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Avoiding costly M&A delays and deal failure
January 17, 2023 / in Exit Planning, Sell a Business / by Al Statz
No matter how motivated the buyer and seller, selling a business is always a challenge. There’s a lot that can go wrong, and deals can fall through at any time. Delays are one of the biggest problems contributing to deal failure. The longer the process drags on, the more likely it is that a) someone gets fed up and moves on or b) something big will happen, economically or geopolitically, that disrupts the deal. Here …
Deal Killers: Undisclosed Liabilities
January 17, 2023 / in Exit Planning, Sell a Business / by Al Statz
We have a saying: “Go ugly early.” When you’re selling a business, put issues on the table right away. Whether you have ineligible employees on your payroll, you just lost a client, or litigation is pending—be up front. For advice on exit planning or selling a business, contact Al Statz, CEO of Exit Strategies Group, Inc., at alstatz@exitstrategiesgroup.com. Exit Strategies Group is a partner in the Cornerstone International Alliance.
Exit Strategies Group Advises Parasound Products in Successful Sale
January 17, 2023 / in News, Sell a Business / by Al Statz
Exit Strategies Group, Inc. is pleased to announce that it recently served as exclusive M&A Advisor to San Francisco based high end audio manufacturer Parasound Products, Inc. on their successful acquisition by StarWarriors IV, a company controlled by David Sheriff, a serial entrepreneur with in manufacturing and supply chain management. Deal terms were not disclosed. Founded in 1980, Parasound has a long history of designing, producing and selling exceptional-value high-end home audio components to the …
Exit Strategies Group Advises on Successful Sale of MSM Inc.
December 15, 2022 / in News, Sell a Business / by Louis Cionci
Exit Strategies Group, Inc. is pleased to announce that it recently served as exclusive M&A advisor to the owners of Maintenance Supplies and Marketing, Inc. (MSM), a facilities maintenance supplies distributor serving Northern California, on their successful sale to BradyIFS, a leading distributor of foodservice disposables and janitorial/sanitation (“JanSan”) products. Deal terms were not disclosed. MSM owners Len and Lisa Polito along with Leigh Polito, Vice President of Operations expressed appreciation for the sale representation …
Deal Killers: Loss of Key Employees
December 8, 2022 / in Exit Planning, Sell a Business / by Al Statz
If you have certain employees who are critical to operations and would be hard to replace, take steps to secure them before a sale. Noncompete contracts can be one way to reduce employee defections. Take a look at your employee agreements, too, and ensure you have appropriate non-disclosure and “no raid” covenants. Give careful consideration to “stay bonuses” as well. Provide an incentive for employees to stay for a period of time post-closing. Talk with …
Deal Killers: An Ineligible Workforce
December 8, 2022 / in Exit Planning, Sell a Business / by Al Statz
If you run a business and you know you have ineligible workers on your team, you must disclose that in a transition. In limited cases, you may find a buyer who is willing to accept the problem and address talent issues after an acquisition. Unfortunately, if you’re selling your business to a strategic buyer (e.g. another company), you’ll find that the appetite for an undocumented workforce is generally low. Larger organizations don’t usually want to …
Operation clean sweep: Preparing your business for sale
December 7, 2022 / in Exit Planning, Sell a Business / by Exit Strategies
You’ve decided to sell. Now how can you get the most for your business? Real estate principles apply, so you’ll want to clean house and maximize your curb appeal. But that’s not all that goes into a successful business sale. You need to “clean up your act,” so to speak, and address some operational issues that may not have been a priority for you over the years. Clean up your financials. Many business owners run …
How to sell your business to a competitor
December 6, 2022 / in Exit Planning, Sell a Business / by Al Statz
When you’re ready to retire, or exit your business, you may think selling to a competitor is your only option. But competitors are seldom your best buyer. They’re rarely willing to pay top value because they’re already established in the market. They can’t see that your “secret sauce” is any better than theirs, so they try to strip away a lot of the goodwill other buyers might pay. Plus, selling to a direct competitor can …
Exit Strategies Group Advises on Successful Sale of Automation Inc.
November 28, 2022 / in News, Sell a Business / by Al Statz
Exit Strategies Group, Inc. is pleased to announce that it recently served as exclusive M&A advisor to the owners of industrial automation solution provider Automation Inc. on their successful sale to Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT). Deal terms were not disclosed. Founded in Minneapolis in 1981, Automation, Inc. distributes motion controls, robotics, machine vision, process controls, sensors, pneumatics, material handling and machine framing components from leading global manufacturers, and designs and builds mixed technology systems. …
Exit Strategies Group Advises Neff Power in Successful Sale
November 17, 2022 / in News, Sell a Business / by Al Statz
Exit Strategies Group, Inc. is pleased to announce that it recently served as exclusive M&A Advisor to St. Louis based automation solution provider Neff Power, Inc. on their successful acquisition by GCG, a portfolio company of private equity firm Audax Group. Deal terms were not disclosed. Founded in 1965, Neff Power is a fast-growing industrial automation solutions provider serving customers in 10 states. They distribute robotics, motion controls, sensors, safety, vision, pneumatics and other automation …
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