Search Acquisition Process
What is Search Advisory?
Outsourced corporate development and deal origination services for private equity firms, family offices, strategic acquirers, entrepreneurs, and high net worth investors.
Pre-engagement
Timeline: Week 1-2
Agreement on the market capitalization/valuation of the existing business that is intending to do the acquisitions, foundation to determine which acquisitions might meet the return hurdle the shareholders require to justify an acquisition.
Engagement & Preparation
Timeline: Weeks 1-4
Develop a solid documented acquisition plan outlining why the business should make acquisitions, and what the desired outcomes are, articulate the M&A criteria in a Tear Sheet setting out the specifics such as company value, industry, geography, revenue, margins, growth, employees, etc.
Go-to-market
Timeline: Weeks 1-6
Use the above criteria to curate and identify an addressable market of potential acquisition candidates and respond to in-bound interest or Teasers from sell-side intermediaries.
In-market
Timeline: Weeks 1-8
This phase involves reaching out to selected companies that meet the criteria and commencing a dialogue with target organizations management.
Deal flow
Timeline: Weeks 8+
This phase involves on-going basis introducing prospects to the entrepreneur, leaving the evaluation, negotiation, and consummation of any transaction to the acquiring company, its principals and/or appointed agents.
Contact us
Book a complimentary virtual consultation to discuss your professional needs, opportunities, or challenges, brainstorming ways to help you succeed with your sell-side mergers and acquisition process.
