market at any time. This is due to some business owners being fed up with the times and deciding to sell earlier than anticipated. For both sellers and buyers, interest rates are still low (for now) and access to capital is good. Thus, deal terms and multiples can create the win/win and balance sought by all parties to a transaction.
Timing your M&A transaction is paramount to get the best deals. The current timing is ripe for all parties to seek transactions, regardless of whether selling or buying.
ABOUT MIKE MERCURIO
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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