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Kasper & Associates Market Update
The migration from California to Texas continues for a variety of reasons. Four of the top seven counties for relocations are located in North Texas. In the spirit of “Don’t California My Texas”, we’d like to welcome our new residents with one of our favorite Success Maxims (#9 if you’re counting), the “Texan Code of […]
Kasper & Associates Market Update
Heating Up After an unseasonably cool and rainy beginning to summer, Texans are now back to reality with our normal August triple digit temperatures. Along with the hotter weather, we’re experiencing the M&A market heating up as well. In most years we see an increase in seller activity after Labor Day. However this year that […]
35 Years
Kasper & Associates Market Update 35 Years In 1984, while federal politicians and national media folks continued a decade old prediction of a global cooling catastrophe (sound familiar to global warming?), Kasper & Associates was launched. During the Winter of K&A’s first year, my son Layne (who is now Managing Partner) and I walked across […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kasper & Associates Market Update
The following article from economist Ray Perryman recently appeared in the Fort Worth Business Press. While growth in the Texas economy isn’t new, the projections here match what we’re hearing from our clients. Companies manufacturing products for defense contractors are especially optimistic about increases in defense spending while those supporting the oil and gas industry […]
Kasper & Associates Market Update
Along with the return of 100 degree temperatures in Texas (You didn’t think we’d avoid that, did you?), Kasper & Associates is seeing the return of steadier deal flow to the M&A marketplace. We believe the two main factors for the recent surge in seller activity are (1) improved business performance which increases company value, […]
Market Update: A Deal Like No Other
The following article from the Axial Forum details how unique a business sale transaction is. The M&A Specialists at Kasper & Associates have a passion for shepherding clients through these life-changing occasions, drawing on the firm’s experience in over 300 transactions since 1984. ******************************************* “A Deal Like No Other: Selling a Business” By Samuel Howard […]
Kasper & Associates Market Update
I’d be remiss if I didn’t start this update by announcing Ed & Janet Kasper’s 50th Anniversary today! Please see the announcement here. Congratulations, Mom & Dad! Speaking of celebrations, we’re happy to announce another successful K&A transaction. Click here for the press release announcing the sale of Cronin Masonry Supply. As with Cronin, […]
What to Do When Approached by a Private Equity Group
According to the Private Equity Growth Capital Council, there are now 2,670 private equity firms headquartered in the United States. As the number of private equity groups (PEG’s) has grown, competition for acquisition targets has also increased. This is good news for business sellers, especially in today’s marketplace where so many PEG’s have excess cash, […]
