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).

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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...

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).

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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...

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) c...

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...