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Learn how we execute a successful sale

Step through our business sale process by downloading our roadmap and examples of documents used in an end-to-end business sale transaction. The files below are examples used to demonstrate the business sales process and do not relate to a real company.

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Roadmap
Roadmap
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Confidentiality Agreement (CA)
Confidentiality Agreement (CA)
.PDF
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Engagement Letter
Engagement Letter
.PDF
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Request for Information (RFI)
Request for Information (RFI)
.PDF
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Valuation
Valuation
.PDF
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Buyers List
Buyers List
.PDF
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Working Capital Analysis
Working Capital Analysis
.XLSX
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Marketing Flyer
Marketing Flyer
.PDF
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Information Memorandum (IM)
Information Memorandum (IM)
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Non-Binding Indicative Offer (NBIO) Comparison
Non-Binding Indicative Offer (NBIO) Comparison
.PDF
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Term Sheet
Term Sheet
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Settlement Schedule
Settlement Schedule
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How we sell a business

Education

2 Weeks

We learn about your business and industry so we can position the company for a sale.

  • Explain different buyer options, including trade businesses, private equity, and private owners
  • Prepare a valuation report about the business
  • Create a score card on the business and areas where it may need improvement

Preparation

4 - 12 WEEKS

It is essential to prepare a business for sale. A well prepared business will always receive more interest and, typically, a higher valuation. The process is complex, but we can guide you through it.

  • Working with your management team to find areas of growth or areas of weakness
  • Executing strategies from the valuation report
  • Assessing the level of normalisations and add backs (such as personal items relating to the owner)
  • Sourcing and compiling financial and commercial data, covering over 50 areas of data we require
  • Creating a 'kick off pack' including NDA, One Pager, and Information Memorandum
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Research

4 WEEKS

We undertake extensive research to understand the buyer pool and how your business is positioned in the market.

  • Research potential buyers that would benefit from owning your business
  • Speaking to buyers early in the process to get an 'early indication' of business value
  • Research who is buying and investing in businesses within Australia and globally

Marketing

6 WEEKS

Selling a business and achieving the best possible outcome for the owner requires finding the right buyer.

  • Contacting the most relevant buyers in the buyer pool
  • Sending proprietary documents and marketing materials to potential buyers
  • Managing enquiries and introductory discussions from potential buyers
  • Site tours (where relevant) and meetings with owners and management
  • Preparing a secure data room to provide buyers with everything they need

Negotiation

4 WEEKS

The terms of your business sale need to be favourable for you. We can negotiate effectively with all relevant stakeholders to work with you to achieve the best result.

  • Buyers send through a Term Sheet which includes conditions attached to the deal
  • Nash Advisory and buyers exchange data and modelling
  • Work with the owners to land on a favourable position regarding the Term Sheet
  • Signing of the Term Sheet

Diligence

6 - 10 WEEKS

Buyers will need to take a closer look at your business. This is a complex process which needs to be managed diligently.

  • An RFI (Request for Information) is sent by interested parties
  • Lawyers engaged and legal documents are drafted and sent through
  • Further Q&As and site tours
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Finalise

2 WEEKS

We ensure that you get the most out of a sale when it really matters – signing and cash flows.

  • Signing of key documents
  • Management of cash flows

Our business sales team

Selling a business requires a specialist approach and an expert team.

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