Episode 36 – Bob Dunn – M&A Market Update Q1 2024

In this episode of the M&A Mastermind podcast, host Nick Olsen interviews Bob Dunn from GF Data about the latest trends in lower and middle market M&A. They discuss the GF Data reports, which provide valuation information across different transaction sizes and industries.

Some key takeaways from the conversation are:

1) Deal volume is recovering, with a significant increase expected in the coming quarters, driven by private equity exits.

2) Interest rates are stabilizing, which is positive for the market.

3) Manufacturing has been hit hard on the debt side, while business services and retail are showing signs of recovery.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:37 Overview of GF Data and Reports

05:35 Insights from the M&A Report: Deal Volume and Valuations

10:33 Deal Structures and Creative Financing

21:33 Analysis of the Leverage Report and Debt Coverage

27:20 Predictions and Projections for the Future of the Market

0:11 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

Keywords:  M&A, trends, GF Data, reports, valuation, deal volume, interest rates, manufacturing, business services, retail

 

 

 

 

 

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