Buy or sell a company?
Are you about to buy a company, or planning to sell your own company soon? Be sure to obtain specialist advice.
Buying or selling a company is a complex process. From valuing the business, holding negotiations and conducting a due diligence investigation all the way to completion of the transaction to the satisfaction of all parties, Buttonwood will be happy to support you throughout the entire process.
Buying a company?
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Creating a profile
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Creating a profile
When acquiring a business, a good search profile is crucial. This document will act as a guideline in your search for a suitable company to take over. You might want to consider the following criteria: is a stable financial situation important to you, or are you more focused on potential for growth? And how can you be sure that the company to be acquired is a good match for you? Rely on Buttonwood’s advisors for expertise in all these issues.
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Conducting a due diligence investigation
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Conducting a due diligence investigation
We will help you plan your strategy, draw up a detailed search profile and approach potential candidates. Then we will conduct a thorough business analysis of the target. Since the other party often brings in an advisor too, an extensive valuation and a due diligence investigation are usually part of the process.
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Sealing the deal
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Sealing the deal
Buttonwood offers entrepreneurs professional support in buying companies. Because they have supported so many transactions, our advisors know the market through and through, and they are in daily contact with entrepreneurs in SMEs.
When should you sell?
Want to sell your company?
You want to sell your business, but when is the right time? Is it still too soon, or is your company ready now? Should you grow some more first? Preparation and potential for growth are crucial to a successful sale. Future growth opportunities make your company more attractive and increase its value. If all the opportunities have been exploited and growth is levelling off, interest often wanes. Let Buttonwood’s experts help you pinpoint the perfect moment.
What is my company worth?
With the help of our valuation tool, we can give you an indication of the value of your business. We look forward to exploring the details with you.
Example of a business acquisition
If an entrepreneur wants to cease their activities, we look for the most attractive solution: selling shares (a share deal) or selling assets (an asset deal).
If you choose a share deal, for example, we start by valuing the shares, identifying any business risks, analyzing opportunities and so on. Once the parties have reached an agreement in principle, an LOI is drawn up. Then the due diligence investigation begins.
If the seller has any questions, we provide the necessary explanations and take the burden of those doubts off the seller’s shoulders. Then we draw up all the necessary transaction documents. Our task is only done when the entire transaction is complete.
