Mergers and Acquisitions

Sellers and buyers were very quite from June of 2009 through August of 2010.  Starting in Mid September of 2010 we began seeing a SIGNIFICANT increase in activity from buyers and sellers.  

In most cases, these sellers have been waiting to see the market start to swing back.  We believe this is happening.  Smart sellers are getting out their now while there are few businesses on the market.  Financing is still the major hurtle to closing business deals.  Sellers must consider more flexibility in financing issues.

As anxious buyers start looking sellers that list now are well positioned because of the lack of quality businesses currently on the market.

We are seeing a steady increase in Buyers.  Smart buyers realize that it is the ideal time to buy because there is not as much competition among buyers and financing rates have never been lower.

We believe the activity will continue to accelerate over the next 12 months as the economy improves and financing becomes easier.