Business Sales
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At certain points in the development of a business it may be appropriate to enter into transactions that result in a significant change to the business going forward.
The reasons behind such changes vary but it is vital that a business seeks good professional advice when considering such options.
Whether you have a one-off transaction in mind or if it is part of your long term acquisition or expansion strategy we have the expertise to ensure that your deal happens, on time and at the right price.
Buying or selling a business represents a significant challenge for the management of any business. Our involvement at an early stage is advisable to ensure you are properly prepared as this is fundamental to the success of any business sale or acquisition deal.
Acquisitions
Haslers Corporate Finance LLP can act as lead adviser when you want to grow your business through acquisition, advising on strategy and guiding you through the process from conception to completion. Equally, we can step in at any stage and help to:
- agree a strategy for approaching targets
- advise on pricing and structure
- minimise the tax effects
- assist with the preparation of your business plan and a financial model
- advise on raising capital and on any associated funding for the deal
- represent you in negotiations with the vendor
- coordinate the work of other professional advisers
- liaise with your legal adviser to minimise your exposure to
- warranties and indemnities
Selling your business
We always seek to protect and improve the vendor's interests both in terms of value today and responsibilities following the transaction. Our principal tasks during a disposal will be to:
- agree your personal and business goals and timetable
- help groom the business for sale
- identify potential acquirers
- prepare the information pack for circulation to selected potential acquirers
- market the business to interested parties
- obtain indicative price offers
- obtain confidentiality letters
- shortlist selected potential acquirers
- agree exclusivity with a preferred acquirer
- assist your legal adviser to finalise the legal documentation
- represent you in detailed negotiations
Why choose Haslers?
We have considerable experience in advising and supporting clients in the planning, negotiation, and completion of acquisitions or disposals.
We will help you to discreetly identify target businesses, explore a range of financing options, raise and structure the finance, conduct negotiations on your behalf, undertake due diligence and liaise with other professional advisers as appropriate.
Most importantly, we can manage the whole deal process on your behalf allowing you to remain focused on running your business.
For more information please contact our Corporate Finance Team.
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