Mini-Series: The 2025 Business Market Outlook
Key trends, expert insights, and strategic takeaways for business owners and investors.
The business transaction landscape is evolving, and the latest
Market Pulse survey from the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and M&A Source offers valuable insights into what lies ahead for 2025.
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As we move into 2025, business owners considering a sale or acquisition should stay informed on the latest M&A market trends . The Q4 2024 Market Pulse Executive Summary , released by the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and M&A Source , provides key insights into the state of the lower middle market (LMM) and Main Street business sales. In this blog, we’ll break down the most critical trends , including economic influences, buyer confidence, and deal-making conditions, to help business owners make informed decisions.
The Q4 2024 Market Pulse Survey , conducted by the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and M&A Source , offers valuable insights into mergers and acquisitions (M&A) trends as we step into 2025. The survey, which gathers data from 368 business brokers and M&A advisors , highlights both promising opportunities and ongoing challenges in the business sales market. In this blog, we’ll break down the key takeaways from the latest report, including the impact of interest rate reductions , a stabilized political climate , and ongoing lending challenges that sellers and buyers must navigate.
For business owners considering a sale in 2025, understanding valuation benchmarks is critical to setting realistic expectations and securing the best possible deal. The Q4 2024 Market Pulse Survey , conducted by the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and M&A Source , provides key insights into how businesses in the Lower Middle Market (LMM) and Main Street are being valued. This blog will break down the latest valuation trends, EBITDA multiples, and factors influencing stability in business valuations for 2025.
