Some Common Pitfalls to Address Pre-Deal

Customer Concentration Could lead to a significant discount off of sale price if the selling business has one customer that accounts for 25% or more of its revenue. One way to bridge a valuation gap is for the seller to obtain an earn-out of a percentage of...

The M&A Deal Process

Timeframe: M&A transactions are typically at least a four-month process, six months is common, and eight months is long. Structure and Potential Buyers: Asset or equity deal An asset deal is a deal in which the buyer buys certain assets, and excludes certain...

The Fundamentals of a Deal Letter of Intent

A letter of intent is generally the first agreement a buyer and seller agree to and sign in a transaction.  It lays out the key terms of the deal, and for the buyer, it frequently includes a “no-shop” timeframe restricting the seller from selling or shopping the...