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BMI Mergers & Acquisitions Complete the Sale of DataWorks International, Bethlehem, PA to a Private Investor.

(Philadelphia, PA) – BMI Mergers & Acquisitions, a mergers, and acquisitions advisory and business brokerage firm, announces the sale of DataWorks International to a private investor. DataWorks International assists large and small companies and organizations collect, manage, distribute and analyze their information. DataWorks International, based in Bethlehem, PA, since 1989, has dedicated, experienced and professional…

Thomas Kerchner passes the Series 79

BMI Mergers & Acquisitions Principal, Thomas Kerchner, passes the Series 79 and becomes a registered representative. January 22, 2014 – (Philadelphia, PA) – BMI Mergers & Acquisitions a mergers and acquisitions advisory firm and investment bank, announced Thomas W. Kerchner, President of BMI now holds securities licenses series 79(1) (Investment Banking Representative) and 63 (Uniform…

Market Survey Summary – Third Quarter 2013

The Market Pulse Third Quarter 2013 survey was completed by 192 business brokers and M&A Advisors from 38 states. BMI Mergers & Acquisitions participates in the surveys and is a member of both the IBBA and M&A Source. We summarized key points of the third quarter survey below. Business Sales – Buyers and Sellers Market…

Q2 2013 Market Survey – Companies lead in Acquisitions

Market Pulse Survey Report Finds Companies Overtake Individuals and Private Equity Firms in Buying Private Businesses; Sales of Manufacturing Companies Increase Significantly From Last Year By a 3 to 1 ratio, advisors agree that this is the best time for sellers to maximize the value of their business since the market peak in 2007 September…

VP of Pennsylvania Business Brokers Association

Thomas Kerchner elected Vice President of Pennsylvania Business Brokers Association, Leads Continuing Education Efforts. (Philadelphia, PA) – October 15, 2013 – The Pennsylvania Business Brokers Association has elected Tom Kerchner, Principal of BMI to Vice President of the organization. Mr. Kerchner has been a member of PBBA since 2007 and a member of the board…

Survey of Dealmakers for 2013

From Axial Markets survey of network members for first quarter 2013: Valuations: 56% of deal professionals expect valuations to stay the same in 2013. Another 32% anticipate a rise.Major Issues: Active strategics, dry powder, and the European crisis are most expected to shape valuations in 2013. Interest rates, while a concern for some, seem to…