Third Quarter 2017 -- OTC MicroCap M&A Report
In the third quarter of 2017, 102 microcap issuers listed on the OTCQX, OTCQB, or OTCPINK announced M&A transactions. The combined disclosed transaction value of these 102 transactions was over $560 million. Average individual transaction value for the quarter was $14 million. In Q3, average disclosed purchase consideration consisted of 42% cash, 52% stock and 6% seller debt. Full list of last quarter's acquirers below. Q2 2017 - OTC MicroCap M&A: Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc
Third Quarter 2017 -- Listed MicroCap M&A Report
In the third quarter of 2017, 45 NASDAQ, NYSE, or NYSE Mkt listed issuers announced M&A transactions. The combined disclosed transaction value of these 45 transactions was over $1 billion. Average individual transaction value for the quarter was $49 million. In Q3, average disclosed purchase consideration consisted of 40% cash, 58% stock and 2% seller debt. Full list of last quarter's acquirers below. Q3 2017 - Listed MicroCap M&A: Townsquare Media, Inc NYSE TSQ
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Second Quarter 2017 -- OTC MicroCap M&A Report
In the second quarter of 2017, 184 microcap issuers listed on the OTCQX, OTCQB, or OTCPINK announced M&A transactions. The combined disclosed transaction value of these 184 transactions was over $838 million. Average individual transaction value for the quarter was $15 million. In Q2, average disclosed purchase consideration consisted of 48% cash, 47% stock and 5% seller debt. Full list of last quarter's acquirers below. Q2 2017 - OTC MicroCap M&A: LICO ENERGY METALS INC.
Second Quarter 2017 -- Listed MicroCap M&A Report
In the second quarter of 2017, 52 NASDAQ, NYSE, or NYSE Mkt listed issuers announced M&A transactions. The combined disclosed transaction value of these 52 transactions was over $1.7 billion. Average individual transaction value for the quarter was $58 million. In Q2, average disclosed purchase consideration consisted of 90% cash, 8% stock and 2% seller debt. Full list of last quarter's acquirers below. Q2 2017 - Listed MicroCap M&A: New Age Beverages Corporation Nasdaq
How To Jump-start Value Creation Before Your Acquisition Closes
Strategex, a B2B management and market research consulting firm, and Axial recently hosted a webinar exploring how to jump-start value creation before your acquisition closes. In the webinar, you’ll learn how buyers and investors can curb deal disappointment and accelerate top-line growth. The most successful acquirers start thinking about which value-driving tactics they can implement at a new company before they close the deal. How can they increase revenue? How can they re
M&A Professionals Predict Interest-Rate Stress in Lower Middle Market
According to the 2017 Pepperdine Private Capital Markets Project, nearly two-thirds of M&A experts predict that a rising interest environment will impact their ability to finance transactions. The Q1 2017 Market Pulse Survey found that almost half of advisors expect a decrease in valuations, and about 40% predict a decrease in the buyer pool. The study looked at businesses in the lower middle market, with annual revenues from $2 million to $50 million. “By raising interest ra
First Quarter 2017 -- OTC MicroCap M&A Report
In the first quarter of 2017, 121 microcap issuers listed on the OTCQX, OTCQB, or OTCPINK announced M&A transactions. The combined disclosed transaction value of these 121 transactions was over $280 million. Average individual transaction value for the quarter was $6.5 million. In Q1, average disclosed purchase consideration consisted of 42% cash, 29% stock and 29% seller debt. Full list of last quarter's acquirers below. Q1 2017 - OTC MicroCap M&A: Invictus MD Strategies Co
How to Generate Acquisition Deal Flow From Investment Banks
A recent post on the Axial Forum said that "For strategic acquirers, creating and nurturing relationships with bankers is key to building a steady pipeline of acquisition opportunities." While working with a big name investment bank may seem like the way to find acquisitions, there are also thousands of smaller banks, intermediaries, and business brokers. These smaller firms/individuals usually focus on relatively smaller transactions (sub $100M, sub $10M, sub $5M, or even su
First Quarter 2017 -- Listed MicroCap M&A Report
In the first quarter of 2017, 93 microcap issuers listed on the NASDAQ, NYSE, or NYSE Mkt announced M&A transactions. The combined disclosed transaction value of these 93 transactions was over $2.8 billion. Average individual transaction value for the quarter was $57 million. In Q1, average disclosed purchase consideration consisted of 59% cash, 36% stock and 3% seller debt. Full list of last quarter's acquirers below. Q1 2017 - Listed MicroCap M&A: Asure Software, Inc. N
Operating vs. Acquiring - What Occasional Acquirers Need To Know
For some companies, acquisitions are the center of their growth strategies. For others, acquisitions are an occasional strategic move. Numerous studies show that frequent acquirers (those who spend at least 5% of their market value per year on acquisitions) have far higher success rates with their deals than occasional acquirers. Douglas Yorke, of Rumson Acquisitions, recently shared his perspectives on the difference between running a company and successfully completing (and
