2024 Half-Time Report on the Lower Middle M&A Market
The last eighteen months in small business M&A have been challenging to say the least. From March 2022 to January 2024,
Ibg/Bluestem Presents at Tulsa Executive Luncheon
On Tuesday May 7, Matt Frye, Managing Partner of IBG/Bluestem, was the featured speaker at the Tulsa Executive Association (TEA) luncheon.
“Where’s my money?” Preparing for settlement adjustments in closing a business sale
Helping the seller anticipate and negotiate issues that can cause deviations from the expected sale proceeds can add unexpected value to
How to Maximize Business Value
DEFEATING THE “E-MYTH” IN MAXIMIZING BUSINESS VALUE If the value of your company would suffer in your absence, the biggest threat
Industry Rollups Provide Unique Opportunities for Business Sellers
Profiting twice from the sale of their business is a common benefit for sellers who participate in a multi-company, industry-specific merger.
Purchase Price Allocation: Martin Ice Cream and the Sale of Personal Goodwill
If structured properly, the seller of personal goodwill receives significant benefits … with no adverse tax consequences to the buyer. By
Recent M&A Activity
Overhead garage door sales & service
HAS BEEN ACQUIRED BY
Individual Investor
Garage door sales & service
IBG business professionals served as advisors to the seller
A Manufacturer & Distributor of Oilfield Products
HAS BEEN ACQUIRED BY
A Manufacturer & Distributor of Oilfield Fittings
IBG business professionals served as advisors to the seller
HVAC contractor and service provider
HAS BEEN ACQUIRED BY
HVAC contractor and service provider
IBG business professionals served as advisors to the seller
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