Buying A Business
Seasonality in Markets for Private Companies
‘Tis the Season … to Get Ready! Buyers want to buy your company; they do not have to buy it. There are certain times of the year that buying activity slows down. Transactions close during these times but buyers are hesitant to look at new opportunities. In order to get velocity in the market place, and the subsequent interest, it is best to enter the market at the proper seasonal time ...
Vertical or Horizontal Acquisition
Companies that operate a horizontal acquisition strategy acquire companies in a similar market sector typically selling a complimentary product into the same market. The aim is to acquire additional products or services to offer their customers or to increase market share. This is the overwhelming majority of acquisitions ...