Mergers and Acquisitions

Buyer Advisory

Aspen is management’s partner throughout the acquisition process. We take the time to know our clients’ objectives and strategic direction and then structure and execute an acquisition plan. We have also served as an outsourced corporate development department for more active acquirers. Services include:

Develop a thorough set of target company criteria
Identify potential acquisition candidates
Contact target candidates and proactively generate interest in a transaction
Facilitate due diligence
Support contract negotiations
Provide financial modeling support for valuation including any potential synergies
Develop post-merger integration plans
Arrange for financing, if required

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Seller Advisory

Aspen develops and coordinates a comprehensive process designed to bring the best possible terms for our clients that desire to sell their business. We manage this process so that the company’s management will have the least amount of disruption and can continue to operate the company efficiently. Services include:

Review valuation expectations, structure, form of consideration and any other deal requirements with the owners and management team
Develop projection models and assist with audit requirements, if necessary
Perform valuation analysis
Carry out due diligence to prepare for buyer inquiries
Develop confidential marketing materials to be circulated to a carefully targeted list of potential buyers
Answer initial questions and coordinate management conference calls where appropriate
Facilitate the due diligence process of the potential buyers
Accept bids and work with the seller to select the best offer
Negotiate definitive agreements and coordinate closing

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