M&A Insights & Industry Articles from BMI Mergers & Acquisitions

Insights

Positioning Your IT Services Firm for a Successful Exit

Matt Tortora, M&A Advisor with Expertise in Software and Technology Services
I often speak with CEOs and business owners in the IT services space who are beginning to think about an eventual exit plan but are still a few years out from starting that process.  And the question I am often asked is “What are buyers looking for, and how can I best prepare for a…
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BMI’s M&A Advisor and Information Technology Industry Specialist Obtains the Series 79

Matt Tortora, M&A Advisor with Expertise in Software and Technology Services
Monday, August 17, 2020 – (Chicago, IL) – BMI Mergers & Acquisitions, an M&A and business brokerage firm, announced Matthew Tortora successfully completed the exams and requirements for the FINRA series 79 (Investment Banking Representative) and 63 (Uniform Securities Agent State Law) registrations. This brings an additional level of professionalism and protection for his clients…
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Business Recovery & Exit Planning in Uncertain Times (Part 1):

What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger When will the market for private business sales rebound? Small business owners who were planning to transition ownership and retire in the next few years are losing sleep over fear that they missed the market. The truth is, private equity groups and other buyers still have plenty of…
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Business Recovery and Exit Planning in Uncertain Times (Part 2):

Three Stages to Navigating from Crisis to Success Three to six months of cash to cover business expenses? That ship may have sailed, but it’s not time to panic, it’s time to make a plan. Many business owners have succeeded by trusting their gut, but this is not the time to wing it: it’s time…
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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,…
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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…
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