• Valuations – Electronic Product Manufacturing

    Acquisitions and Premium Valuations for Electronic Product Manufacturers to Continue Overview Acquisition activity in the middle market electronic product manufacturing space is strong heading into 2020.  A broad base of strategic OEMs, Private Equity, and Private Family Offices are paying premium valuations for middle-market electronic manufacturing product businesses. Electronics Product Manufacturing The North American Industry…

  • Business Acquisition and Valuation in Electronic Manufacturing: Correct Terminology Matters

    Acquirers of electronics manufacturers will pay more for certain types of businesses and will be more attracted to companies when they are properly described.  Thus, the correct use of industry terminology can be an important part of marketing and selling your electronics business. Background The term OEM stands for “original equipment manufacturer”.  Some years ago,…

  • M&A Market Insights: IT Services

    IT Services Industry Valuation Multiples

    Overview Acquisition activity in the IT services space is strong heading into 2020.  A broad base of both strategic and financial buyers are paying attractive valuation multiples for companies that offer the right fundamentals. For business owners exploring the possibility of selling their organization understanding market dynamics in terms of both valuation multiples and characteristics…

  • M&A Market Insights: IT Services

    IT Services Industry Valuation Multiples

    Overview Acquisition activity in the IT services space is strong heading into 2020.  A broad base of both strategic and financial buyers are paying attractive valuation multiples for companies that offer the right fundamentals. For business owners exploring the possibility of selling their organization understanding market dynamics in terms of both valuation multiples and characteristics…

  • ROWC: An Effective Tool to Measure Financial Strength and Valuation for Electrical/Electronic Distributors

    Buyers typically utilize a historical multiple of EBITDA to arrive at a valuation for an electronic distributor.  However, a positive operating income on the Income Statement does not guarantee a high business value.  A distributor’s business might look profitable (positive operating income) but may not be financially strong if cash is tied up mostly in…

  • Acquisitions to Continue for Electrical Wholesale Industry

    Elctrical M&A

    Valuations Exceed the Average for all Sectors Summary: The Electrical Wholesaling industry is highly fragmented and set for increased mergers and acquisitions as companies look for continued growth.  Companies of all sizes will be potential targets, especially those with desirable product lines and advantageous locations. Electrical Wholesaling is an industry that serves the electrical equipment…

  • Questions to Consider When Receiving an Unsolicited Offer to Sell Your Company

    Couple working with an M&A firm to sell their company

    There are times when an owner of a business will be approached by a potential buyer, and be given an unsolicited offer to sell the company. Sell your company? It may have been in the back of your mind from time to time, but you really haven’t given it too much attention. So while you…

  • BMI’s M&A Advisor and Electronics Industry Specialist Obtains the Series 79

    Charles Fay, M&A Advisor with 30+ Years of Experience in Electronics

    March 19, 2019 – (Philadelphia, PA) – BMI Mergers & Acquisitions, a M&A and investment banking firm, announced Charles Fay successfully completed the exams and requirements for the FINRA Series 79 (Investment Banking Representative) and Series 63 (Uniform Securities Agent State Law). This brings an additional level of professionalism and protection for his clients and…

  • Questions to Ask Before Acquiring a Business

    Acquiring another business can be an effective way to drive growth, but it requires careful consideration and strategic planning. While many acquisitions face challenges, taking time to assess both your own business and the target company can boost your chances of success. To determine whether acquiring a business aligns with your strategic objectives, start with…

  • Business Seller Options

    Business owners who are thinking of selling their business often believe they are faced with two choices: However, in the world of middle-market companies (with revenue between $3 and $100 million), owners can actually enjoy a variety of options. Smart buyers know that a business’s current owner is likely to have extensive knowledge, skill, and…

  • BMI in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

    BMI was interviewed and mentioned in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette which ran a story about the baby boomer generation of business owners getting ready to transition and sell their businesses. BMI discusses some of the challenges they face. See the complete story here: More small business owners are selling their companies — and the aftermath can…

  • Selling Your Business – Keeping it Confidential

    The business press announced in February 2014, that Comcast was purchasing the cable business of Time Warner.  As two public companies, such an acquisition must be made public according to the rules of the SEC.  If it even happens, the process will take months but already customers are concerned about rising prices, content providers are…