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We Recently Sold a Manufacturer Like Yours — And We Have Buyers Looking for More

We recently sold a precision CNC manufacturer serving the aerospace industry, and we have qualified buyers actively looking for similar manufacturing companies.

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Selling Your Manufacturing Business

4 Critical Steps to Buying a Manufacturing Company

For an established manufacturer, the right acquisition can add capabilities, markets or capacity faster than organic growth. These four steps help you prepare before you make an offer.

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Manufacturing owner and M&A advisor discussing a company sale beside precision aerospace components in a CNC facility.

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Selling Your Manufacturing Business

How to Sell an Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing Company

Selling an aerospace or defense manufacturer requires more than applying an EBITDA multiple. Learn how buyers evaluate certifications, programs, backlog, customer concentration, equipment, workforce and specialized capabilities.

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The guide to valuing your manufacturing business

“How much is my manufacturing company worth?” The frustrating answer is, “It depends.” But in this guide, we’ll explain common business valuation methods.

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What’s the Best Time to Sell a Manufacturing Company?

Why the best time to sell a manufacturing company is before you have to, and the six factors that decide your timing.

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Manufacturing exit planning timeline showing steps to prepare a company for sale and retire on schedule.

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Planning Your Manufacturing Exit: A Countdown Timeline for Owners Who Want to Retire on Schedule

The biggest retirement mistake manufacturing owners make is waiting until they want to be retired. A sale takes about a year and a half, so start early. Here's what to do three years out, two years out and in your final year.

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Business owner, M&A advisor and plant manager reviewing a machined aerospace component and a valuation chart on a tablet.

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Selling Your Manufacturing Business

How Much Is an Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing Company Worth?

Aerospace manufacturing valuation goes far beyond applying an EBITDA multiple. Learn how buyers evaluate programs, backlog, certifications, customer concentration, equipment, workforce and strategic value.

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Aerospace Manufacturing M&A Multiples: What Actually Determines the Multiple?

There is no universal aerospace manufacturing EBITDA multiple. Learn what actually pushes an A&D manufacturer's multiple higher or lower—and why specialization matters.

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How to Prepare an Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing Company for Sale

Preparing an aerospace manufacturer for sale starts well before going to market. Learn how to strengthen value, reduce buyer risk and protect certifications, customers, employees and legacy.

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Manufacturing business owner overlooking a modern machine shop while preparing for retirement and the future sale of his company.

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How to Prepare Your Manufacturing Business for Sale Before Retirement

Planning to sell your manufacturing business to facilitate retirement? Learn why starting early can improve your options, strengthen your company’s value, and help create a smoother, more successful transition.

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How Manufacturing Companies Can Use LinkedIn to Attract Skilled Talent

LinkedIn is more than a place to post job openings. Discover practical strategies manufacturers can use to showcase their company culture, engage employees, and connect with skilled professionals.

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When the Building Becomes Bigger Than the Business: Why Manufacturers Should Consider Separating Real Estate from the Operating Company

What happens when a manufacturing company's building becomes more valuable than the business itself? Learn why it can affect valuation, financing, and your future exit strategy.

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