Does anyone have experience approaching/acquiring family businesses?

by a searcher from Queens University

3 years ago

I see companies where there is meaningful family involvement (kids, brothers, etc), and assume they've got a succession plan lined up. Does anyone have experience talking to owners or acquiring businesses in this situation that would suggest the contrary? TIA

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searcher from Boston College

Very interesting- several things I wouldn't have thought about there

3 years ago | like reply | 0 likes

searcher from Queens University

Appreciate the insights Matthew. Good to hear that businesses with family involvement still do transact despite the complications

3 years ago | like reply | 0 likes

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