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Advice | Approach | Steps

The Buying Process

Phase 1 Acquisition Strategy Development

  • Advise on investment strategy
  • Analyze company strengths, weaknesses, business practices, and long-term plans
  • Conduct in-depth industry research
  • Identify market trends and analyze recent transactions
  • Create acquisition strategy
  • Develop funding strategy, plans, and options for a successful project

Phase 2 Acquisition Identification and Confidential Introduction
  • Develop prospect list from industry research
  • Conduct due diligence and target prospects
  • Contact prospect confidentially to gauge interest
  • Perform company valuation

Phase 3 Negotiation and Closing Management
  • Negotiate terms with all parties
  • Structure the financing
  • Facilitate the offer acceptance and secure letter of intent
  • Negotiate purchase documents, coordinating with all parties including attorneys, accountants, and advisors from both sides
  • Prepare and manage agreements
  • Close transaction
  • Help transition company management

 

 

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