How M&A Strategies Can Set You Up For a Better Retirement
In today’s dynamic financial landscape, many business owners are seeking innovative ways to secure a comfortable retirement. One sometimes-overlooked strategy is mergers and acquisitions (M&A), which can be used by business leaders, savvy investors, and entrepreneurs to build wealth over time. When strategically executed, M&A tactics can help you to facilitate portfolio growth, generate passive income, and ultimately contribute to a more secure and prosperous retirement.
Retirement Planning: Insights and Strategies for Business Owners in 2024
2024 is on pace to be a record-breaking year for retirement in the U.S. This year, an average of 11,000 Americans per day are expected to celebrate their 65th birthday. Now through 2027, we will see the most significant surge of retirement-age Americans than ever before. Yet, at the same time, data from the Pew Research Center shows that one in five people over the age of 65 are choosing to continue working, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics is projecting that Americans over the age of 65 will continue to rise in labor force participation over the next ten years. This trend is being mirrored around the world. According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, over the past 25 years, labor force participation at older ages has increased significantly.
Shaping the Best Research Outcomes: Your Contribution is Vital
At Benchmark International, your deal team will explore various avenues when sourcing a buyer for your company, from undertaking their own desktop research through to utilising a variety of M&A subscription platforms and connections your deal team has accumulated over the years.
Skin in the Game: Navigating Post-Acquisition Stakes
The concept of "skin in the game" in the business world is not just a catchphrase; it's an ideology that defines the level of commitment and risk one has in a particular venture. Particularly in acquisitions, where future trajectories can be as diverse as they are uncertain, having a vested interest becomes paramount.
Founder-Owned Businesses Are Attractive M&A Targets
According to a recent Pitchbook report, buyers favor non-backed private companies in today’s M&A market. Non-backed companies are defined as not receiving any outside capital from private equity, venture capital backers, or angel investors.