States cutting $300 weekly unemployment benefits
Mapped: State of jobless benefits A total of 26 states will have phased out extra unemployment benefits by July 31. Data: Axios research; Cartogram: Michelle McGhee/Axios
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2021 Q1: Final Price Realized vs. Asking Price, Q1 2019-2021
According to the Market Pulse 2021 Q1 survey, the average final sale price came in anywhere from 86% to 107% of the pre-set asking price or internal benchmark. Lower middle market companies in the $5 million to $50 million range achieved the highest values at 107% of benchmark. Source: IBBA… Read More »2021 Q1: Final Price Realized vs. Asking Price, Q1 2019-2021
2021 Q1: Median Multiple Off Peak
According to the Market Pulse 2021 Q1 survey, multiples climbed in the lower middle market over last year while still remaining below market peaks. Historically, multiples in Main Street have varied within about a 10% range. Source: IBBA & M&A Source Market Pulse 2021 Q1 (published 5/26/2021) Learn more about Delta… Read More »2021 Q1: Median Multiple Off Peak
BBP Industry Access – Industry Update with IBBA & M&A Source – Lisa Riley & Scott Bushkie
Subject: FW: Webinar Tomorrow at 1 PM EDT – BBP Industry Access – Industry Update with IBBA & M&A Source – Lisa Riley & Scott Bushkie Please join us as we share updates from around the industry and highlights with the latest news from the IBBA & M&A Source.… Read More »BBP Industry Access – Industry Update with IBBA & M&A Source – Lisa Riley & Scott Bushkie
Business vs Future Identity
As you’re thinking about selling your business, it’s time to plan your future. Because if you don’t spend time looking ahead, you’ll let fear of the unknown get in the way of actually moving into that future. We’ve seen it happen. After 20 or 30 years of running a business,… Read More »Business vs Future Identity
Not So Friendly Skies
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, from Jan. 1 through May 24, there were roughly 2,500 reports of unruly behavior by passengers. “Based on our experience, we can say with confidence that the number of reports we’ve received during the past several months are significantly higher than the numbers we’ve… Read More »Not So Friendly Skies
2021 Q1: Cash at Close Increases
According to the Market Pulse 2021 Q1 survey, cash at close increased for all but businesses selling for <$500K. It will be interesting to see whether Earn Outs will increase in the future Source: IBBA & M&A Source Market Pulse 2021 Q1 (published 5/26/2021) Learn more about Delta Business Advisors at: https://deltabusinessadvisors.com… Read More »2021 Q1: Cash at Close Increases
Inflation Creeping up
The Federal Reserve considerably raised its expectations for inflation this year and brought forward the time frame on when it will next raise interest rates.
Happy Fathers day
In thanksgiving and celebration for all the Fathers! If you’re a dad, celebrate; if you “act” as a dad, thank you; and if you know a dad, thank him.
Fed Holds Interest Rates near 0%
The Federal Open Market Committee unanimously decided to keep interest rates near zero for the time being. As the U.S. economic recovery progresses and inflation is picking up, it did move up its timeline for possible rate hikes, however, with 13 of the 18 committee members expecting at least one… Read More »Fed Holds Interest Rates near 0%