by craigdickens | Nov 11, 2022 | Press Releases, Private Equity Recapitalizations
Reading Time: 2 minutesMerit Investment Bank & Co., a leading middle-market investment bank, is honored to have served as exclusive financial adviser to A Advanced Septic & Construction Services in its sale to management. Headquartered in Auburn, Washington, A...
by craigdickens | Nov 3, 2022 | Industry Insights, M&A, M&A Education & Market
Reading Time: 3 minutesDuring periods of uncertainty, there is what’s called “a flight to quality.” Understandably, buyers of middle-market companies, when faced with rising costs, market uncertainties, lingering supply chain issues, or recession, etc., inherently...
by craigdickens | Oct 18, 2022 | Selling a Business, M&A, M&A Education & Market
Reading Time: 3 minutesI am slightly embarrassed as I recall Paul Simons’ 1975 release of “50 Ways to Leave your Lover”. As a budding 11-year-old, I giggled at the new term “lover”. However, on reflecting back now, having advised hundreds of entrepreneurs...
by craigdickens | Nov 29, 2022 | Press Releases, M&A
Reading Time: 2 minutesMerit Investment Bank & Company, a leading boutique investment bank, is celebrating Chairman Joseph Durnford’s acceptance of the 2022 Leadership award and induction into the M&A Hall of Fame at the 21st Annual M&A Advisor...
by craigdickens | Apr 6, 2023 | Selling a Business, Education, M&A, Owner Considerations
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhile few middle-market companies ever reach the finish line of a successful M&A exit, nearly every entrepreneur I’ve met dreams of one day selling their business for a premium—unlocking the funds to power their next venture, retire in...