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K&A Market Valuations

For whatever reason, “Back to School” often means “Back to Business” in the merger and acquisition market. This is a time of the year when we receive a greater number of inquiries from business owners interested in selling their businesses.  We’re happy to take those calls. We’re also happy to visit with business owners before […]

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Kasper & Associates Aligns with Christie’s International Real Estate – Ulterre

Kasper & Associates (K&A),the leading North and Central Texas merger and acquisition firm (established 1984) headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is pleased to announce its alliance with Christie’s International Real Estate – Ulterre.  According to Managing Partner, Layne Kasper, “K&A has had a long-standing relationship with the principals at Ulterre (formerly Giordano, Wegman, Walsh and […]

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Bruce Adams Joins Kasper & Associates

* * F O R  I M M E D I A T E  R E L E A S E * * Kasper & Associates, the leading North and Central Texas merger and acquisition firm (established 1984) headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is pleased to welcome Bruce Adams as Senior Associate. A business development […]

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Kasper & Associates Market Update

The following excerpt from Economist Ray Perryman’s “The Perryman Report & Texas Letter” provides a long-term projection for the Texas economy.  He concludes that Texas will remain one of the strongest states for job creation and economic growth. The start of a new year is typically a time when business owners contemplate moving ahead with […]

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Wide Open for Business

The market for Texas companies continues to be “Off the Charts”.  The reason?  Could it be that for the 14th year in a row Texas was selected “Best State for Business” by Chief Executive Magazine?  Or is it because Texas has no personal income tax; is a right-to-work state; and is one of the top […]

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Strong Aerospace Interest Continues

Andrews Tool Company (ATC), an Arlington, Texas manufacturer of Power Feed machinery used by airframe companies, has been sold by Kasper & Associates (K&A).  Super advisory work was provided by Lud Jones of K&A so that all parties including the ATC Owner (widow of company founder), ATC’s General Manager and the new Owner are quite […]

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Remarkable Buyer Responses

Perfect Score Technologies (PST), a Dallas glass processing equipment manufacturer, was sold by Kasper & Associates (K&A) for 17.2% above list price.  During K&A’s marketing efforts, 104 private investors and strategic buyers signed Non-Disclosure Agreements.  This exceptional response is a clear indication that the market for Texas companies is “off the charts”. Critical Factors which […]

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Fort Worth Consumer Products Wholesaler Sold

Bent Grass Holdings, Inc. has acquired M&M Merchandisers, Inc. (“M&M”) of Fort Worth, Texas.  Founded in 1976 by Marty Stenzler, the company has grown to become a nationwide retailer of over 7,500 consumer products including car and marine audio equipment, TV, cellphone and video gaming accessories, tools, toys, musical instruments, sporting and outdoor goods, self-defense […]

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Richards Supply Company Acquires Manske Material Handling

Richards Supply Company, headquartered in Waco, Texas, has acquired Manske Material Handling located on South Main Street in Fort Worth, Texas.  Richards now has four distribution centers in Texas with two locations serving the Dallas/Fort Worth market. Founded by David Manske in 1993, Manske Material Handling is a wholesale distributor of wheels, casters, hand trucks, […]

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How to Check an Investment Banker’s References

Kasper & Associates is happy to provide professional references including previous clients, buyers and advising professionals.  Download the K&A Info Package on our Home Page for a list, and click here to read testimonials. Article from Divestopedia: ************************************ How to Check an Investment Banker’s References By Bill Snow Takeaway:Bill Snow examines five typical questions sellers […]