70% to 90% of mergers & acquisitions (M&A) fail. So why do companies spend more than $2 trillion worldwide on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) every year? Selling or merging a business is not like selling a house. There are many obstacles to a successful business sale or merger. Much planning is needed to identify the obstacles faced by business owners, and overcome or avoid the effect of the obstacles. We will identify the trends, challenges and opportunities of the M&A market for 2018 and focus specifically on opportunities for middle market companies. We will discuss why mergers and acquisitions are so attractive to business owners, executives and investors, why middle market M&A matters, why it is important to ensure your company is prepared to succeed, and how to survive a merger or acquisition. You will learn: * Trends and opportunities in Middle Market M&A for 2018 * Why reducing M&A failure is critical * How to reduce M&A failure * How to make M&A deal synergies count About Byond As trusted advisors who believe in making a significant impact within any organization we work with, we guide executives, and business owners to build massive value for their companies, achieve positive business and personal outcomes, and smoothly transition to their next step in life. We specialize in helping offline companies acquire and integrate online companies. We provide proprietary methodology, tools, experienced advisors and a novel service model that integrates an action plan to quickly and sustainably grow business value – averaging more than 25% per year. Visit: bit.ly/byondma. If you're looking to successfully sell or buy a business, ask us how we can help you achieve M&A outcomes beyond expectations. Contact: solutions@byondma.com Follow: @byondma