A free Masterclass specifically to provide business owners with the information and guidance on how to value and prepare their Companies for a future sale.
This Masterclass will focus on how to minimise the gap between Vendor expectations and Acquirers valuations.
By understanding how the sale process operates and what needs to be done in preparation, business owners can increase the value and saleability of their businesses and realise the price they hope for.
The Masterclass will cover:-
THE BASIC ESSENTIALS
Exit Options – MBO, BIMBO, MBI, Trade Sale or Financial Sale
Understanding Valuations – methodologies, price does not equal value
Deal Structures – explaining earn-outs, deferred payments and more
Tax Implications – structuring for tax efficiency
Due Diligence – what this entails and how to prepare
PREPARING A BUSINESS FOR SALE
What Acquirers look for in a target
Financial management/forecasting
What causes deals to fail
Strategies and tactics to increase value ahead of a sale
CREATING A FAVOURABLE SALE ENVIRONMENT
Competitive tension
Handling offers
Negotiations and what to expect
The different stages of a typical sale process
Avoiding “sellers remorse”
Life after sale
Date: Thursday, 30 November 2017
Time: 10am to 1pm (Registration at 9.30am)
Location: The Oxford Belfry, Thame, Oxford, OX9 2JW
Cost: Free; lunch & workbooks included