OUR SERVICES

Core Services to Vendors

Acting for Vendors - Establishment of Shareholders' Objectives

Analysis and evaluation of the business

Analysis of existing business - strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
Define the future strategic alternatives for the business in the hands of a new owner
Identify and evaluate all the company's assets, both tangible and intangible
Form a view of the value of the company in the hands of an ideal new owner

Marketing strategy and timetable for sale process

Prepare a summary of the company and its investment merits for use in early stages of marketing
Agree structured approach to release of commercially sensitive information
Agree form of Non-Disclosure Agreement

Purchaser Identification

Identify potential buyers based on analysis and evaluation of the company
Eliminate unsuitable buyers and rank other buyers in consultation with shareholders

Marketing

Information Memorandum

Prepare Information Memorandum which comprehensively describes the business
Relevant information included to reinforce key messages, omit non-essential data
Assess role and message of supporting appendices and collate all to be included
Focus on the investment attributes of the company for a new owner

Negotiation & Evaluation of Bids

Establish bidding procedures based upon the degree of buyer interest
Assist or represent the shareholders in negotiations with interested parties
Receive and evaluate bids
Liaise with solicitors in the preparation and negotiation of legal documentation, particularly the sale and purchase contract

Due Diligence & Completion

Advise on completion procedures, including letters of intent due diligence investigations and exchange of contracts
Monitor completion of the transaction and transfer of consideration