Persistent rising interest rates and inflation continued to impact M&A activity in 2023. Buyers sat on the sideline looking to invest in unicorns, making 2023 a challenging year for companies that did not have a specific niche market or weren’t top amongst their competitors. The good news is that with so much dry powder, buyers have loosened their acquisition criteria, as the pressure to deploy capital ensues in order to provide returns to investors. How has this activity impacted business valuation metrics and marketability for a company like yours? Knowing current market conditions can prove to be pivotal in developing your exit strategy.

We’ve asked Dora Lanza – M&AMI, CBI, BCA, MEA and Christopher Arigan of Plethora Businesses, to join LSL Partner, Pam Bustos, MST, CPA, to discuss current M&A trends that can impact deal activity in 2024. If you have been contemplating an exit within the next couple of years, this webinar may be for you.

They will discuss:

• How inflation and interest rate movement is impacting company values
• Industries that are currently in favor and most attractive to acquirers
• Current trends in the M&A process (cyber & ESG diligence, seller tail policies, and more)
• Opportunities to limit your post business sale liabilities and maximize up-front payment
• Trends affecting business sale structuring, including the lending market
• Getting the best value for your company if selling in 2024
• Effective tax planning in preparation for an M&A transaction

We’ll also take questions through our live Q & A chat.