Matters of Importance to Business Owners

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During nearly four decades of providing merger and acquisition advisory activity, two questions are frequently asked by owners of companies.  First, what is the current market-based valuation of my company?  Second, should I decide to sell, how long will the process take?  The answers are the following: (1) Valuations should be determined by professional advisors with knowledge of the industry, market and the client’s company.  (2) On average, it can take from as few as 3 months to as long as 18 months to complete a transaction.

Kasper & Associates’ clients range from entrepreneurs to family operators who own manufacturing, wholesale distribution or B2B service companies.  The valuation is prepared to assist the entrepreneurs in their decision to sell or merge the company based on the following:

  • Owner’s desire for liquidity
  • Current “hot” merger and acquisition market
  • Desire to enter another venture
  • Burnout or boredom
  • Age
  • Health
  • Family issues
  • Partnership issues

Kasper & Associates’ clients most frequently appreciate having a firm working in their behalf that has a nationwide presence with investors and private equity firms.  Also, we have a reputation for being the strongest and sharpest in making sure business owners get the best deal the market allows when selling or merging their company.

Should now be the time to value your company in terms of market value as you are planning to sell or merge your company, let’s get acquainted.

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