Mergers & Acquisitions with the manufacturing sectors remained strong in Q4 of 2024. While we normally see a slowdown in an election year, that slowdown never materialized. The market remains robust at the start of 2025, which is why quality lower middle-market manufacturers are receiving dozens of inquiries each month about selling their companies. With that in mind, I wanted to highlight the benefits of working with a specialist to help you navigate the 2025 manufacturing M&A Market.
Because we work exclusively within the manufacturing sectors:
Our valuations are often 20-30% higher than generalists. This is the result of understanding the value of things that can’t be seen in a tax return. These can be anything from the tolerances you work within, company culture, or the length and strength of customer relationships.
- Our buyer vetting process goes far beyond a potential acquirer’s financial ability. We also check for professional qualifications to ensure your company’s continuity. Only the best of the best are admitted into the sale process.
- We’re not afraid of sector or customer concentration. Because we’re manufacturing specialists, we understand that in some sectors, if you’re manufacturing anything of relevance, it’s impossible not to have a customer concentration.
- We’ve successfully sold companies that were listed by generalists for several years before the owners came to us in frustration.
- We achieve incredibly high sale prices for our clients. This is a result of understanding the true value of a manufacturing company, reaching the right audience, and creating competition among the nation’s best buyers.
If you’re even considering retirement in the next few years, perhaps it’s time to understand how quality buyers will view your company in today’s market.
Working with manufacturers for 30 years, I know they are notorious for waiting until they’re ready to sell or retire to inquire about the process. That leaves little time to correct any issues that might affect the sale and, thus, your retirement.
Most avoid the process because they don’t want to be exposed to a slick sales pitch. That’s why our valuation process is without cost and without pressure.
If you’re not ready to retire but would like to partner with someone to facilitate growth, we can also help with that.
Either way, starting the process is easy and confidential. Schedule an introductory call HERE.