You know, the economy has been so terrible the last few years.

You would agree that the economy is not in good shape right now. The environment for running a business is tough. Costs are up, margins are tight, and with the current fuel crisis, there’s no sign when conditions will ease. But that is exactly why it’s a good time to be an acquirer. Business owners - even of good businesses - are more open to having a conversation. They’re more receptive to early-stage discussions, even if they’re not actively looking to sell. Expectations are becoming more realistic. Deals can close faster. Less costly, dragged-out processes. As an acquirer, you will have more options. And with more options, you will have a higher chance of picking better businesses on better deal terms. If you’re out there pursuing your first, second, or third acquisition and need a smart, experienced, and efficient M&A execution partner, please reach out. I’m Celine Nguyen, CFA, Founder and Managing Director of Zenify Investments. We help corporate acquirers execute their M&A strategy end-to-end - from defining the acquisition thesis, to sourcing targets, to originating, structuring, and negotiating deals, through to closing. Our clients have achieved outstanding outcomes in their acquisition projects. I’d love to meet, have a chat, and see how we can help you too. #MergersAndAcquisitions #SMEs #BuySideAdvisory #ZenifyInvestments