Acquisition & Business Appraisal
The process of acquiring a company to build on strengths or weaknesses of the acquiring company. The end result is to grow the business in a quicker and more profitable manner than normal organic growth would allow.
The process begins with defining the type of business that would make a good acquisition. Once defined the target business is approached and if interest is shown due diligence is performed to ascertain the financial condition of the business.
When the financial terms are agreed upon, and the contract is signed the merger portion of the acquisition begins.
Market Strategies
A single acquisition refers to one company buying the assets and operations of another company.
Split and Sell "Split and sell" acquisitions involve buying an entire business in order to gain one or two pieces of the business.
Affiliate acquisitions
Businesses that use affiliates to sell and market their products may find themselves in the position of losing control of the marketing portion. Scenario the acquisition business may be forced by acquire such affiliate company .in rare instances the affiliate will gain so much influences that it can purchase the parent company.
Company Mergers
In the pure sense of the term, a merger happens when two firms, often of about the same size, agree to go forward as a single new company rather than remain separately owned and operated. In practice, however, actual mergers of equal don’t happen very often.
A purchase deal will also be called a merger when both CEOs agree that joining together is in the best interest of both of their companies.
Whether a purchase is considered a merger or an acquisition really depends on whether the purchase is friendly or hostile and how it is announced. In other words, the real difference lies in how the purchase is communicated to and received by the target company's board of directors, employees and shareholders.
Inquiry Research and Consultation
You will benefit from ongoing and direct access to our staff of experts to answer inquires, engage in market discussions, and provide consultation. A comprehensive understanding of your industry enables our team to provide customized, actionable information and advice for your individual business needs. Inquiries and consultation can be used to:
- Discuss industry developments
- Interpret research
- Understand the competitive landscape
- Assist with strategic planning
- Support presentation and business planning
Our consultants serve as an extension of your management, marketing, and research teams by providing knowledge and advice geared to your specific challenges and goals.
Appraisal Process
We have the expertise needed to provide our clients with clear, accurate and affordable business appraisals.
Clear
Accuracy depends upon the standard use of terms, methods, and disclosure of information, Therefore our appraisals are designed to be easily understood. No CPA are financial expert is needed to translate the report.
We use common business terms, step by step mathematical analysis and a complete explanation of each step in the process.
The end result is a logical and understandable report.
Accurate
Our market appraisal is the most accurate approach to determine a business value. Remember this old statement? An item is worth only what someone is willing to pay for it. By looking at business sales over many years and the business components that represent value, we can accurately determine the value of most businesses.
Affordable
By simplifying the appraisal method we are able to provide our clients with a better appraisal at a lower price.
We have devoted over many years to analyze business appraisal methods with the sole purpose of determining the key elements in businesses that contribute value.
This simplified allows a more affordable pricing of our services.
We believe in simplifying the method of business appraisals in order to make things even more practical and affordable for you our client.
