Vendors
If you have a business or business assets (a client bank for example) to sell then Kingmakers can assist you in a number of different ways. Our services are flexible allowing clients to 'dip in' where they feel they need assistance.
Business preparation
This may be a question of preparing the type and style of documentation a prospective purchaser will require, or it may be a question of Kingmakers working with a business over a period of time to enhance the overall value of the business prior to a sale.
Valuations
The old adage still rings true today 'a business is worth what someone is prepared to pay for it' and as this is the case valuations will differ between prospective purchasers. Kingmakers can give you an indication of what your business might be worth based on our extensive experience of the current market.
Introductions to buyers
Kingmakers can identify and introduce you to a range of potential buyers, giving you a choice and a range of different structures and valuations to choose from.
Negotiations to 'heads of terms'
The very best negotiators are the one's negotiating on behalf of someone else and this is where Kingmakers comes in. We can negotiate on your behalf as we are aware of the various tactics employed and can guide you through the maze of terminology, arriving at the point where both parties are in agreement as to the basis of the arrangement (heads of terms). We can also provide guidance as to the content of the heads of terms.
Help with financial due diligence
Kingmakers can provide you with guidance as to what is involved in the process, what the purchaser is likely to look for and how to prepare all the necessary documentation.
Help with legal due diligence
The efficient interpretation of the purchaser's legal documentation is down to your lawyer, but Kingmakers can usually speed up this process. We can also assist with the inevitable 'sticky' clauses that almost always appear.
Final negotiation and closing
There will always be some final negotiation based on the results of the due diligence and we aim to make sure you achieve the best possible outcome.
Logistics
The sale of a business is a significant logistical challenge for the most organised individuals and we aim to assist with the provision of easy to follow procedures and checklists. Our experience means that you should not miss anything throughout this complex process.