Dr. Allen Nazeri explains why 2026 could be an ideal time to sell a manufacturing business. The SBA's new MARC program pairs acquisition loans with revolving credit lines, solving the working-capital problem that typically limits buyer pools. More qualified buyers means more competition for your company and potentially higher valuations.
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If you own a manufacturing company in the US, 2026 could become one of the best years in decades to sell your business. And most owners don't even know why. A new SBA initiative called MARC SBA—Manufacturing and Access to Revolving Capital—is helping buyers finance manufacturing acquisitions more easily. Why does that matter? Because one of the biggest challenges in buying a manufacturing company is working capital. Funding inventory, equipment, payroll, and raw materials. Mark SBA allows lenders to pair acquisition loans with revolving credit, which gives buyers the liquidity they need to run and grow the business after closing. More financing means more qualified buyers, and when more buyers compete for fewer quality manufacturing companies, valuations go up. That's why many experts believe 2026 could become a major exit window for manufacturing owners. My name is Dr Allen Nazeri DDS MBA, Managing Partner at Prime Exits, an M&A advisory an investment banking firm representing founder-led and legacy companies. Over the years, our team and I have helped put billions of dollars into the pockets of founders and business owners just like you. If you own a manufacturing company or are building one, follow this channel. And I'm curious, what type of company do you own and how have you been affected by the tariffs? Drop it in the comments and tag someone who should hear this message.