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Google is the most visited site in the world. Yahoo still holds a commanding spot at number 9. The bounce rate of 27% for Google indicates that 27% of the visitors are leaving after just looking at one page.

Mapped: State of jobless benefits A total of 26 states will have phased out extra unemployment benefits by July 31. Data: Axios research; Cartogram: Michelle McGhee/Axios

According to the Market Pulse 2021 Q1 survey, the average final sale price came in anywhere from 86% to 107% of the pre-set asking price or internal benchmark. Lower middle market companies in the $5 million to $50 million range achieved the highest values at 107% of benchmark. Source: IBBA… Read More »2021 Q1: Final Price Realized vs. Asking Price, Q1 2019-2021

According to the Market Pulse 2021 Q1 survey, multiples climbed in the lower middle market over last year while still remaining below market peaks. Historically, multiples in Main Street have varied within about a 10% range. Source: IBBA & M&A Source Market Pulse 2021 Q1 (published 5/26/2021) Learn more about Delta… Read More »2021 Q1: Median Multiple Off Peak

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, from Jan. 1 through May 24, there were roughly 2,500 reports of unruly behavior by passengers. “Based on our experience, we can say with confidence that the number of reports we’ve received during the past several months are significantly higher than the numbers we’ve… Read More »Not So Friendly Skies

According to the Market Pulse 2021 Q1 survey, cash at close increased for all but businesses selling for <$500K.  It will be interesting to see whether Earn Outs will increase in the future Source: IBBA & M&A Source Market Pulse 2021 Q1 (published 5/26/2021) Learn more about Delta Business Advisors at: https://deltabusinessadvisors.com… Read More »2021 Q1: Cash at Close Increases

The Federal Reserve considerably raised its expectations for inflation this year and brought forward the time frame on when it will next raise interest rates.

The Federal Open Market Committee unanimously decided to keep interest rates near zero for the time being. As the U.S. economic recovery progresses and inflation is picking up, it did move up its timeline for possible rate hikes, however, with 13 of the 18 committee members expecting at least one… Read More »Fed Holds Interest Rates near 0%

“Today it is estimated that more than 5 billion emojis are used every day on Facebook and in Facebook Messenger, with New Year’s eve being the most popular day to use them, according to the social network. The most popular emoji on Facebook, as well as on Twitter, is the “laughing face with tears… Read More »Emoji Evolution

According to the Market Pulse 2021 Q1 survey, intermediaries’ expectations for deal multiples are higher than they were in 2020 Q1. Source: IBBA & M&A Source Market Pulse 2021 Q1 (published 5/26/2021) Learn more about Delta Business Advisors at: https://deltabusinessadvisors.com or contact us @ 480-686-8062 | Lisa@DeltaBusinessAdvisors.com | Schedule a meeting with… Read More »2021 Q1: Intermediaries Expect Deal Multiples to Increase in Q2