Company Sale
Company Sale
During the sale of a company the primary objective is typically to maximize both the sale price and the transaction security. In practice, the “structured sales process” has proven to be the most effective approach to achieving these goals:
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Key steps in the company sale process include thorough preparation—such as optimizing the tax structure and crafting a compelling information memorandum. The next phase involves approaching potential investors, ideally engaging multiple candidates simultaneously to maximize interest and create a competitive landscape.
PwC leverages its extensive global network of direct connections to strategic and financial investors. Company information is only disclosed after a confidentiality agreement has been signed. Based on the non-binding offers received, the most promising bidders are identified and invited to proceed to the next stage of the sale process.
Once selected, bidders enter a comprehensive due diligence phase, where they receive detailed information required to prepare binding offers. In the final stage, negotiations take place with the preferred bidder or bidders, culminating in the signing of the sale agreement and completion of the transaction.
Our Services
M&A advice for selling your company: We use our expertise and experience to manage the entire sales process end to end. This includes identifying and approaching suitable investors, preparing professional transaction documents and strategically optimizing both the sale price and transaction security to ensure a successful outcome.
Other transaction-related services: At PwC, we provide a comprehensive suite of transaction-related services in collaboration with our tax advisors and M&A lawyers. These services include designing the optimal tax structure, conducting company valuations, preparing detailed factbooks, and drafting and negotiating the purchase agreement.
Fit For Sale Check: Would you like to know whether you are sufficiently prepared for a company sale? Feel free to make a non-binding appointment with our transaction experts who will walk you though the key considerations. You can find more information here.
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About PwC as M&A Consultant
PwC is the leading M&A advisor with the highest number of successfully completed transactions worldwide. As a result we have vast experience in leading competitive sales processes and investor management. Our skilled team of industry and M&A experts has the know-how to successfully execute your company sale.
