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.

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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.

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On November 16th, The Deal and Inralinks will explore the mysteries behind why some deals are more likely than others to fail and what factors are significantly predictive of deal failure.

The free webinar will discuss whether or not advisers help deals across the line, or increase the probability of deals being abandoned, and explore the tactics acquirers and targets can employ to increase the cha...

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.

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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.

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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 com...

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 marke...

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.

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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 foc...

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.

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