Fourth Quarter 2017 OTC Graduate Report
Sixteen issuers uplisted from the OTC Markets to a senior exchange in the fourth quarter of 2017. The majority of graduates were revenue generating companies listed on the OTCPINK. M&A played a critical role in 37% of this quarter's graduates' growth. Acquisitions were particularly impactful for RumbleON, Inc. (NASDAQ: RMBL) and Ameri Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMRH). See the full list of Q4 2017 OTC Graduates Below. Fourth Quarter 2017 OTC Graduate Report: October 2, 2017 -- FC
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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Third Quarter 2017 OTC Graduate Report
Fifteen issuers uplisted from the OTC Markets to a senior exchange in the third quarter of 2017. The majority of graduates were revenue generating companies listed on the OTCQB. M&A played a critical role in 47% of this quarter's graduates' growth. Acquisitions were particularly impactful for Aspen Group Inc. (NASDAQ: ASPU) and Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: ESDI). See the full list of Q3 2017 OTC Graduates Below. Third Quarter 2017 OTC Graduate Report: July 11, 2017 - Si
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
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Second Quarter 2017 OTC Graduate Report
Seventeen issuers uplisted from the OTC Markets to a senior exchange in the second quarter of 2017. The majority of graduates were revenue generating companies listed on the OTCQX. M&A played a critical role in 41% of this quarter's graduates' growth. Acquisitions were particularly impactful for Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI). Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) completed over ten acquisitions since January 2015. YGYI common stock traded on the OTCQX
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
