Mergers & Acquisitions

There are 30 percent fewer real estate firms today than there were in 1990. This number is expected to increase to 50 percent in a fairly short period of time. Getting out has become a key strategy for many who want to get financially ahead. While the merger mania of the mid to late 1990s is gone, and valuation multiples have declined 40 to 60 percent, acquiring and/or merging with others is still occurring with some regularity. Spinoffs, specialty acquisitions and strategic mergers often make good business sense… when properly executed. However, poorly executed mergers or acquisitions can be very costly in terms of time, money, talent and lost client opportunities.

CEL & Associates, Inc. Mergers & Acquisitions group brings the critical thinking, financial expertise, business acumen and management experience needed to affect the perfect transaction. Real estate organizations have discovered that 1+1 can equal 3 and CEL & Associates, Inc. has been fortunate to advise many on how 1+1 can equal 5 or 6.

If you and/or your firm are considering a merger or possible sale, you are encouraged to get proper legal, accounting and M&A advice before making the critical decision.