What's the impact of the Coronavirus on M&A for small businesses?

The Denver Post  | BUSINESS

By GARY MILLER | GEM Strategy Management

PUBLISHED Sunday, April 26, 2020 at 6:00 a.m.

Without a doubt the coronavirus is having a significant impact on M&A transactions. Hundreds of thousands of business have closed or significantly cut back on their business operations; millions have been laid off or furloughed; consumer spending has plummeted; supply chains are disrupted; and oil prices are bouncing around at all-time lows since World War II.

At the very least, many deals are being put on hold, acquisition plans are being cut back, and some buyers are walking away from the closing table. READ MORE . . .

Andrew Thompson

Civil litigation, M&A and business attorney, handling acquisitions, divestitures, securities filings, scaling SME companies, compliance, family law, fundraising, and valuation services - walking by faith.

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I talk to business owners every day about this issue. Thanks for keeping it front and center, Gary! It is a very challenging time and both buyers and sellers need to bear in mind that the M&A climate has changed dramatically.

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