Sun Acquisitions

MARCH 8, 2022

One of the first questions a seller often asks is, “What documents are needed to sell a business?”. We’ve split the required documents as follows: A checklist of the legal documents needed to sell a business. A checklist of the financial documents needed to sell a business. Legal Documents Needed to Sell a Business.

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Sun Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Selling a business is a significant decision that demands careful consideration and meticulous planning. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur looking to move on to new ventures or a small business owner seeking retirement, selling a business can be daunting and filled with complexities.

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RKJ Partners

AUGUST 6, 2017

As investment bankers, RKJ Partners interacts daily with business owners and understands many of their concerns. In our latest blog installment, we address common questions of business owners relating to the sell side M&A process. How important is confidentiality and how can it be maintained during the process?

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Sun Acquisitions

OCTOBER 5, 2022

If you came to this article it’s likely you are looking to sell your business fast. But what is the timeline for a fast business sale? 54% of brokers say it takes anywhere from 6 to 11 months for a business to sell. The United States Small Business Administration puts the timeline at 24 months (2 years).

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RKJ Partners

AUGUST 6, 2017

As investment bankers, RKJ Partners possesses a breadth of knowledge and experience in advising buyers on business acquisitions. In our latest blog installment, we define and outline the key elements involved in valuing a target company. What is Valuation?

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Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

This M&A business will drive you crazy. It’s more like a sport than a business. Now neither of these businesses was performing anywhere close to their potential, so it’s fair to say that they likely had a bit of “hair” on them. In the public markets, the use of public auctions for business sales is commonplace.

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RKJ Partners

AUGUST 6, 2017

Due diligence in the context of a business sale is the process that a buyer goes through to verify that the representations about a company made by a seller are materially accurate. Buyers seek to satisfy themselves and their stakeholders as to the current condition of the business, thus reducing the chance of any post sale surprises.

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Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 13, 2023

That’s when the buyer goes through all of your company’s financial statements, employee contracts, supplier and vendor agreements, licenses and permits, rental and lease agreements, intellectual property and the like to help them determine if they are buying a solid company at a fair price.

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The M&A Lawyer

AUGUST 31, 2015

However, successful asset sales require quite a bit more than a pair of tweezers and steady hands. Among other things, they require a well-crafted Asset Purchase Agreement (APA). Today, I’ll turn my focus to Asset Purchase Agreements. I discussed SPAs in a prior post. However, they do differ in many material respects.

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The M&A Lawyer

AUGUST 25, 2015

The principal agreement governing such a transaction is typically a Stock Purchase Agreement (SPA), sometimes styled a Securities Purchase Agreement or simply a Purchase Agreement. Although agreements like these do conform to customary standards and structure, variations do exist. Preamble and Recitals.

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GillAgency

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

There are no short cuts to selling your business unless you are in dire needs. If that is the case, you must read our article – How to sell my business fast. The average small to medium scale business sells in 9 months. Exiting a business is most likely the single most important thing a company will do.

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Francine Way

JUNE 28, 2020

In this blog post, I will cover what a monthly / quarterly shareholder report would look like at a private mid-size company. To begin the report, there are typically five common updates in the monthly shareholder report: financial, sales & marketing, operational, technology, and legal updates.

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Cooley M&A

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

In a May blog post we discussed several initial observations regarding the dozens of M&A transactions that were signed prior to March 2020 and that were in jeopardy as a result of COVID-19. Sellers Face Uphill Battle in Obtaining Specific Performance.

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