The answers below partly help business owners answer questions before entering into a business purchase or sale.
Your company needs to have a stable financial position, complete legal documentation, and be prepared to address operational and governance issues to ensure a smooth due diligence process.
Valuation methods include DCF, comparable company analysis, and asset valuation. We will assist in determining the most appropriate value for negotiations with investors.
The process includes planning the sale, preparing documentation, identifying potential buyers, negotiating, due diligence, and closing the transaction.
We will help establish NDAs and closely monitor the sharing of information with buyers to protect your company’s interests.
We will help identify and connect with potential buyers, ranging from industry peers to private equity firms and multinational corporations.
Financial statements, legal documents, employee contracts, assets, and business information. We will guide you in preparing these documents comprehensively.
An LOI is a non-binding document outlining the basic terms and intent of the parties before detailed due diligence, helping align expectations between parties.
We will assist in optimizing your company’s value, negotiating terms, and developing favorable payment options to maximize value.
Common risks include loss of information control, unmet valuation expectations, and contract disputes. We will help manage and mitigate these risks through careful negotiation and preparation.
Depending on the scale and complexity, the sale process can take between 6 months to a year or more. We will work closely with you to ensure the transaction between you and the buyer is completed as quickly as possible, ideally within 6 months.
Review post-sale financial and tax planning, fulfill contractual obligations with the buyer, and plan for reinvestment or asset management post-sale.
It depends on your personal goals and long-term strategy. Selling the entire company maximizes immediate returns, while selling a portion allows you to retain control and stay involved in its development.
Develop a clear communication strategy, provide psychological support, and ensure employee benefits so that they feel secure and supportive during the transition.
Execute a transparent communication plan, maintain relationships, and clarify that services and products will not be affected during the transition.
Share the strategic vision, benefits of the sale, and the team’s crucial role to help them understand the value of the process.
Create contingency plans, learn from past experiences, and restart with new goals to keep the team prepared to face challenges.
Setting long-term goals and understanding the reasons behind the sale (such as asset diversification or finding strategic partners) will help you feel more confident in your decision.
After selling your company, you may feel proud that your efforts are recognized, but also experience emptiness and regret from no longer being involved. The financial freedom from a large sum comes with great responsibility to reinvest or contribute to the community. It's important to set new goals and consider the legacy you want to leave for future generations.