Exit readiness / preparation for sale

Exit Readiness/Preparation for Sale

Value erosion can occur for a period of 2 years prior exiting a company.

The business value is often mentioned without a clear vision, there may not be a strong growth plan, there's no clear track of performance, and the ability to separate may be challenging.

By the time this happens businesses aren't prepared.

We have proven methods to help businesses prepare for this possible moment.

Exiting the ownership of a business can be an emotional and turbulent time for most people.  Having objective advisors who can remove the unnerving uncertainty adds value and we tailor our advice to how close you are to the transaction:

• Exit readiness – 12-18 months before the transaction occurs we can help you identify the activities to be done so that any uncertainty is decreased and value is increased.
• Preparation for sale – When the transaction date gets closer, there are less options available. However, we can still help you through this process by helping you tailor the business to interested buyers and enforce the drivers that make the business an attractive investment.

Our experienced advisors can help you maximize value throughout the process.

• Enhancing value – helping you determine the relevant factors across all business aspects to help you enhance value.
• Presenting value – Helping you present how the business will generate value to each type of buyer.
• Articulating value - clarifying the positions of the business (commercial, operational, additional evidence, etc.) to help buyers obtain a better understanding.
• Defending value - reinforcing the story to ensure the buyers do not attempt to make any assumptions that can potentially erode the value.

Our services give you:

• Early preparation and identification of risks
• Planning and alternative exit strategies
• Strong leadership of the exit process, and well supported robust business execution and forecasts

Financial due diligence

Making the right investment decision can impact shareholder value.

To make an informed investment decision and generate value, you will need the following:

• An understanding of the target business
• Identification and understanding of key business drivers
• An understanding of all the relevant issues
• Clear analysis, conclusions and recommendations

Pragmatic and commercial reporting with a focus on key issues

We are here for you throughout the transaction process so you are alert of issues arising with no surprises. We provide critical advice on how to resolve issues build on experience from our professionals from other services. In fact, our most satisfied clients comment on the combination of financial due diligence with tax, commercial, operations, technology and HR insights.

Our international coverage, with Grant Thornton member firms in over 100 countries, allows us to support our clients on transactions both in the Israel and abroad.