You can have a really nice company that’s not very valuable in the marketplace. That’s not a criticism; it’s just reality. What makes a company great to run and what makes it attractive to a buyer are two different things. Most owners don't realize that the best transactions don't start when you decide to sell—they start years earlier by de-risking the business and understanding how a buyer actually views your cash flow.
Mertz Taggart follows the publicly traded home-based care companies and reports on their earnings calls each quarter. Take a closer look at the M&A activity that marked Q4 2025.
