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M&A Weekly Digest – December 30th, 2011

December 30, 2011 By Lindsey Perkins Wade

In this week’s M&A Weekly Digest, we offer definitions of common M&A terms, analyze a synergistic acquisition, and cover the 17 steps it takes to find an optimal buyer when selling a business.

M&A Terms

“As is true of most industries, the M&A industry has developed its own terminology, much of it confusing to uninformed business owners. In this article we thought we would demystify some of these terms so that you will have a greater comfort level when discussing the idea of actually selling your company. This will be especially true if you are considering selling your business without professional representation. Knowledge of these key terms will be critical.”

Click here for M&A terms.

Synergistic Acquisition: What You Need to Know about Optimal Buyers

In this article, author Carl Doerksen analyzes a recent acquisition in which a portfolio company purchased a complementary company. Besides discussing the acquisition in detail, he clearly defines what makes a complementary company.

Click here to read the full article.

Selling a Business – The 17 Steps It Takes to Find an Optimal Buyer

There are generally 17 steps you will have to take to close your deal. For a graphic representation of this, click here for the full article.

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About Lindsey Perkins Wade

Lindsey Perkins Wade is managing editor of The Private Business Owner.

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