M&A and Capital Market Update – 2024

In today's interconnected world, business valuation doesn't happen in a vacuum. It’s shaped by a complex web of economic signals, investor sentiment, geopolitical tensions—tensions and increasingly, by government trade policy. At Welch, we keep a close eye on how these external forces affect our clients’ businesses, investments, and strategic decisions. One of the most pressing issues we're tracking today is tariff uncertainty and its ripple effect on North American business valuations.

Managing IP well isn’t just about protection—it’s about positioning. In this expanded resource, Stratford Group and Welch LLP explore what it means to use an IP holding company, when it’s worth considering, and how it can impact risk, tax strategy, and valuation.