REASONS FOR SELLING A COMPANY 

1. There is a more attractive opportunity in a new venture.
2. Company has insurmountable management and/or industrial relations problems.
3. Lack of heirs or the failure to retain talented management.
4. The outlook for the business is dim.
5. The sale of a branch for geographical reasons.
6. There is a poor product fit within the company.
7. Owner retirement where the sales presents an opportunity to monetize the value of the firm.
8. Seller needs funds to repay some of the debt financing from prior acquisitions.