COVID-19 impact on the current M&A market

COVID-19 impact on the current M&A market

In spite of the COVID-19 outbreak, the regional M&A market still remains very active.  Essential services companies of all types – manufacturers, value-added distributors, and specialty service providers - are particularly in demand by business buyers right now.  Private equity groups with raised funds and well capitalized public and private companies are actively searching for solid companies with essential services designations and continuing operations.  Companies with “Steady Eddie” products and services and strong customer relationships with other essential services companies are especially in demand.  For business owners that were thinking of an ownership transition in 2020, that’s still possible if started soon.  We’d enjoy visiting with you to learn more about your company and share more about the opportunities in the current market.