2025: A Promising Year for

Business Buyers

Reflecting on 2024's mergers and acquistions activity, it was a "soft" year shaped by election uncertainty, high interest rates and cautious customer behavior. Despite these challenges, opportunites are emerging and we anticipate a strong rebound in 2025 fueled by improving financial performances by small businesses and a more favorable market environment.

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FINANCING DEALS IN 2024

Q3 2024 DEAL STRUCTURE BREAKDOWN BY DEAL SIZE

Few sellers receive all cash at close. In Q3 2024, sellers averaged 76% to 92% cash at close. The $5M-$50M sector received the lowest in upfront payments, with seller financing, earnouts, and retained equity helping make up the balance. Historically, average cash at close has remained fairly stable, hovering around the mid-80% range.

Data taken from the Q3 2024 Market Pulse Report published by the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and M&A Source.