PitchBook Dealmakers Column The current private equity deal-making environment is dynamic, marked by several key factors that may seem at odds with the economic landscape. It is counter-intuitive to think that there is a liquidity surplus of both debt and equity capital. Not only are there plenty of funds available, interest is strong from all […]


By Axial | April 7, 2016 For the owner of any small business, deciding to bring in an M&A advisor or investment banker is a big decision. For family businesses, the decision can bring additional trepidation around questions of ownership, legacy, family leadership dynamics, and more. Says Mark Kincannon of Confidential Business Intermediaries, which works […]


Understanding How External Factors like Interest Rates Affect the Sale Price in an M&A Transaction By Dirk Armbrust Sellers often have a number of factors to consider in selling their business… What’s my business worth? Am I ready? Is the team ready? Is this a good time to sell? The list goes on. The plain […]