M & A Consulting
Trine Ventures
A resource for consulting services tailored to the M & A space. Whether an acquisition or a divestiture, each deal is completely unique and requires a holistic approach to getting to the closing table.
Consulting Services for Small Businesses
Growth through Acquisition
An acquisition strategy is your plan for the purchase of another company that will result in accelerated growth for your business as a whole. The goal is to make the consolidation seamless and achieve a quick ramp up.
An end-to-end acquisition strategy can help guide the project stakeholders in their decision-making.
divestiture or Exit Planning
Consulting services tailored to businesses with an interest in divestiture. A roadmap to achieve goals to control the manner, timing and the deal itself.
A strategy for selling or transferring ownership of your business. Are you ready to retire, sell, or transition your business? The exit plan should be a key part of your business plan, as it affects valuation, funding, and future goals.
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a better way to evaluate your acquisition
Many sellers are unprepared for the rigor of a divestiture
The Principal Risks Facing a Buyer in the M&A Business
A comprehensive, highly customized service that serves as a powerful tool throughout the deal process.
See further and deeper into the current state of a business’s readiness. Spot key elements that many times result in failed deals, and avoid them. Conduct the sale with foreknowledge of potential issues and pitfalls
Key elements that can impact deal flow, include:
- Operations
- Capacity to scale
- Business practices
- Regulatory compliance
- Fiduciary gaps
- Tax filings
- HR issues
- Contractor agreements
- Sales agreements
- Retention strategy
- Sales strategy and customer continuity
- Working capital analysis
- Balance sheet review
- Financial reporting review
- Key contracts
- Service agreements
- DD preparation
These issues are for the most part addressable early and can prevent deal fatigue, issues with financing, adverse QofE process, seller anxiety and purchase price re-trading.
The Principal Risks Facing a Buyer in the M&A Business
Many sellers are unprepared for the rigor of a divestiture
The Principal Risks Facing a Buyer in the M&A Business
Market uncertainty has only intensified in recent years making transactions more challenging with respect to financing.
- Overpaying
- Risk management
- Financial accuracy
- Overvaluing the target company
- Customer acquisition cost
- Deal unknowns that become a successor’s liability
- Costs of diligence vs. potential for deal failure
- Sustainability of future growth
Many sellers are unprepared for the rigor of a divestiture
Many sellers are unprepared for the rigor of a divestiture
Many sellers are unprepared for the rigor of a divestiture
Seller's Pain Points
- Insufficient understanding of what factors drive both the valuation and timeframe of a potential sale.
- Lack of sophistication in preparation of financials or data room requirements.
- An emotional response to pricing the business.
- How to prepare for remorse, fatigue, trust issues.
The most important issues to address when grooming a business for sale are typically the most difficult for owners to identify and accept.
Consulting Services for Small Businesses
Strategy Consulting
Our team of experienced consultants will work with you to develop a solid business strategy that aligns with your goals and objectives. We'll help you identify opportunities for growth and create a plan to achieve success. Whether you're looking to scale through acquisition or divest your existing business, a sound strategy will help you be more successful..