Acquisitions & Mergers/Exits
Tom understands that mergers and acquisitions bring tremendous opportunity; they also bring challenges. You have to make sure you are doing a merger or acquisition for the right reasons, plan for it, and execute like crazy. Tom can help you think through the reasons for making the decision, identify targets, estimate value, and integrate post-closing. Sometimes it’s hard to keep a clear head and avoid “deal fever;” sometimes not making the deal is the best choice. Tom can provide an objective and impartial perspective on how to achieve your goals. He has experience sorting through the complexities associated with mergers and acquisitions, and he can help with accountability so that your transaction proceeds smoothly and produces the desired results.
Exit Strategies and Liquidity Events
Every good business plan includes an exit strategy, and sometimes all that is needed is some help putting it into practice. Sometimes, exit strategies need to change along with the changing business. Tom can help you design your exit strategy to reward the founders and shareholders while positioning the company for success post-closing. It may be that the best exit strategy for you is acquisition by another company. Tom can work with you to understand your company’s perceived value to potential buyers. A successful business is an attractive one, and he knows how to plan and execute liquidity events that will maximize the value you and your investors receive for the company you spent your life building. A well-executed exit strategy is a well-deserved victory celebration for you and your investors, and provides a bright future for your employees.