by The Bloom Report | 12 Aug 2024
Industry Commentary, Op-Ed
Be a more qualified Seller-be prepared!
One would not go into a business meeting (nor a social meeting, for that matter) without being prepared. In the M&A space, this principle absolutely applies to those desiring to sell their business, and its importance cannot be understated. A potential Seller that has its “package” organized and ready to go is a much more attractive target than the opposite. It’s a better “look” for possible acquirers, and that pays off typically with higher dollars and better terms and conditions.
What does this mean practically? The following is a non-exclusive list:
Purchasers who are interested in acquiring businesses are, during the due diligence process, thoroughly reviewing all legal, financial and operational aspects of a company. A suitor generally has to “sell” the proposed acquisition to its investors, directors and other stakeholders, and make the business case for the acquisition. A Seller wants to make it as easy as possible for the Purchaser to do so….and having everything in order is undoubtedly a big plus. Insiders of a Purchaser that have to “vote” on a deal, with a significant number of open issues, missing documentation, incomplete information, et. al. are simply not as likely to green light and move forward. Conventional thinking is that an unprepared/disorganized Seller is negatively correlated to the operations of that company as a whole.
We understand that companies like to manage the legal spend. But engaging legal counsel to review and assist in the legal side of deal preparation, is generally dollars well spent.
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