Seller by CLOSE
We provide expert advisory for business transitions, whether through company sales, strategic partnerships, or internal buyouts, while maintaining strict confidentiality throughout the process. Our sell-side M&A services help businesses prepare for sale, find the right buyers, and maximize valuation while ensuring smooth due diligence and transaction closure. We also structure and negotiate partnerships and joint ventures to drive long-term growth. For family successions and employee buyouts, we facilitate leadership transitions, secure fair valuations, and optimize legal and financial aspects to ensure stability and continuity. All transactions are handled with the highest level of discretion and professionalism to protect sensitive business information.
Our Process for Sellers:
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Strategic Framing
In-depth analysis of the strategic, financial, tax, and family objectives of the shareholder(s). Clear definition of the transaction scope (full or partial sale) and precise identification of the targeted buyer profile.
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Identify Weaknesses
Comprehensive diagnostic review to detect elements that could negatively affect valuation or create transactional risk. Delivery of a concise report with prioritized improvement measures.
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Correct Before Exposure
Targeted implementation of corrective actions designed to enhance valuation and secure the transaction before approaching the market.
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Structure Information and Valuation
Normalization of financial statements, company valuation, preparation of the anonymous teaser and Confidential Information Pack (CIP), definition of the go-to-market strategy and transaction timeline.
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Launch Process and Competitive Tension
Confidential outreach to selected buyers, management of NDAs, distribution of the CIP, collection of indicative offers, selection of a shortlist, and organization of a competitive bidding process to maximize price and buyer quality.
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Secure the Due Diligence
Organization and management of financial, tax, legal, and operational due diligence, including data room coordination and centralized handling of information requests.
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Closing
Support throughout SPA negotiation and finalization, transaction structuring, regulatory management, coordination of financial flows, execution, and payment follow-up.
