Maximizing Company Value at Exit

Over the next five years an unprecedented number of businesses between $5M and $100M will be sold as the baby boomer business owner sells to provide owner liquidity for retirement. It is estimated that well over 1,200,000 businesses of that size will be sold in the years 2012-2014 alone.

Most private businesses are established and run in order to provide a comfortable lifestyle for the owners and jobs for loyal employees. They are not run with the goal of generating maximum value in a sale. However, most of the wealth of the business owner is contained with in the company.

The Mead Consulting Group has developed processes that get a company ready to sell at maximum value by helping to make the business attractive to a range of buyers.

What determines the value of your business...to others?

• Solid performance history.
  • History of improving revenue.
  • History of improving cash flow.
• Capable management team.
• Strategic growth opportunities.
• No "gotchas" (no surprises during due diligence).

Unlocking maximum value.

• Estimating current business value.
• Improving customer profitability.
• Enhancing revenue growth.
• Evaluating and improving management.
• Resolving potential due diligence issues.

The MCG approach generated as much as $17M in increased selling price for a $50M revenue company in 15 months.

Investment banking firms routinely recommend MCG to clients and prospects that want to increase value before selling.

How ready is your business? Click here to take a self-assessment. Download this questionnaire, complete it, save it, then attach the file to an email and forward it to us at info@meadconsultinggroup.com.

To learn more, click here to visit our publications sections (see the category "Maximizing Your Value at Exit") and read "Baby Boomer Business Transition Bubble", "It's Time to Get Ready to Sell" and "Bridging the Value Gap".