Those who sold last year saw multiples of up to 13x, yet still, many CEOs remained on the sidelines. Already in 2015, one thing is clear, investor demand for healthy, growing companies has never been greater. Of all the deals initiated via the Axial investment solution, manufacturing stands out as the sector with the highest rate of investor interest. As competition increases among both buyers and investors in the sector, we find many CEOs asking one question: how can I take advantage of current market conditions?
For CEOs wondering whether now is the right time to bring their company to market and how to achieve the best outcome, we’ve identified some key considerations.
There are many ways a CEO can pursue the best possible sale or investment outcome for his or her business. Manufacturing CEOs should look to take advantage this year with investor interest and M&A activity at an all time high.
Sam Jacobs is Senior Vice President at Axial (www.axial.net) a network connecting middle market CEOs to advice and capital.
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