MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

Whether the economy is up or down, there are both opportunities and good reasons for shareholders to consider selling or acquiring.

For small firms, increased competition from larger firms may be impairing both current profitability and future survival. Larger firms must diversify their practice groups, expand the client base and bring in the best talent possible to make sure they are profitable, not just big. Firms with changing leadership may be considering management buy-outs or management buy-ins. In all cases, getting the right expertise and advice at the right time is critical.

Whether you are about to become a buyer or a seller – or simply want to better understand your options and be well prepared for what the future may hold – we can help with:

Initial assessment of the business
Identifying the key sources of ongoing value
Guidance in business valuation
Analysis of potential purchasers
Analysis of vendor’s requirement
Preparation of confidential sales memorandum
Negotiation of principle terms
Co-ordination of the team activities – management, accountants, lawyers

SBS Consulting was instrumental in the creation and implementation of our shareholder restructuring and buyout and as a result we had a smooth and painless transition.

Chris Hannah
Principal
Cricket Design Company Inc.

SBS played a key role in Mole White’s succession planning and successful merger with Cohos Evamy integratedesign, a fully integrated architectural, engineering, interior design, urban design and planning firm, with more than 400 people in offices in Toronto, Calgary and Edmonton.

Susan Mole, Rodger Mole, Marilyn White
Partners
Mole White & Associates Ltd.