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Q4 2021 Market Pulse Report
This survey covers important topics, such as Non-Compete Period, Seller Transition Period, Seller Employment/Consulting, M&A Activity, Business Value, Seller’s Market, Time to Close, Financing Deals in 2021, 2021 Top Industries, 2021 Active Buyers and Existing Without a Plan.
The quarterly IBBA and M&A Source Market Pulse Survey was created to gain an accurate understanding of the market conditions for businesses being sold in Main Street (values $0-$2MM) and the lower middle market (values $2MM-$50MM). The national survey was conducted with the intent of providing a valuable resource to business owners and their advisors.