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BMF Akron Office Closure Beginning May 1

Beginning May 1, our Akron Office will be closed to the public for renovations but will remain available to assist you. Contact your BMF Advisor or call 330.762.9785 to speak with someone who can help. We anticipate renovations taking several weeks, so stay tuned for updates!

Articles & Publications

Valuation Insights: The Red Flags of Fraud

February 16, 2016 FraudValuation

Business valuations often uncover questions about the choices made by business owners. Unfortunately, sometimes the questions lead to a determination of financial statement fraud. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Report to the Nations on Occupational. Read More >>

Scrupulous Due Diligence Bolsters the Buyer’s Advantage

As seen in Crain’s Cleveland Business Issued the week of January 18, 2016 The current M&A market remains a “seller’s market,” both in terms of economics (purchase price multiples), as well as the structure of key deal terms. The. Read More >>

Business Exit Readiness – Are You Ready?

For owners who are considering a future transaction of their business, it is important to know that your “exit readiness” today is essential to have a successful transfer that maximizes value in the deal when you’re ready. From our. Read More >>

What Did the Analyst Know — and When Did He Know It?

December 9, 2015 Valuation

A business valuation is an assessment of a company at a specific point in time. It reflects the circumstances and prospects of the company at a certain date. So what happens when those circumstances change, either for the better. Read More >>

Understanding Working Capital Impact on M&A Deals

Crain’s Cleveland BusinessIssued the week of Sunday, January 18, 2015 By Mark B. Bober The way working capital is structured in any M&A deal can be an important consideration in the economics of the agreement.  A typical deal is. Read More >>