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Do I Really Need an Advisor When I Already Have a Buyer That Has Approached Me?An ever-increasing number of businesses receive unsolicited approaches from buyers yearly, yet a significant difference exists between being accidentally bought and purposefully sold. U.S. Private Equity Middle Market UpdateAccording to newly released data from Pitchbook, middle-market private equity (PE) dealmaking in the United States in the first half of 2024 has been stable, with buyouts tracking at $345 billion and the number of deals on pace to hit 3,400 for the entire year. This makes it the third-highest middle-market PE dealmaking year on record (data does not include growth-equity deals and growth-equity platform add-ons). The middle market is companies with enterprise values between $25 million and $1 billion.The Impact Of Interest Rate Reductions On M&A TransactionsThe Federal Reserve recently reduced interest rates by 50 basis points (4.75%-5.00%), the first rate reduction in over four years. This swing in policy change and significant first reduction is a major statement, with further cuts likely to occur in the foreseeable future. For the M&A market, this news brings opportunities for sellers, with lower borrowing costs leading to more favorable terms and an overall smoother process.Benchmark International Named International Investment Bank of the Year at M&A Awards Gala in NYCThe lights of New York City shone brightly last week as Benchmark International gathered at the Athletic Club for the 15th Annual International M&A Awards by the M&A Advisors. It was a night of glamour, connection, and well-deserved recognition. Team members from multiple offices flew in and met for this incredible event, and we are proud to announce that we walked away with multiple prestigious awards, most notably being honored as "Investment Banking Firm of the Year (North America, Europe, & Africa)".Is Programmatic M&A Right for My Business?Programmatic mergers and acquisitions are a strategic approach to M&A deals that companies use to acquire several smaller companies to achieve certain goals, such as growth and value creation. This strategy differs from traditional M&A transactions, which usually involve singular transactions and higher valuations.Inheriting A Family Business: Should I Sell?It happens all too often. A family-owned business is at the juncture where the owner is retiring, facing health issues, or has unfortunately passed away. However, the inheritor(s) in line to take over the company either already have their own successful careers or simply do not have the interest or passion to assume the job. Instead of taking the time to find a solution for the health of the business, they just let the business fold. This is sad for many reasons, including the fact that you could have made a pretty penny by selling the company to the right buyer, but especially for the many employees who counted on that business to keep them employed and help them support their families.
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