2017 has been an exciting year. From regulatory changes to tax reform, to the economy, navigating the business environemnt has been filled with ups and downs. Despite this, 2017 was a strong year for M&A activity, especially in the middle market. In light of the volatility, companies turned to smaller deals rather than larger transactions …
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3 Ways Strategic Acquisitions Can Help Your Company Remain Competitive
Companies are pursuing M&A in order to compete with the likes of Amazon, Facebook, and Google, and stay relevant with consumers. Technology is transforming multiple industries – not just media and telecommunications – but also healthcare, food and beverage, and automotive. Deals by strategic acquirers from a wide array of industries reached a record $200 …
Helping Clients Implement Their Dreams
Back in 1995 I started Capstone with one reason in mind: to help companies grow. Company growth is my passion and I’m always excited to be a part of clients’ growth stories and see them achieve their dreams. Company growth is about more than helping an organization become larger. Successful companies have very real and …
M&A Update: 3Q 2017 – Middle Market Activity on the Rise
Overall deal value and volume remain flat, but middle market activity is on the rise. When compared to 2016, worldwide M&A value and volume remained relatively flat for the first nine months of 2017, rising only 2% and 0.4%, respectively. In the US, announced deal value dropped 12% while the number of deals rose 18%, …
Capstone Strategic Guides Immanuel on “Not-for-Sale” Acquisition of Senior Living Community Clark Jeary
Capstone Strategic announced today that Immanuel, a leader in the field of retirement living in Nebraska has acquired senior living community Clark Jeary. The deal expands Immanuel’s geographic footprint in Lincoln and adds to its mission of serving seniors. Capstone Strategic, Inc. (Capstone) announced today that Immanuel has acquired Clark Jeary, a 122-apartment senior living community …
Developing a New Product or Service? Consider Acquisition
96 percent of businesses fail within 10 years. 80 percent of consumer products fail annually. Statistically, it’s obvious that launching a new product or service is challenging. Entrepreneurs pour their lives into starting their companies and while some of the lucky ones become the next Facebook, most struggle to succeed. Even large established corporations face …
M&A Today: Smaller Deals Are on the Rise
Acquirers are favoring smaller acquisitions over mega deals. If you were to compare M&A in 2017 to previous years, you might think that dealmaking is declining, but a closer look at the data tells a different story. Although announced US deal value decreased by 16 percent in the first half of 2017, the number of …
What Role Does an M&A Advisor Play in Negotiations?
During negotiations, a third-party M&A advisor acts as a buffer between buyer and seller. As you can imagine, negotiations can become quite intense and emotional on both sides and we want to do everything in our power to preserve a harmonious relationship between both parties. Having a good working relationship with the seller is important, …
2 Foundational Questions You Should Ask Before Doing a Deal
Many executives don’t always give enough pause and thought to the foundational aspects of M&A. The focus is often on doing, not thinking. Of course, it’s natural to get excited about an acquisition, but before you jump into the action, take a step back and think about the “why” of a deal. Why are you …
