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Now is the time to buy businesses

"It has long been understood that by far the most successful M&A deals are those where the investor is able to bring new expertise and insight to the project. Serious investors such as these continue to be active throughout all economic cycles. Indeed their activity may increase as the less serious competition retires hurt from the marketplace and price expectations of sellers adjust to reflect fundamental value".

"So, the froth may go but serious buyers continue to be active. In our sector (small to medium sized transactions) we have seen no let up in activity and deals that make economic sense are being done very quickly. "

Lance Blackstone, Head of M&A at City firm and subscriber to the Business Sale Report.