JD Merit is thrilled to once again be recognized among the Top 25 Lower Middle Market Investment Banks. We’re honored to serve so many clients by delivering market-leading outcomes.
M&A deals nationally and globally last year were the highest on record, with tech as the leading sector.
Not only do we survey our clients anonymously, but we also survey buyers of our clients’ companies.
Each of the selected senior-level executives demonstrated success and accomplishment during the last 24 months along with leadership in their organizations, while impacting change within their communities.
In our experience at JD Merit & Co., we have found that there are three foundational elements that must be in place before we can apply a strategic approach to a successful M&A process for Entrepreneurs and CEOs. When these three conditions align, we...
Given the current state of markets, the most common inquiry we hear (not surprisingly) is, “Is now still a good time to sell”? Great question. Historically, the middle market has often been insulated from the volatility of the SMB and public markets, repeatedly...
While we are surprised by the potential "deal killers" every time we execute the sale of a business, there are a few things that remain constant. Our job as Investment Bankers is to maximize your value in the market by finding the right fit between you and a buyer....
Time and time again we see M&A Axioms coming into play for business owners. We hope this list helps you ask some timely questions of your organization and your investment banker as you contemplate liquidity options. Enjoy! Time kills all dealsIf you...
Selling your company is a major life decision. Not only do you want to get the highest return possible, you want to ensure that the legacy you’ve built lives on after you sell. But many CEOs choose to navigate the sales process themselves rather than choosing help...
The sell-side M&A process has many layers that require different tactical approaches depending on your business’s unique circumstances. In some ways, no two sales processes are exactly the same. The playing field is a little different with every transaction, so a...
Conventional wisdom suggests you should never attempt to “time the market” when making a plan to sell your business. Nevertheless, the preponderance of evidence suggests NOW is the best time to sell your company. M&A activity has remained very high in 2019 and...
Many businesses rely on simple techniques to estimate the value of their company. Business valuation firms use slightly more sophisticated methods such as discounted cash flow model, public market comparisons and other asset value methods. The numbers these methods...
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