Why Buy with Pill Hill Partners
We specialize in market due diligence and can leverage our insights and relationships to help with target search acquisitions for private equity firms. Our focus is on objectively analyzing a wide range of markets to assess opportunities for generating cash flow and ROI, as well as strategic investments for market expansion or portfolio diversification.
Buy-Side Process
Deciding to Buy
Whether for cash flow or strategic market expansion, determining your goals for purchasing a company is an important first step to begin the process.
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Cash flow opportunities
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Market expansion
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Strategic partnerships
Gather the Team
Once you have decided to buy, the next step is to assemble the team of professionals who will assist you through the process and ensure a successful acquisition.
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Business Broker
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Accountant & Financial Advisors
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Attorneys
Determine the Market
Once you have your team in place, the next step is to determine what type of company or industry you are looking for, what it will cost to acquire one, and how much competition you will have.
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What industry or type of business do you want to be in
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The size company you are looking to acquire and can afford
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Current supply and demand in the market
Find the Right Fit
Once you know generally what you are looking for, the next step is to see what is available, or may be available, and determine the specific characteristics of a business and how they may align with your objectives.
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Evaluate past financials and future projections
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Determine current and anticipated personnel structure
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Make a market-driven purchase offer
Due Diligence
Once a target has been identified and an initial offer is presented, interested sellers will need to open up their books and records for detailed due diligence inspections.
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Forensic accounting to determine profits, losses, assets, inventory, etc.
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Market due diligence to project unrealized value and potential opportunities
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Sign a non-binding letter of intent with initial deal terms
Negotiate the Terms
With a non-binding letter of intent, the next step is to conduct exclusive negotiations and complete detailed due diligence before finalizing the purchase agreement.
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Enter into exclusivity agreement with the seller
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Complete detailed due diligence
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Determine type of sale (asset vs stock) and finalize deal terms
Close the Deal
Once all due diligence is complete and final deal terms are settled and board approval is obtained, the final step is to close the deal.
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Final paperwork is signed
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Expenses are apportioned
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Purchase funds sent to seller
If you have additional questions about how Pill Hill Partners can help you find and acquire a business, contact us now.