Software Sector Shows Resilience Amid Market Fluctuation
The Software industry continues to demonstrate its resilience and attractiveness to investors, as revealed in IMAP Germany’s Q3 2024 “Software Sector Report». The report highlights sustained high levels of M&A activity in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland), with Private Equity (PE) firms playing a pivotal role in shaping the landscape. Technology Assets Increasingly […]
IMAP – Over Half a Century of Mergers and Acquisitions
Did you know we weren’t always called IMAP? Our story began in 1973, in New Orleans, USA. A small group of independent firms, united by their need to grow, reach new markets, and create opportunities for clients, came together to form the National Association of Merger and Acquisition Consultants (NAMAC). But it wasn’t until 20 […]
Capstone Partners – IMAP USA Reports on M&A Activity in the Packaging Industry as Players Divest Non-Core Assets
Packaging M&A activity has moderated with 135 deals announced or completed year to date (YTD)—a 20.1% decrease from the prior year period. A large portion of the initial transaction inventory in 2024 has been fueled by the realignment of portfolio businesses. The shedding of non-core assets that no longer fit strategic visions has allowed sector […]
Building Products & Services: The Next Hotspot for M&A Growth?
Building Products & Services: The Next Hotspot for M&A Growth? The Building Products & Services industry is seeing robust growth, driven by increasing consolidation and the critical role of energy efficiency. In the second video from our quick-fire IMAP Industry M&A Insights series, Claire Smedley from IMAP HQ talks with Francisco Hidalgo-Barquero, Partner at IMAP Spain who […]
How to Use Equity Acceleration Plans to Maximize Business Value
Savvy business owners are increasingly turning to Equity Acceleration Plans (EAP) as a strategic tool to enhance company valuations. While conventional wisdom often emphasizes profit growth, an EAP shifts the focus to a critical, yet often overlooked component of business valuation: the Multiple. At its core, business valuation adheres to a straightforward equation: Value equals […]