Strategic Analysis Preparation/
Marketing
Negotiations/
Due Diligence
Closing
Process
  • Evaluate current and projected financial performance
  • Evaluate transaction alternatives
  • Develop valuation framework
  • Develop transaction strategy
  • Prepare Descriptive Memorandum / Management Presentation
  • Identify/contact potential buyers/execute CA
  • Hold Mgmt. Presentations
  • Solicit letters of interest
  • Structure offer to value-maximize and risk-minimize
  • Evaluate offers with respect to financial and operational implications
  • Company/Buyer diligence
  • Solicit final term sheets from interested investors
  • Finalize transaction terms
  • Assist in completing investment documentation
  • Draft all legal documents
  • Close transaction
Key Issues
  • Determine key value drivers
  • Clarify owners’ and management’s goals
  • Challenge projection assumptions to ensure credibility with strategic or financial buyers
  • Leverage industry knowledge and contacts to identify appropriate buyers
  • Properly communicate key value drivers, synergies, and growth potential
  • Create competitive process
  • Evaluate transaction structure and buyer’s ability to execute transaction quickly
  • Effectively manage due diligence process
  • Determine net value to shareholders
  • Facilitate final documentation process among all professionals
  • Ensure contract reflects deal terms
  • Expedite closing
2-4 weeks 4-8 weeks 6-8 weeks 4-8 weeks

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