M&A Industry Information

How Long Should You Stay After

Selling Your Business?

What Buyers Really Expect

For many small business owners, selling their company is the long-awaited finish line—handing over the keys and finally stepping away. While most sellers are open to a short transition, few anticipate just how long a buyer may want them to stick around. In some cases, a buyer requesting an extended transition period can even put the deal at risk. Here’s what to consider when planning your exit.

M&A Events

Minneapolis Dealmakers Conference

Minneapolis Dealmakers Conference

Thursday, October 9, 2025

8:00am to 6:00pm at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis

The Smart Business Dealmakers Conference connects hundreds of entrepreneurs, investors and advisers for a day of dynamic content and networking. With sessions ranging from raising capital to buying and selling companies to alternative asset investing, this conference covers the breadth of the M&A landscape.

Midwest Business Brokers

and Intermediaries

Global Economic &

 Capital Market Insights

M&A Statistics

BUSINESS VALUE

Median multiples held relatively steady in Q2 2025, with two notable exceptions. The sub-$500K segment edged up to 2.3x—a rare occurrence above the 2.0x mark. The $5M–$50M category rebounded to 5.5x, recovering from a dip in Q1 and reinforcing investor demand for quality assets at scale. Looking forward, M&A professionals predict multiples will stay stable over the next quarter.

Data taken from the Q2 2025 Market Pulse Report published by the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and M&A Source.