MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS: THE CONTINUED EVOLUTION OF SMALL BUSINESSES
Authors:
Jeffrey M. Shepard
Abstract:
Mergers and Acquisitions activities are a driving force and requirement for a strong economy, creating opportunities for companies to grow their businesses. In recent years, more and more platforms and tools have emerged to help the process and ability for companies to exit and or acquire other companies giving more options to both short and long term corporate strategy. Today companies don’t only rely on investment bankers to bring these companies to the market; they have other options. The question remains that because of these options, are companies more likely to achieve their ultimate value in a very quickly changing market. This paper will explore topics, tools, and platforms that are changing the landscape of M&A activity focusing on understanding the value associated with each providing the business owners a concept of what is in their best interest while moving toward more effective and efficient exit tools.