Beyond M&A - What Next - Beyond Exit
One of the most significant barriers business owners ask themselves, “What do I next Monday morning after I sell my business?” As part of our exit strategy consulting, we will help you devise a plan post exit. Through STS vast network, we have other investment opportunities which have great potential for you to consider.
Tax Consequences – Plan a ahead of sale
Our deep capabilities at every phase of the M&A life Cycle
What makes STS M&A service offerings different?
Anyone involved in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) knows every deal is different and the path to success is, by definition, always unique. Whether it’s your first deal or you’re an M&A veteran, our Services provides established strategies to build on and the expertise to help you create the unique approach you’ll need to achieve your vision and deliver the value you want from your deal.
How we can help you from STS
We have the depth of resources and capabilities to help clients at every step of the M&A life cycle—from strategy and analysis to integration and divestiture. We are able to capture the expertise M&A professionals operating globally & experienced specialists in business intelligence, buy-side, sell-side, finance, human capital, risk management, valuation, industry, and more. And we can provide it in a risk-intelligent, integrated approach, no matter where in the world you need us.
Why you choose STS
When you choose to work with us, you’ll be working with an advisor that is well-prepared to provide a consistent level of quality across the transaction life cycle—because deals are complicated enough without adding the complexity of working with different providers at different phases. Here’s a look at how we help clients in each phase of the deal.
Our Acquisition Process – Sell Side
Our philosophy has created a multiple step, how to strategy that culminates with the sale of your company. This proven method has been used to sell hundreds of businesses
As your business broker, the first thing in our how to sell your business strategy is to analyze your operation, finances, market potential and trends. We take that information and generate a business profile that represents your company in the most attractive way possible.
We identify the best possible price range to sell your company. This is based on solid facts, the condition of the market, projected growth, sales potential and the sale of similar businesses within your industry. STS Worldwide's experts apply sophisticated, time proven valuation techniques to ensure that your price is appropriate for the current market condition. The price must not be too high or too low. Yet, it must represent an attractive investment potential.
During the selling process, we utilize the latest technology to present your company to other business brokers and strategic buyers all over the world. This greatly multiplies the effort in your favor. With STS Worldwide Business Advisors, you have literally thousands of industry professionals selling your company, yet your confidentiality is always respected.
Our aggressive marketing program ensures your confidentiality and provides maximum exposure for your company. Your listing is placed in various industry databases, Internet sites, and publications which are constantly updated. We spend more money in advertising and marketing for buyers than anyone else in our industry.
We organize all necessary documentation and release information only as needed. We use limited information when advertising to maintain confidentiality. Then buyers are pre-qualified and required to execute a confidentiality agreement before receiving any sensitive information concerning the sale.
Our Buying Process : Buy-side
Buying a business is one of the biggest life decisions you will ever have to make.
You have made the decision to control your financial future by purchasing a business. Owning a business is the greatest way to build wealth and take charge of your own destiny. Congratulations for contacting STS Worldwide, you've selected the best in the industry! Now the process begins to help find and acquire the right business for you.
All buyers should meet their representative in person, however, if that is not possible due to distance, continuous communication by phone or email can be effective. We begin our process by gathering detailed information about you to establish your financial capabilities, your skills and experiences, and your personal life goals. This information helps us gain your commitment to the process and determine the best types of business to pursue. Once this is completed, we will start your search using considerable market basket of resources.
You won't feel comfortable making a decision until you understand what it takes to buy a business. We will explain the process and help you understand the realities of the current marketplace. You will learn how to use online forms, to search the Internet for businesses, to read Business Listing Information sheets, to understand basic valuation concepts, and to review our available opportunities.
Now the hard work begins. We will help you search for your business, aid you in signing confidentiality disclosures, get you detailed information on the business, and set up showings with the seller. We will refine your business search and visit opportunities until you decide on a business to purchase. If your search takes longer than a few months, you may need to return to the education step.
We will share with you our expertise in deal structure, by helping you draft a contingent offer on a business that you would like to buy. A purchase and sale agreement will be presented to the seller with a deposit of good faith held in escrow to demonstrate your seriousness. After any negotiations, you should be left with an executed contingent purchase agreement to buy a business.
This period is where you fully inspect the owner's representations are accurate. We will coordinate the efforts of your legal and accounting professionals and strive to satisfy all contingencies. If there is financing involved your application must be approved by the lender, proving that you are qualified for repayment of the loan.
Final preparations will be made for lease assignments, utility transfers, financing, merchant service accounts, inventory counts and any other last minute preparations to make the transfer as seamless as possible. Your acquisition will usually be completed by an attorney with the signing of several documents and the payment of the balance of the purchase price.
Transitional training by the seller may include meetings with employees and clients, technical education, computer updating, and other essential knowledge transfer. We will be available to assist you with any questions or post closing requirements you may have. Remember what you have learned throughout this process, because when the time comes, STS Worldwide will still be here to help you sell your business.
Many additional questions may arise during the buying process. Please do not hesitate to have us explain in detail any portion of this process. You will discover that, with STS Worldwide's assistance, you can have a successful experience purchasing and owning your own business.