Providing clients of Acquisitions Northwest with a global reach and access to international buyers and sellers. The International Network of M&A Partners (IMAP) is a leading association of merger and acquisition advisors and consultants serving buyers and sellers of middle-market companies. The membership is comprised of approximately 60 firms throughout North and South America, Europe, and Asia. Membership is limited to a select group of merger and acquisition consulting firms and other service providers to the M&A profession. IMAP members are leading intermediaries in their respective markets and are distinguished by their skill and integrity in representing buyers and sellers. Furthermore, they share a common bond and trust which greatly enhances the effectiveness of member firms working together for the benefit of their clients. The acquisition and sale of companies has become increasingly complex on many fronts, including legal, tax, environmental and global competitiveness. Access to strategically oriented buyers and sellers, as well as alternative sources of financing, is becoming a necessity. IMAP provides its member firms with significant additional resources to address these critical matters by: Serving as an informational vehicle regarding key developments impacting the acquisition and sale of companies. Sponsoring a dedicated network through which its members may gain confidential access to qualified international buyers and sellers. Selectivity utilizing outstanding M&A specialists from strategic geographic business centers and market niches to overcome problems encountered from cultural and language differences. To learn more about the IMAP organization and the benefits that can be obtained from using an IMAP member for a M&A assignment, please visit the IMAP website.