Five Key Findings in Australian MidMarket acquisitions in 2016 The most active sectors are consumer discretionary and industrial. The two comprise of around 42% of all private and public acquisitions. 26% of Australian company acquisitions came from overseas buyers, with... Continue Reading →
By Mark Ostryn, Director Strategic Transactions & Valuations and M&A Specialist at Link Corporate. 29th February 2016 Key Takeaway: Many MidMarket accountants are not sufficiently involved in business acquisition and sale transactions. As a result, accountants neglect significant fee income... Continue Reading →
This week the repugnant Donald Trump bragged to his adoring masses at a Florida rally* that he managed to get a $20m discount from a golf course he was purchasing, after he signed the contract. Trump simply told the seller... Continue Reading →
Should your company be on the acquisition trail? Written by Mark Ostryn, Mergers & Acquisitions Facilitator, LINK Sydney You’re in a dynamic, fast growing industry, but achieving organic growth solely through reinvesting free cash flow, may not be the best strategy. ... Continue Reading →
You’ve built up a sizeable business. It’s profitable and still growing, but you know there’s more to life than 65 hour weeks. You’re an “empty nester” and keen for more golf and extended vacations. You’re ready to sell. However, your... Continue Reading →
I've now updated my report on all MidMarket M&A transactions ($1m to approx $100m) that have had media coverage this year. Key Findings: * There were 136 traceable transactions -around 1 per day since mid-January. * In 45% of those... Continue Reading →
Historic financial reports form the basis of all business valuations, but there is always a wide discrepancy between the theoretical value of a business and its actual selling price. This is because there are a number of criteria, most of... Continue Reading →
Ever received an offer from an unsolicited buyer? The most common question I’m asked by a potential seller, is “what’s my business worth?” It’s also the toughest question to answer, as it depends on the industry, size of company, its... Continue Reading →
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