Feelings do not always reflect reality. There have been a lot of negative headlines over the past months regarding rate uncertainty and various policy and geopolitical factors. As a result, many potential business sellers are feeling that it’s not a good time to sell.
In fact, seller sentiment has remained at a decade-low. The result is that there is a very low supply of high-quality businesses for sale.
In stark contrast, buyers are very aggressively seeking quality businesses.
Calder Capital has reported significant interest from buyers. Similarly, BizBuySell, shared that their online marketplace has experienced a significant surge in online traffic, with monthly visits generally increasing over the last several months.
The Calder team would like to share some statistics from our internal reporting to provide a sense of what is happening in the market due to high demand and low supply.
These are current clients who are selling their businesses and have accepted or are getting close to accepting an offer. Links to these sellers’ profiles are included in their headings.
Metal Finishing Company
- Buyers requesting information: 120
- Offers submitted: 12
- Offers higher than valuation range: 3
Sheet Metal Fabricator
- Buyers requesting information: 117
- Offers submitted: 9
- Offers higher than valuation range: 4
Commercial/Industrial Electrical Contractor
- Buyers requesting information: 94
- Offers submitted: 10
- Offers higher than valuation range: 2
Rubber Product Manufacturer
- Buyers requesting information: 255
- Offers submitted: 8
- Offers higher than valuation range: 3
Many sellers are receiving significant attention and competition resulting in premium valuations. While we cannot predict the future, our data continues to support this narrative.
Please contact Calder if you have an interest in a business valuation, selling a business, or acquiring a business.