Sell-Side Advisory

GET INSIGHTS TO OPTIMIZE VALUE AND MINIMIZE RISK

You would like to lock in your gains and reduce or eliminate exposure in the event of a sudden industry or company downturn. Perhaps you want to take advantage of market trends to optimize shareholder return. As a result, you are seeking to generate a substantial liquidity event by selling all or a portion of your company to a financial or strategic acquirer. Whether it is the first and only time a business owner will embark on a sale process, or part of a series of exits by a serial investor, our advisors will run a seamless process with your ongoing input to achieve your goals.

The decision to sell a company involves a series of complex considerations, and no two situations are alike. Effectively market and cultivate interest for your business with Sikich’s support. We distinguish ourselves in our ability to:

Implement a disciplined, thoughtful process to maximize transaction value
Offer thorough, compelling materials that tell your business’s story to each potential acquirer
Manage sensitive matters and maintain critical relationships with vendors, customers and employees
Prepare meticulously for due diligence

As part of our sell-side service offering, our team will:

Create a realistic valuation range based on your financials, assets, transactions and competitor analysis.
Identify a universe of potential buyers and evaluate their compatibility with your company.
Negotiate to reach a desirable outcome on purchase price, as well as key issues such as employment contracts and non-competes.
Honor the sensitive nature of a transaction throughout by ensuring discretion and professionalism.