The March Group is a leading middle-market mergers and acquisitions firm with more than 20 years of experience, specializing in the marketing, negotiation and sale of privately held mid-size businesses. We strategically link business owners, who are interested in selling, with individuals and firms, who are interested in buying.

Our hands-on approach to selling a business – from workshops to the valuation to the marketing process – is built on confidentiality, client involvement, constant communication, expert counsel and persistence to find the right buyer with the right value…a win-win for all involved.

Workshops

Now is the time to learn about your options, even if you are not planning to sell today.

Preview The March Group Workshop

Learn more about The March Group and the M&A process at one of our workshops. Talk with experienced dealmakers about your exit strategy, finding the right buyer and more.

M&A Insight

  • Limited Auction – Occurs when numerous buyers make offers to purchase a company and is critical for obtaining the highest value possible.
  • Business Valuation – The economic value of a business or enterprise, most often used to help with a merger or acquisition.
  • Intangible Assets – A business’ assets that have value but are nonphysical and not included on the balance sheet.
  • The March Group typically closes deals in 10-18 months.
  • Check The March Group’s Web site regularly for the next Global Investors’ eConference for domestic and international investors/buyers.
  • In 2006, announced M&A deals totaled 10,660, a 46% increase in deals announced annually since 2002. – FactSet-Mergerstat
  • More than 5,700 privately held companies exchanged hands in 2006, a 56% increase since four years ago. – FactSet-Mergerstat
  • Industry analysts are predicting 2007 to be another banner year for M&A activity.
  • According to FactSet-Mergerstat, the most active industries for M&A activity among private sellers during the past quarter included computer, software, supplies and services, construction and engineering.
  • According to a 2006 survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers, only 22% of all U.S. business owners have an exit plan in place.

Is Now the Right Time to Sell?

Maximizing value from an M&A transaction is the result of strategic planning, timing and expert negotiating. The ideal time to sell your company is when your personal financial goals match external economic forces. More »