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Sell-Side Process

Most investors analyze potential targets through an information memorandum or "book." The book is simply a description of the company's history, operations, financial condition, market and potential growth opportunities. Creating a strong book which attracts interest is not so simple and we spend significant time and effort to create a unique, one-of-a-kind representation of the company you've worked so hard to build.


  • Interview management
  • Develop and rank potential targets
  • Create information memorandum
  • Prepare outbound financial projections
  • Determine potential tax and sale structure
  • Execute confidentiality agreements
  • Build on-line data room
  • Contact potential targets and others in investment banking marketplace
  • Distribute memorandum
  • Evaluate indications of interest
  • Select groups to meet management
  • Prepare management presentations
  • Conduct management presentations
  • Facilitate preliminary negotiations with preferred partner
  • Evaluation of options against goal
  • Negotiate letter of intent

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