It’s now over a year since the start of the pandemic, and, despite a stepped-up vaccination program, and a loosening of business restrictions, a robust recovery is still a ways off. Although COVID-impacted earnings are recovering for many businesses, uncertainty remains as to what the new normal will look like, and when it will be reached.

After a slow M&A market in the spring and summer of 2020, activity has picked up through early 2021. Many have delayed M&A in the hopes of maximizing the value of the businesses they’ve built. Nevertheless, there are ways for sellers to achieve their goals, even in the midst of uncertainty.