For the past few weeks, I’ve been talking about how mergers and acquisitions activity will be great this year. But surely, there are a couple of things on your mind: What industries will thrive this year? What sectors will be best to look for acquisition opportunities? Well, citing Ernst & Young LLP’s Transaction Advisory Services, [...]
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Top Industries in Which to Buy a Business for Sale
January 17th, 2012 
Jonathan Dionisio 
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Mergers & Acquisitions – Moving Onwards to 2012
January 12th, 2012 Jonathan Dionisio Most analysts considered 2011 a lost year for mergers and acquisitions. This was not really an accurate statement in the case of deal value nor volume activity. From what we know, it was actually quite good (Read M&A – 2011 Evaluation and What We Have to Look Forward to in 2012). They considered it a [...]
Mergers, Splits, Buyouts and Exits – 2011 Deal Activity in Review
January 10th, 2012 Jonathan Dionisio After all the revelry at Times Square and elsewhere, it is now time to march back to office and get back to work. Before you sit down at your desk and pick up where you left off, let us look back at what transpired in the corporate world in 2011.
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M&A – 2011 Evaluation and What We Have to Look Forward to in 2012
January 3rd, 2012 Jonathan Dionisio Much like last year, it seems like we are ending 2011 on a high note. Despite numerous setbacks with the economy, many US companies managed to explore and find growth opportunities through buying a business for sale. Figures from Dealogic reveal the US registered $841 billion worth of deals. That’s a 24 percent increase from [...]
Housing Industry Outlook – a New Year, a New Hope
December 29th, 2011 Jonathan Dionisio The financial crisis was marked by the downfall of the housing industry. Many believe that recovery for the housing market will be years in the making, maybe even decades. One industry in particular which heavily suffered with the downfall of the housing market is the construction industry. However, it seems that 2011 will end positively, [...]
They Chose. They Bought! They Failed? Why Acquisitions Fail
December 22nd, 2011 Jonathan Dionisio After going through all the paper work, the technical and the legal process you need to undergo in order to buy a business for sale, in theory, you start growing your business and utilizing every asset of the company you have acquired. In some cases, all goes well at first but then suddenly you realize [...]
M&A – Will 2011 Activity End Higher or Lower Than 2010?
December 15th, 2011 Jonathan Dionisio Every year has its own highs and lows; memorable moments and events that shape our future. This year is no different. 2011 was marked by market turmoil, natural disasters, Europe’s sovereign debt crisis, and yes, recovering economy and thriving industries.
Reality Check: Service Industry Businesses For Sale
December 13th, 2011 Jonathan Dionisio Industries all over the world were greatly affected by the global economic downturn. But now, the US has managed to move onto a different path – recovery. Despite the slow pace, companies are slowly gaining back momentum. One industry in particular that business is thriving in now is the service sector, making service businesses for [...]
What the Upset in Europe is Doing to Manufacturing Business For Sale in the US
December 8th, 2011 Jonathan Dionisio Manufacturing output globally has contracted, particularly in the Eurozone and China. However, US factory activity managed to defy this trend; a good case in point to consider buying a manufacturing business for sale in the US.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday: The Effect on Retail Businesses for Sale
December 6th, 2011 Jonathan Dionisio Black Friday and Cyber Monday, two of the biggest shopping events in the country, have just ended. From what the sales data suggests, business is definitely booming for the retail industry – a good point to consider when looking at retail businesses for sale.
