“The quarterly data has taken on the appearance of a stock chart trying to find support. While we are well above the pre-COVID-19 averages of roughly 1,400 deals and $180 billion in deal value, the trend is still flat to down, and we have yet to make a definitive bottom.”… Read More »PE Deal Activity
Out making business happen, while Enjoying a delightful lunch with Andrea Garcia, a prominent real estate agent from Andrea Garcia Realty, at the charming Isabella’s Kitchen!
Thank you Accelerent for a great evening with Monica May-Dunn watching the Suns lock in 4th seed.
Our WATT Spring Social, which was hosted by our president, Felicia Munion, and catered by the talented Dawn Kennington-Bejar from Benedicts Catering, was truly amazing. We were treated to a wonderful Classic High Tea experience, complete with delectable mini sandwiches and sweets, along with an assortment of hot teas to… Read More »Women at the Top (WATT) Spring Social High Tea
Celebrating the Successful Business Transition of Arizona Custom Cabinets We extend our warm congratulations to Derek Byler on becoming the new owner of Arizona Custom Cabinets, and Jim & Nancy for achieving the impressive milestone of a successful company sale. This marks a month-long celebration of the company’s transition and… Read More »1 month meeting!
I had the privilege of joining Monica May-Dunn to celebrate the Phoenix Business Journal’s 2023 26 Outstanding Women in Business! We heard from all the amazing honorees about their biggest career success, obstacles they overcame, advice on being a good leader and what’s next on their career bucket list: Deepika Bhalla,… Read More »Monica & Lisa @ Phoenix Business Journal’s Outstanding Women in Business Celebration
Individual buyers made their mark in the lower middle market as well, at 35% of acquisitions (18% first time buyer, 17% serial entrepreneurs). Once again, private equity made about a quarter of the acquisitions in this market.
Individual buyers dominated the Main Street market in 2022. Calculating survey responses for all four quarters, we see that first time buyers made 39% of Main Street acquisitions followed by serial entrepreneurs (buyers who’d owned a business before) at 36%. This is relatively on trend.
Looking at data for the whole year, in the lower middle market, most transactions occurred in these industries: Construction/engineering (21%), manufacturing (16%), personal services (10%), and consumer goods (10%).
OK, everyone has heard about a few huge deals for technology companies over the years. But business owners rarely receive a premium for their business. Buyers will look at all the important factors such as cash flow, key employees in place, profit margins and prospects for future growth, to name… Read More »Tip #052 Someone is Going to Throw Money at Your Business? Really?