Identify Counterparty

For each seller, the answer will be different. What are the characteristics of a good buyer? First, let’s start with the understanding what the vendor wants — at least that’s our approach: For some, this is the best price. For others, they want to ensure...

How to find our counterpart

We have chosen the theme of identifying our counterpart in a financial transaction. What makes a good “match” between a buyer and a seller? After careful consideration, we will divide our criteria between the quality of the match and the quality of the...

Qualifying buyers

The qualification is different for an individual or a company. For companies, it is a question of seeing the strategic interest first. In terms of size, a target may be too small for an acquirer, this is normally the case when it represents less than 5-10% of the...

Qualifying prospective buyers

Once a potential buyer has been identified, it is a question of validating their level of interest. The buyer begins by receiving a summary of the transaction, the main points are the industry, geography, and the size of the company, thus the transaction. Certain...

Information sharing – what and when

During the process, once the parties have met and there is affinity and mutual interest, the requests for information and documentation begin. It is not uncommon to see an enthusiastic buyer wanting to get all information to make sure they understand everything well...

What is your business worth?

Aspects of business valuation include: Basic principles How to calculate EBITDA Which multiple to use Adjustments after the closing How to evaluate a business? The question often comes back to us, and answers are multiple depending on who evaluates, for what reason,...