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One of the most resorted strategies to fund a business acquisition is using seller financing. Through this method, buyers and sellers can agree to a purchase price more easily, since this type of financing offers more flexibility and better terms than other M&A funding alternatives. What is seller financing for business? Seller financing, or seller […]
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What is due diligence in M&A? In Mergers and Acquisitions, due diligence is the process of doing in-depth research on the target business to verify the veracity of the provided information and the potential profitability of the business acquisition. The purpose of due diligence in M&A is to have all the relevant information about the
An escrow holdback agreement is one of the methods a buyer can use to protect himself after a business transaction.
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What is a horizontal merger? In M&A, a horizontal merger occurs when two or more companies at the same level of the supply chain join together to form a new organization. In this process, also known as horizontal acquisition or horizontal integration, companies are usually part of the same industry. How do horizontal acquisitions
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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) is the process by which companies transfer their ownership or consolidate with other business organizations with a strategic purpose. Put simply, M&A refers to the activities concerning the sale and purchase of businesses. What is a merger? In a merger, two or more companies combine to create a new corporate entity,
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A business purchase agreement, or business transfer agreement, is a contract that outlines the terms of the transaction when buying or selling a business. It is the final part of a business acquisition. The purchase contract includes closing details of the business sale, such as the price, the purchased goods, and certain representations and warranties
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Reaching an agreement on the purchase price can be one of the most difficult aspects of a business transaction, as it requires strong negotiation skills from both parties. When there seems to be no consensus about the final price, the parties can include an earnout provision in the agreement as a strategy to close the
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Buying a business involves a lot of risks that need to be analyzed before moving forward in the deal. To properly assess all the aspects of a business purchase you should conduct due diligence, but before entering deeper into the deal, it’s a good idea to prepare these 10 questions to ask when buying a business.
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Buying a restaurant comes with several advantages. By purchasing an existing food business you will have access to its equipment, existing brand recognition, and built-in customer base, which may translate into an immediate profit. However, purchasing a restaurant also comes with risks that may be imperceptible at first sight. Follow our guide to buy a
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