Private Company Valuations in Turbulent Times

This virtual event took place on June 3, 2025. IF YOU MISSED IT, SUBMIT THE FORM TO WATCH The webinar recording On demand.

Many middle-market business owners postponed selling decisions in 2023 and 2024, hoping the election would usher in a new administration offering a stronger economy and lower taxes.

Instead, Trump’s trade policies are whipsawing stock markets, creating havoc with world currencies, increasing interest rates, and demolishing trillions in wealth. Can private company values remain unscathed in such an environment?

Blue River held a webinar where panelists examined how uncertain economic times are impacting private company deal values. Our valuation team demonstrated the levers that drive private company values higher or lower.

The webinar explored the following topics:

• How economic policies such as tariffs, currency fluctuations, interest rates, and other factors can negatively or positively affect private company valuations.
• The dealmaking outlook for the remainder of 2025 from the perspective of professional financial and strategic acquirers.
• How to protect company values if selling is in view.

Our panelists included William Loftis, Blue River’s Co-founder and Managing Partner, Evan Haigh, Director, and William Reasoner, Investment Banking Analyst.

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About Blue River

Blue River Financial Group is a middle market merger and acquisition advisory firm. We assist corporations, private equity groups and individuals in the sale and acquisition of businesses, and have completed assignments in multiple business segments. With over 20 years of experience spanning across 50 global industries, Blue River provides a suite of services to middle market clients including corporate development, private equity support, valuations and transaction consulting, placing a premium on relationship-centered transaction counsel and client focus.