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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, […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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, […]

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Market Update

Kasper & Associates Market Update Best wishes from K&A for a New Year filled with peace and prosperity for you, your family, your business and our country. Although the number of companies for sale is not yet at the level many business buyers would like to see (especially those in other regions specifically seeking opportunities […]

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K&A Market Update

Kasper & Associates Market Update The beginning of summer always has an impact on the deal-making process.  With so many moving parts in a transaction – buyer, seller, banker, attorneys, CPA’s, etc. – it’s inevitable that one or more will be on vacation or taking an extra day or two out of the office, often […]

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Succeeding at Succession

A question frequently asked of us is the following one: “Is this a good time to sell a business?”  Our initial response is typically, “Why do you want to sell?” The most common reasons given for selling include one or more of the following. It’s time I retire. I have health issues. I have marriage/family […]