Market Growth and Consumer Spending The pet industry has experienced robust growth, driven by increased pet adoption rates during the pandemic and a surge in consumer spending on pet care…
Industry Challenges and Market Dynamics The medical devices manufacturing industry has been grappling with a steady decline over the past five years, driven by several factors including post-pandemic supply chain…
In February 2024, CM&Co represented Webster Industries (“Webster”), a market-leading manufacturer of engineered class chain, sprockets and vibratory equipment for material handling and power transmission application across diverse industrial end…
As an owner looking to sell your business, there are several viable succession options that could become available. One is a Management Buyout (MBO), or sale of the company to the management team. Another common…
Hooray! The owner signed a letter of intent to sell their company. Now the task of “soup to nuts” diligence begins – accounting quality of earnings, document accumulation, strategy and integration meetings, documentation. . . . The post…
Navigating Middle Market Economic Headwinds The Middle Market private equity space faced significant challenges in 3Q 2023 as rising interest rates and limited access to debt created bottlenecks in deal-making.…
It’s lonely at the top! Countless times business owners have said: “I have no one to talk to.” If the owner discusses their business with others, it is often ad hoc rather than regular, organized discussions. In addition, the owner may not feel…
Selective Thirst Leads to Strategic M&A The craft brewery and alcoholic beverage industry saw continued consolidation in 4Q23, driven by strategic buyers aiming to expand geographic reach, diversify product portfolios,…
Consider this scenario: the owner has identified the best buyer for their company and they are in agreement with respect to business value. With that said, how will the business…
When selling your business, there are several types of buyer candidates that may be interested in purchasing your company. More specifically, privately-held companies may see interest from corporations (strategic buyers), management…