Entries by Allston Advisory Group, LLC

Hibbs & Associates, PLLC has been acquired by CPA Innovations, LLC

ABOUT THE TRANSACTION: Hibbs & Associates, PLLC (also referred to as the “Company” and “Sellers”) has been acquired by CPA Innovations, LLC (the “Buyers”). Established in 1984 and headquartered in Bardstown, Kentucky, Hibbs & Associates, PLLC operates a full-service accounting firm. The firm provides individual and business tax preparation, estate and trust services, bookkeeping, payroll, […]

River City Glass & Mirror, Inc. has been acquired by the Management Team

ABOUT THE TRANSACTION: River City Glass & Mirror, Inc. (also referred to as the “Company” and “Sellers”) has been acquired by the Management Team (the “Buyers”). River City Glass & Mirror, Inc. launched in April 1993 and operates from Louisville, Kentucky. The family owned company specializes in custom glass products and services, including windows, mirrors, […]

Louisville Sign Company, Inc. has been acquired by B Sign Group

ABOUT THE TRANSACTION: Louisville Sign Company, Inc. (also referred to as the “Company” and “Sellers”) has been acquired by B Sign Group (the “Buyers”). Louisville Sign Company, Inc. launched in 1996 and operates from Mt. Washington, Kentucky. The family-owned company designs, manufactures, and installs a wide range of signage products. The team produces monument signs, […]

COVID-19 Pandemic: This Too Shall Pass

After two months of a global economic shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the outlook for lower middle market mergers and acquisitions remains uncertain. Buyers, sellers, lenders, and advisors continue assessing the long-term economic impact, making it difficult to predict when transaction activity will recover. Many strategic buyers have adopted a wait-and-see approach to acquisitions. […]

COVID-19’s Impact on M&A

Many merger and acquisition processes are on hold while buyers and sellers seek greater clarity on COVID-19’s health and economic effects. COVID-19’s impact on M&A continues to reshape transaction planning, buyer expectations, and deal execution. Although transaction activity has slowed, companies continue preparing for future opportunities as markets adjust to rapidly changing conditions. Business owners […]

The Doomsday Ratio

Is your company prepared to survive a doomsday scenario? Economic uncertainty can emerge quickly and challenge even well-managed businesses. Without meaningful financial measurements, business owners may struggle to understand how their companies are truly performing. Financial ratios provide objective benchmarks for evaluating a company’s financial health. They convert information from the income statement and balance […]

Delta Services, LLC has been acquired by The State Group, Inc.

ABOUT THE TRANSACTION: Delta Services, LLC (the “Company” or “Delta”) has been acquired by The State Group Inc. DELTA SERVICES, LLC: The Company launched in 2004 and operates from Louisville, Kentucky. Delta Services functions as a privately owned, bonded, and fully insured electrical contractor. The team delivers electrical construction, communication systems, fire and security systems, […]

Comstock Brothers Electric Company, LLC has been acquired by The State Group, Inc.

ABOUT THE TRANSACTION: Comstock Brothers Electric Company, LLC (the “Company” or “Comstock”) has been acquired by The State Group Inc. COMSTOCK BROTHERS ELECTRIC COMPANY, LLC: The Company launched in 1999 and operates from Louisville, Kentucky. Comstock functions as a privately owned, bonded, and fully licensed electrical contractor. The team delivers power distribution, electrical construction, process […]

Express Waste Removal and Recycling has been Acquired by a Private Investment Group

ABOUT THE DEAL: Express Waste Removal and Recycling (“the “Company” or “Sellers”) has been acquired by a private investment group (the “Buyer”). Headquartered in Ellettsville, Indiana, Express Waste Removal and Recycling has provided dependable, cost-effective waste collection and recycling services to residential and commercial customers throughout Bloomington, Ellettsville, and the surrounding Monroe County area for […]

Why Hire an M&A Advisor?

Selling a business is one of the most significant financial transactions an owner will ever undertake. Choosing the right M&A advisor may influence not only the purchase price but also the transaction structure, timing, and likelihood of closing. Accordingly, business owners should understand what an experienced advisor brings to the process before entering the market. […]