MWCN Report: Utah Services Companies Drive M&A Transactions to Post-Pandemic High in 2024
Financial services consolidation and professional services integration point to Utah’s business transaction ecosystem diversifying beyond tech
MountainWest Capital Network (MWCN) today announced the results of its annual Deal Flow Report, which points to compelling trends and growth across Utah’s […]
Utah business deals reach record value in 2023 despite drop in volume, according to MountainWest Capital Network
-Utah’s deal environment overcomes economic headwinds, remains strong with AI as a breakout category-
MountainWest Capital Network (MWCN), today announced the results of its annual Deal Flow Report, which tells a compelling story for Utah’s strong financial business transactions. […]
When To Sell Your Business: Take The Money And Run?
By Sean Sullivan
Billy Joe and Bobbie Sue have spent most of lives building their business, Miller Enterprises (an S Corporation), but weren’t necessarily ready to sell. Now it’s caught the eye of a private equity firm, which has made an […]
Capturing Value In M&A Integration
By Jim Plomer
Applying integration best practices to M&A transactions can significantly improve a deal’s chance of success. Ineffective integrations can lead to a deal failing to achieve intended benefits and result in a potential loss of value. According to BDO’s […]
More Than Money: Finding The Right Capital Partner
By Jason Reading
Many entrepreneurs struggle with the process of finding a good capital partner. As if nailing the perfect pitch and generating investor interest wasn’t enough work, there are a host of considerations when evaluating potential partners beyond just valuation […]
How To Handle A Merger And Acquisition The Right Way
By Patrick McMillan
Strategic growth keeps businesses alive. Sometimes, your strategy requires something dramatic, like merging your business with another entity. But mergers and acquisitions can get ugly if done incorrectly. Fortunately, there are simple steps you can take to avoid […]
MountainWest Capital Network 2022 Deal Flow Report
By Roger Goldman, Alison Kuhlow, Doug Wells
-Ryan Dent and Kady Reese with MountainWest Capital Network reveal the findings contained within the 2022 Deal Flow Report.-
MountainWest Capital Network released its Deal Flow Report on May 17, 2023. This annual […]
A Crystal Ball For 2022
By Matt Castleberry
2021 saw historic acquisitions, IPO’s, mergers, and investments. Many companies saw historic growth. Some investment funds we’ve spoken with experienced average organic growth trends from ~24% to ~90%, whereas other companies grew by acquisition. What are some of […]
Utah Breaks Financial Transaction Value Record for Second Year in a Row, According to MountainWest Capital Network Report
Technology and enterprise software continue to be the main drivers of Utah deals, while ecommerce grew significantly in the past year.
The total value of Utah’s equity transactions was the highest on record, while the number of […]