The short answer to this question is no. Some owners may sell to the highest bidder, but this is not always the case. Differentiating by price alone is problematic for a number of reasons, the most obvious being that someone can always outbid you. In addition, when it comes to privately-held transactions, especially, we find …
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M&A Update: 1Q 2018 – Global M&A Reaches New High
Global M&A value reached a record $1.2 trillion in the first quarter of 2018, an increase of 60% while the number of deals decreased by 11% when compared to 1Q 2017. This is the strongest first quarter since records began in 1980. In the US, deal value rose by 59% and the number of deals …
5 Ways to Rethink Strategic Growth – #4 Get Input from Your Team
Developing and implementing a strategy requires multiple skills and successful growth requires multiple perspectives. Other people in the company have a different level of skillset or expertise that can be beneficial. A leader’s team should be a brain trust or a mastermind forum for decision making that develops a collective understanding of the strategic plan. …
Capstone Strategic Guides PSCU on Acquisition of CU Recovery and The Loan Service Center
Capstone Strategic announced today that PSCU, the nation’s leading credit union service organization (CUSO) has acquired CU Recovery and The Loan Service Center. With the acquisition, PSCU executes its strategy to expand comprehensive collections offerings for credit unions. Capstone Strategic, Inc. (Capstone) announced today that PSCU of St. Petersburg, Florida has acquired CU Recovery, Inc. (CUR), …
Why Do Middle Market Companies Execute Acquisitions?
Acquisitions are about growing your company and every successful deal starts by defining your strategic rationale. In this post we’ll explore the top five reasons middle market executives are interested in pursuing M&A according to our State of Middle Market M&A 2018 report. 1. Increase existing market share Grabbing more market share a is an …
M&A 2018 Outlook: Middle Market On Track for Robust Year
Strategic buyers and private equity investors look to the middle market in 2018. Building on 2017 activity, all signs point to robust activity for middle market deals in 2018. Compared to 2016, average deal size in 2017 decreased by 16% while deal volume increased by 14% in the US. Growing interest in the middle market …
Survey Shows Middle Market Mergers and Acquisitions Will Continue Growing in 2018
Capstone Strategic’s survey shows middle market mergers and acquisitions and external growth activity is increasing. More middle market executives are 100% certain they will pursue deals in 2018 (22%) than in 2017 (17%). Executives across various industries shared their perspectives on mergers and acquisitions and growth in 2017 and their outlook for 2018 in a …
4 Reasons Why You Need an M&A Advisor
You can do an acquisition on your own, but there are many advantages to having an experienced third-party advisor. Should you hire an advisor for mergers and acquisitions? Many companies execute acquisitions on their own and are successful. In fact, there are entire corporate development divisions whose primary focus is to pursue mergers and acquisitions …
M&A Update: Full Year 2017 [Infographic]
2017 saw a higher number of smaller acquisitions. Global M&A value remained flat at $3.6 trillion while the number of deals increased by 3% to 49,448 when compared to 2016. Average deal size reached $73 million, a 3% decrease. In the US deal value dropped by 16% while the number of deals rose by 14%. Average …
ATW Sells Stamping Division to Focus on Core Business and Long-term Growth
Capstone advised ATW on long-term strategy which resulted in the divestment of the Stamping Division to refocus on ATW’s core business. Capstone Strategic, Inc. (Capstone) announced today that ATW Companies (ATW) of Warwick, Rhode Island has sold its Stamping Division to Crystal Engineering (Crystal) of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Capstone advised ATW on its long-term strategy to refocus …
