The sale of a business, whether full or partial, is often the most important decision that business owners are generally faced with over a lifetime.
At FOCUS Capital Partners, we understand both the emotional and psychological impact on business owners of disposing of a business after creating it from the ground up.
FOCUS Capital Partners alongside the business owner initially establish & identify the needs and preferred outcomes being sought from a transaction. We then tailor a bespoke strategy and unique process to deliver on the requirements of the business owner.
The Strategy and Process is critical in evaluating a business owners’ options in advance of a sale. This includes ensuring that the business is prepared appropriately for a sale and it is an important step in aligning all stakeholders of a business in advance of launching a process.
Regardless of the sector or business type, FOCUS Capital Partners pride their service on working side by side with their clients to assimilate their knowledge & understanding about all aspects of the business. It is a hands-on approach with direct involvement start to finish from Directors and Associate Directors throughout the strategy development, marketing phase, due diligence, commercial negotiations, project management and final closing. We view ourselves as an extension of our clients team, on hand at all times to maximising the outcome from a transaction.
FOCUS Capital Partners is a member of M&A Worldwide, providing access to a global network of 49 offices throughout 36 countries. This network provides FOCUS Capital Partners with increased access to strategic buyers worldwide and global sector experts wich can assist in delivering a maximised outcome for our clients.
Want to prepare your business for sale?
Ensuring that your business is market ready is key to a successful M&A process. When building a business with a future exit in mind there are a number of key areas that should be considered. Focussing on these areas will help to ensure a positive outcome from an M&A process. To read the full article, click here. If it prompts some follow-up questions on how you can better prepare your business for a successful M&A process, please feel free to reach out to FOCUS Consultant, Owen Hackett at ohackett@focuscapital.ie.
Revolutionising financial transactions: Introducing cutting-edge completion mechanism
Completion mechanisms help to minimize risks and uncertainties in financial transactions, giving both parties more confidence in the transaction’s outcome. At FOCUS Capital Partners, we would highly recommend that a seller of a business should undertake a pre-transaction due diligence exercise to consider what issues may impact upon the potential equity value of their business.
To read the full article, click here. If it prompts some follow-up questions or would like to learn more about how we can help you design and implement effective completion mechanisms, please feel free to reach out to FOCUS Associate Director, Brian Barrett at bbarrett@focuscapital.ie.
Strategic Considerations in M&A Transactions
The structured sales process and bilateral approach offer distinct advantages in M&A transactions. Choosing between them depends on strategic assessment of company characteristics, market conditions, buyer landscape, and objectives. This article explores the two contrasting approaches: running a sales process and adopting a bilateral approach. To read the full article, click here. If it prompts some follow-up questions or would like to learn more about how we can help you sell your business, please feel free to reach out to FOCUS Managing Director, Alan Kelly at akelly@focuscapital.ie.
Benefits of Private Equity Partnerships
The increasing popularity of private equity partnerships in the Irish market can be attributed to the significant benefits they offer businesses. This article, explores the numerous benefits that private equity partnerships offer, highlighting their flexibility, an opportunity for a second bite, sector expertise, risk mitigation, leadership continuity, equity incentives for management, access to capital, and support in navigating growth challenges.
To read the full article, click here. If it prompts some follow-up questions or would like to learn more about how we can help facilitate private equity partnerships that can unlock your business’s full potential, please feel free to reach out to FOCUS Consultant, Eoin O’Keeffe at eokeeffe@focuscapital.ie.
Management Buyouts
In the realm of corporate finance and ownership transitions, one option that stands out for businessowners contemplating an exit strategy is the Management Buyout (MBO). For those desiring a seamless transition that keeps the business in capable hands post-departure, the MBO offers a strategic pathway.
To read the full article, click here. If it prompts some follow-up questions or would like to explore the intricacies of Management Buyouts and how it could be tailored to your specific business context, please feel free to reach out to FOCUS Managing Director, Donal Cantillon at dcantillon@focuscapital.ie.
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