With valuations soaring across distribution, there’s never been a better time to sell your business or find a private equity firm to partner with, but make sure you’re heading down the right path before pursuing a buyside or sellside deal.

Your journey should begin with tomorrow’s MDM Webcast, Finding an Acquisition Ally. In this 60-minute webcast on Wed., Oct. 18, at 1 p.m. EDT, T.J. Monico of KeyBanc Capital Markets and Don Bramley of Audax Group will share insights for finding the right partner and pursuing profitable M&A deals.

Monico and Bramley will also outline the business advantages of taking this approach in today’s challenging marketplace, where becoming a consolidator can help your company grow revenue and expand its geographic reach.

In addition to tomorrow’s webcast, here are other essential resources on M&A for distributors:

2017 State of M&A in Distribution: ‘Never Been a Better Time to Sell’ – The merger and acquisition market has cooled a bit since 2015. But it remains strong and is forecasted to flourish in 2017 as private equity looks to deploy capital and strategic buyers look to buy growth in improving conditions. This article looks at the current M&A market in distribution and what’s on tap for the rest of the year.

Distribution M&A Playbook, pt. 1: Unlocking Shareholder Value – Many distribution verticals are experiencing consolidation; those that haven’t are ripe for it. In Part 1 of this three-part series, author Mike Marks provides a look at what’s driving consolidation, as well as the rise of private equity firms in distribution M&A, which has transformed the market.

Distribution M&A Playbook, pt. 2: The 8 Fatal Flaws in M&A – Many distribution verticals are seeing consolidation; those that haven’t are ripe for it. This article, the second in a three-part series, will help buyers avoid common pitfalls that can derail M&A transactions.

Distribution M&A Playbook, pt. 3: Integration Best Practices – This article, the final in a three-part series, will help buyers plan an effective integration of a newly acquired business.