Many M&A experts advise sellers to inform their landlords as soon as they decide that they are selling a business, because it will help them avoid wasted time and energy if the landlord does not agree to transfer or assign the lease. Landlords are perhaps one of the leading causes of failed M&A deals; therefore, it is vital to approach this issue in the correct manner.

In private equity, capital typically has a limited life span (an average of five years), before it is returned to its investors. The large amount of dry powder, unused capital resting in the hands of private equity that has yet to be invested, currently flooding the market indicates that private equity firms are holding back on their ability to invest.