2024 saw its share of challenges: high interest rates, inflation, and global tensions slowed M&A activity.  For many privately owned businesses, especially those without a unique market position, getting attention from buyers was tough. However, as we head into 2025, there’s good news—pressure to deploy capital is mounting.  This demand is expected to broaden acquisition criteria in 2025, which could create valuable opportunities for well-prepared business owners.  For savvy business owners, this could be a perfect time to plan and maximize value. Are you ready to make the most of it?

We’ve asked seasoned M&A professionals Dora Lanza & Christopher Arigan from Plethora Businesses and Jenny Tran, Partner at Stradling Law, to join LSL Partner Jeff Boxx to break down the trends, insights, and opportunities you’ll want to know if you’re thinking about preparing your business for a potential sale in 2025.

What We’ll Cover:

• Interest Rates & Inflation Impact on company valuations
• Industries in the Spotlight: Which sectors are catching buyers’ eyes
• Emerging M&A Trends: From cyber and ESG diligence to seller-tail policies
• Structuring for Success: Minimize post-sale liabilities and maximize up-front payment
• 2025 Deal Structuring Forecasts including lending markets and capital gains
• Top Tips for Tax-Efficient Sales for a seamless M&A transaction
• Succession Planning & the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Set your strategy right

Interactive Q&A: Bring your questions! Our live chat will allow you to get real-time answers from the panel.

If you are unable to attend the live session, register anyway and we’ll send you the recording.