Reading Time: 4 minutesGiven the current state of markets, the most common inquiry we hear (not surprisingly) is, “Is now still a good time to sell”? Great question. Historically, the middle market has often been insulated from the volatility of the SMB and...
Reading Time: 4 minutesPrivate Equity Deals – Considerations of the Advantages of IRC Section 721 In the current M&A climate, it is very typical for private equity groups to form LLCs before acquiring target businesses. It’s also very common to package equity in...
Reading Time: 3 minutesMerit Investment Bankerit Ranks on Axial’s Top 20 List Axial’s Q2 2021 Lower Middle Market Investment Banking League Tables Seattle, WA: On July 8, 2021, Merit Investment Bank & Company earned a spot on Axial’s Q2 2021 Lower Middle Market...
Reading Time: 6 minutesAs a business owner, the last year has been quite a roller coaster, especially if you have been considering the sale of your business. Perhaps you had even started the process to go to market before the pandemic only to see the deal fall apart...
Reading Time: 4 minutesBusinesses in the print and graphics industry have been forced to make massive adjustments during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those with retail customers lived in uncertainty while waiting out shutdowns, and others that served the event vertical are...