Mergers and Acquisitions

Our M&A Process

There are multiple variables affecting the sale/purchase of a design firm:

• How should the fair market value of the design firm be calculated?
• How is the deal structured and what impact does the proposed structure have on current contracts and personnel?
• How soon do the sellers want to retire and does the seller or buyer have suitable replacements lined up?
• How long will the buy-out last and is payment of the purchase price contingent on post-closing performance metrics?
• What licensure challenges are present based on the structure of the transaction?

While every deal is unique, we approach each one in a similar manner:

1. We listen to and understand our client’s goals
2. We advocate without becoming a roadblock
3. We provide creative solutions and options during negotiations
4. We provide as much assistance as requested of us during due diligence and pre-closing integration planning
5. We collaborate directly with each client’s broker and tax/accounting advisors.

The structure and terms of every transaction are different because every buy and sell-side firm’s goals are different. We strive to maximize the value to our client in every transaction on which we work, with an eye on making the deal work long term.