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Industry Insights: Material Handling Q1 2025
Material Handling Industry Enters 2025 with Tailwinds in Automation, M&A and Valuation. The material handling and process equipment industry is positioned for significant growth in 2025, driven by technological innovation.
Window and Door Industry Snapshot
Windows and Doors Market Sees Sustainable Growth. The global windows and doors industry is poised for continued growth, projected to expand from $221.9 billion in 2023 to $348.4 billion by 2032.
The State of Food & Beverage
Private Label Food & Beverage Brands Gain Market Share in 2025. Private label brands are experiencing explosive growth in the F&B industry, driven by rising consumer demand for value alongside quality.
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Global M&A 2024 Market Review
Global M&A Activity Rebounds with Renewed Confidence. Global M&A activity surged in 2024, signaling a robust recovery from the slowdown seen in 2022. Global deal value rose by 22.8% year-over-year.
How Strategic Financial Planning Builds Business Value and Owner Freedom
As a business owner, your company likely represents not only your livelihood but a significant portion of your personal net worth. Whether or not you're thinking about selling, the decisions you make today shape long-term outcomes.
The Valuation Continuum: Creating a More Valuable, Resilient Business
Every business owner has likely asked themselves: "What is my company truly worth, and how can I continue increasing that value over time?" Valuations may fluctuate, but there are concrete levers every owner can pull.
Manufacturing the Future of Sustainability
Chemicals Industry Rebounds with M&A Momentum and Sustainability Focus. The global chemicals industry entered 2025 with renewed optimism following a volatile 2023 and a recovery-driven 2024.
The Wholesale Renaissance
The wholesale distribution industry is evolving rapidly, fueled by technology adoption, shifting customer expectations, and supply chain innovation. CM&Co's 4Q24 Wholesale Distribution Market Report covers key trends.
A Fresh Take on Food & Beverage Preferences
The Food & Beverage sector experienced a dynamic start to 2025, with M&A activity gaining momentum despite economic headwinds. CM&Co observed a notable increase in deal flow during 1Q25.
Selling Your Business is Easy: NOT! Part Two
Theodore Roosevelt said it best: "Nothing worth having comes easy." Selling your company is a worthwhile endeavor, but it is never a simple one. Part two of this series covers five more common misconceptions.
Selling Your Business Is Easy: NOT! Part One
Selling your company is easy, right? Wrong. Selling a business is a complex process with a lot of moving parts. If the owner has never sold a business before, common misconceptions can derail outcomes.
8 Tell-Tale Signs an Owner Waited Too Long to Sell
In an ideal world, an owner would sell their company when timing is just right. The stars align: it is a seller's market, the value is high, and the owner is mentally ready. Reality is rarely that clean.
Leveraged Finance 4Q24 Review
Leveraged Finance plays a crucial role in driving capital markets, particularly in M&A, private credit, and refinancing activities. As businesses navigate changing economic conditions, our review covers key trends.
6 New Year's Resolutions for the Enterprising Business Owner
With the New Year upon us, everyone is making personal resolutions to exercise more, eat healthier, or improve personal finances. While you are at it, why not consider resolutions for your business?
Top 10 Mistakes Business Owners Make When Selling | Part Two
In this two-part series, we highlight five more mistakes and how owners can avoid them. Owners typically make these mistakes because selling their business involves unfamiliar terrain and high stakes.
The PEO Revolution
Industry Growth and Opportunities. The PEO industry is evolving rapidly, with revenues projected to increase by 8-12% annually, driven by technological innovation and rising market demand.
Top 10 Mistakes Business Owners Make When Selling | Part One
Owners are great at running their business. When they are ready to sell, however, they are prone to common mistakes since selling a company is often new, uncharted territory.
Involving Management in the Transaction Process
When the owner contemplates selling their company, one important question is how to communicate with the management team. When? Who first? With what incentives? The answers shape the entire transaction.
Building Momentum: Construction & Engineering Trends 2Q24
In Q2 2024, Construction & Engineering demonstrated remarkable resilience despite economic challenges like high interest rates and supply chain disruptions. Companies adapted by divesting non-core assets.
Fastening the Future: Trends in Industrial Distribution
In Q2 2024, the industrial fasteners and distribution market experienced steady growth, driven by reshoring, automation, and adoption of new technologies despite ongoing economic pressures.
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