We are honest and thorough and aim to build on the success of entrepreneurs seeking to exit from their current businesses. We understand that many vendors see both extrinsic and intrinsic value in their companies.
You can trust that we will deal fairly and straightforwardly with you in a genuine effort to conclude a transaction that makes sense for your personal interests just as we expect to earn your confidence that we will build on your legacy and treat your people and communities with dignity.
In the period leading up to the closing of an acquisition, our close investigation of the opportunity depends on conferring openly with the seller and his or her management team, which improves the exchange of ideas and information while helping forge trusting relationships. During this time, we carefully define a transition plan which typically involves the vendor remaining in his or her current role post closing for such amount of time to ensure a smooth change of management and ownership.
We know how to get deals over the finish line, even in the face of unanticipated obstacles that frequently arise, using open-minded and creative structuring. Each of our purchases has closed within the time frame agreed upon within negotiated exclusivity terms, without any financing conditions, and the strong relationships we establish with business owners extend beyond the dates of transfer.