Unlocking Value:

The Art of Mergers and Acquisitions

You are thinking about selling your business in the next five years, but haven't put much thought into what makes it attractive to potential buyers. Here are five steps to take to ensure your business attracts multiple buyers willing to pay top dollar.

"The Art of Selling and Buying a Business"

Webinar Hosted by

All In One Accounting

Date: August 8, 2024

Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST

Location: Online

This webinar is designed for anyone interested in learning the ins and outs of buying and selling businesses. Whether you're a business owner looking to sell, an entrepreneur considering a purchase, or simply curious about the process, our experts will provide valuable insights and practical advice.

What You'll Learn:

• How to prepare to sell your company
• How to properly evaluate a company you want to purchase
• What you can do to pay a reasonable price for another company or get top dollar for your company
• Look at the current M&A landscape

Sam Thompson, founder and president of Transitions In Business, has years of M&A experience and will be sharing his knowledge and answering your questions.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the business transition process from those who know it best.

M&A Statistics

Business Value

AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TO ASKING/BENCHMARK RATIO 2021-2024

<$1M in Purchase Price typically goes to market with an asking price whereas those in the $5M-$50M typically go to market without an Asking Price, however, with an expectation of what buyers will most likely pay. Those between $1M & $2M may fall in either camp. It greatly depends upon type of Buyer

On average, sellers are receiving valuations at 85% of benchmark or better. As is the trend, businesses in the Lower Middle Market performed the best, receiving all or nearly the private benchmark they set with their advisors before going to market.

Data taken from the Q1 2024 Market Pulse Report published by the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and M&A Source.