The pet industry M&A market has been going strong for over 10 years, and the pandemic hasn’t really changed that. Join Carol Frank, pet industry entrepreneur and M&A specialist, for an overview of the state of M&A markets and why buyers are STILL more interested than ever in investing in the pet industry. In this entertaining, story-filled session, you will learn:
- Why buyers are still more interested than ever in investing in the pet industry
- A list of recent pet industry transactions in categories most closely aligned with APPA members
- What characteristics allow a company to achieve a maximum valuation
- Realistic expectations of value: What buyers are REALLY paying
- How to position your company to take advantage of these trends
- The Importance of Exit/Transition Planning
- Top FIVE Deal Killers - what NOT to do when selling your business