Should You Sell Your Company Now?

We spoke to nearly two dozen prominent investment bankers to provide you with an informed insight on whether to sell your firm or not during these uncertain times.

Should I sell my company now? As Covid-19 has subsided in recent months, many business owners have given this question a lot of thought lately. With the Democrats controlling both chambers of Congress, U.S. President Joe Biden is trying to make good on his campaign promise to raise capital gains taxes. Despite or because of that, the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market is booming. In 2021’s first quarter, M&A activity increased by 6% compared to the first quarter of last year. There are many factors to weigh before selling a company, but we wanted to offer some insights from prominent investment bankers to allow owners to have more information as they contemplate their options.