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Articles of Interest Written by the Partners of Sun M&A
Key Strategies to Build Value and Make Your Company More Marketable
Tue, Aug 24th, 2010
At some point you are going to want to exit your business and monetize the investment by selling, recapitalizing, or merging. The core consideration is not whether you will be ready, but will your business be ready?
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Seven Drivers to Maximize Value in the Sale of Privately Held Companies
Wed, Aug 4th, 2010
At this point you have put in years of “blood, sweat, and tears” to get your company to the point it is at today. If you are considering a sale or planning for an exit, it makes sense to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of your company and adjust certain items to yield the best possible value on what is likely your most valuable asset.
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The Use of a Letter Of Intent in a Business Sale
Mon, May 17th, 2010
A Letter of Intent ( "LOI" ) is a preliminary agreement entered into between a buyer and a seller summarizing the negotiated and agreed upon transaction terms & conditions. Most LOI's clearly state that the document is non-binding on the parties and is intended to serve as an outline of the key business terms to be incorporated into a Definitive Purchase Agreement and other ancillary documents.
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Due Diligence
Sat, May 1st, 2010
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 as to the current condition of the business, thus reducing the chance of any post sale surprises.
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