ASG Partners Quarterly Newsletter, Q2 2008

2Q2008: Strong Demand Fuels a Healthy Market for Privately Held Companies

Last quarter we commented on the general state of the merger & acquisition market. The market remains very healthy; in fact, the same factors that have slowed the pace of mega-transactions have increased the demand for many privately held companies. This quarter, we take a deeper look at the demand for stable, profitable companies by investigating three categories of buyers: private equity firms, strategic corporate buyers, and high net worth individuals.

Guest Expert: Commercial Banking

Each Quarter, ASG Partners brings you an interview with an expert professional. For this newsletter we spoke with Scott Luttinen, President of Washington Trust Bank, Western Washington Region. Scott shared his views on commercial financing in the Pacific Northwest in the wake of the credit crunch, and how companies can make the most of the current environment.

Read the Commercial Banking Interview.>>

ASG's Advice: What Is My Company Worth?

The answer to this perennial question depends a great deal on whom, and why, you are asking. In this quarter's ASG-authored article, Principal Ed Kirk outlines a framework that will help any business owner determine a valuation range for his or her company, and explains why an accurate understanding of market value is crucial to retirement planning.

Learn More About Business Valuation.>>

Annual Seminar for Business Owners: November '08

We are very pleased to announce the dates of our popular annual seminar on Planning the Successful Sale of a Privately-held Company. The seminar is targeted at business owners considering a future sale, and addresses such topics as maximizing the value of your company, determining the worth of your business and how to get the best tax treatment when you sell.

Get Seminar Details and Reserve Your Place.>>

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