M&A Process Timeline

M&A Process Timeline

Total time required for M&A Process is 6–8 months

1

Initial Due Diligence

Est. Time 6 Weeks

Preparation

  • Review the business, financial results and prospects
  • Draft confidential information memorandum used to solicit initial “Indications of Interest”
  • Concurrently begin to prepare diligence materials
  • Identify and screen potential buyers
  • Position the Company to maximize value to specific buyers

2

Marketing

Est. Time 6 Weeks

Marketing

  • Approach buyers, execute confidentiality agreements and distribute offering materials
  • Solicit Indications for Interest
  • Prepare management presentation
  • Concurrently finalize preparation of diligence materials for dataroom

3

Investors Diligence

Est. Time 6 Weeks

Due Diligence

  • Conduct management presentations
  • Open dataroom and commence due diligence
  • Develop and distribute purchase agreement
  • Solicit final offers (LOIs) from interested parties

4

Closing

Est. Time 8–10 Weeks

Negotiation

  • Negotiate Letters of Intent (LOIs) and choose the right partner at the best price
  • Facilitate confirmatory due diligence with ultimate partner
  • Negotiate final structure and contract terms of purchase agreement
  • Obtain necessary approvals
  • Close transaction

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