Last year was the hottest year for mergers and acquisitions (M&As) since the recession began. Many companies are expected to join the bandwagon in 2015, thanks to healthy cash reserves, improved growth prospects, greater access to financing and a large number of baby boomers in search of exit strategies. As an added bonus, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) simplified the reporting requirements for private deals.
Accounting for mergers and acquisitions: Private companies welcome simplified M&A reporting
Posted by bgoricki on Apr 17, 2015 8:42:29 AM
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Topics: Business Combinations, M&A, Uncategorized
A willing and prepared seller is only one half of a transaction — and a long way from a done deal. Sellers need buyers, as well as a path to negotiate and close a deal.
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Topics: Accounting, Buyer Agreement, M&A, Mergers & Acquisitions, Tax, Uncategorized
Midmarket business owners consider sales, divestitures and spinoffs for a variety of reasons, both positive and negative. Fortunate triggers for a sale include opportunities to capitalize on strong acquisition markets or an owner’s planned retirement. Unhappier reasons include financial stresses (declining revenues, capital constraints or bankruptcy) or the sudden departure or demise of key leaders.
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Topics: distribution, M&A, manufacturing, Market Value, Mergers & Acquisitions, Uncategorized
Commercial Lending Report: Beware of M&A Rules of Thumb
Posted by jbarnes on Jan 17, 2014 12:00:00 AM
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Topics: Commercial Lenders, due diligence, M&A, Uncategorized