Starting and building a business is tough, but exiting can be even tougher.
Any owner of a private or mid-market company that is currently contemplating selling will want to first step back and contemplate the process. It is absolutely critical that sellers only sell for the right reasons. Just as importantly, sellers should only sell if they have a clear understanding of the value of their business. This factor makes obtaining a proper business valuation and correctly answering the question, “how much is my business worth?” essential. Additionally, sellers should appreciate the credit and capital markets and also be ready to deal with many other key factors such as technology, financial, operational and the human resource issues that may emerge during the transaction.
No doubt, this can be a complex and challenging endeavor. Owners and management need to focus squarely on the operation of the company and not a potential sale. Working with a professional business brokerage in Atlanta can help businesses focus on successfully managing operations instead of being distracted by the sales process. Working with VR Mergers & Acquisitions can give sellers a tremendous edge.
With long-term relationships with leading international strategic buyers and financial groups, VR offers its sell-side advisory services to the most discerning of clients around the globe. By leveraging a successful track record that spans six decades, our proven experience makes the transaction as effortless as possible, so that time is never distracted from operations.
Without placing any limitations, our general scope of expertise entails:
- Understanding your motivation and objectives
- Building the foundation for value, taking into consideration timing and market factors
- Preparation of “interest teaser”, offering memorandum, and management presentations
- Identification of potential strategic or financial acquisition candidates
- Negotiations of price, and structure for either a sale, partnership, or investment
- Managing of due diligence through proprietary VR confidential data room
- Working together with legal, accounting, and tax advisors
- Preparation and negotiation of the definitive legal documents
- Meeting conditions to closing and obtaining key third-party consents
- Helping facilitate the post-closing integration plan
The goal when selling a business is often to capture the highest value possible.
While a number of factors drive deal valuation – company prospects, competitive landscape, economic conditions, deal structure and tax structure – well prepared sellers that work with VR Mergers & Acquisitions, are better positioned to meet the challenges posed by potential acquirers during the transaction process.
Is this a right time to sell?
Schedule a confidential appointment with our agent and develop your exit strategy and prepare your business for sale.