IIIWhat sets me apart

I have sold a company myself.To private equity.

Most advisors know an exit from slide decks. I know it from the seller’s side of the table: at the end of 2022, after 35 years, I sold my software company to a private equity firm. I pass this experience on to entrepreneurs who are planning a sale.

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What no textbook teaches

Knowledge from the seller’s side of the table

The engagement

Six phases, at your side, not in place of your M&A advisors

  1. 01
    Early

    Exit readiness

    Setting up numbers, processes and organisation so the company works without its owner.

  2. 02
    Positioning

    Equity Story

    What story does your company tell a buyer, and does it hold up under scrutiny?

  3. 03
    Selection

    Advisors & buyer field

    M&A advisors, lawyers, strategic buyers or private equity: the right partners for your process.

  4. 04
    Review

    Due Diligence

    Go into due diligence prepared, while daily business keeps running.

  5. 05
    Closing

    Negotiation & closing

    An experienced eye on structure, terms and the points that really matter later.

  6. 06
    Afterwards

    Transition

    Your own role after the sale, the team, the customers, and the next chapter.

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How ready for sale is your company?

Six statements buyers check early. Tap the ones that are already true today.

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Nothing tapped yet. Be honest, buyers will be.

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Frequently asked questions

Before the sale

Do you replace my M&A advisor?

No. M&A advisors and lawyers run the process. I stand at your side as someone who has been through it as a seller.

When should I start preparing?

Well before the first conversation with a buyer. Many factors that affect the price can only be changed with lead time.

I’m not sure yet whether I want to sell.

Then this is the right time for a conversation. A company that is ready for sale is also a better-run company, whether or not you sell.

Is the conversation confidential?

Of course. With exit considerations in particular, discretion is the basis of any collaboration.

The best time to prepare is before the buyer calls.

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