Structuring an exit in challenging times
The global economic crisis is presenting a new set of challenges for the business owner seeking an exit as well as for the discerning buyer. Press reports indicate a larger than usual number of businesses on the market and a decrease in successful transactions as...
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When the world's greatest investor, Warren Buffet, deems the current market ripe for US$8 billion cash investments in two of America's blue chips (Golfman Sachs and GE) - even when the majority is engaging in panic selling and fleeing the market - it reinforces the...
read moreBuy/Sell Intermediaries
Acquisiti has had considerable success representing business owners when the time comes to sell. The process commences with the creation of a comprehensive Information Memorandum or Offer Document, after which likely buyers are targeted through the most appropriate...
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Acquisiti assists clients through the process of raising capital from the following sources: Private equity or venture capital investors Angel investors Primary and secondary debt providers Invoice financing/cash flow solutions. Our approach and established network...
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Did you know that 80% of business owners plan to rely wholly or in part on proceeds from the sale of their business to fund retirement? Did you also know that at current rates, only 20% actually find a buyer? Recent research suggests that only 20% have put a plan in...
read moreMarket Appraisals
"Business owners should have their companies valued each year to avoid any confusion and disappointment when it comes to setting a selling price..." (Business Review Weekly, September 2010) Do you want to know what your business is currently worth in the market? An...
read moreAndrew Cassin
Educated with a Bachelor of Business, Andrew commenced his consulting career in 1993. Since establising Acquisiti, he has been retained as a consultant by dozens of business principals, completed business sales & capital raisings and facilitated mergers &...
read moreSounding Boards
One of the more common issues affecting owner-operators of SME businesses is the lack of a sounding board for new ideas, strategic planning, performance concerns and management hassles. It can be very lonely at the top for the small business owner whose monthly board...
read moreTop 10 Tips for Preparing a Business For Exit
1. Sever the emotional connection. You should see your business as an asset that has commercial value, rather than a result of many years of blood, sweat and tears. 2. Clean up the balance sheet. You don't want to have personal assets and substantial contingent...
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