Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Buying and Selling a Business: Getting a Premium Price for Your Company

Allegiance Capital operates very differently from other investment banking firms. We invest considerable dollars into developing buyer research to identify better-quality acquirers for the companies we sell. However, our research findings must go beyond finding a quality acquirer – we endeavor to lay out why the target acquirers are ideally suited to buy the selling company that Allegiance Capital represents.

Here’s an example:
Allegiance Capital took on the sale of a chemical company that was in financial trouble and was being pressured by its bank. Our client owed its bank $14 million in principal and $3 million in interest. The bank valued the business $23-26 million. It was easy for Allegiance Capital to uncover several good acquirers who would offer from $18-23 million for the business. However, through the exhaustive research, we identified a Western European acquirer that was a unique match for the client. Due to the rising value of the Euro, cost of manufacturing certain chemicals was considerably more expensive in Western Europe than in the U.S.  Freight rates had tripled, and the European firm had lost its competitive pricing edge because the cost of shipping its chemical products to the U.S. had soared. It needed to produce products in the U.S. By acquiring our client’s company, the European buyer obtained a manufacturing facility that was immediately available. The acquirer maximized this under-utilized facility, and also picked up additional product lines in the transaction. The European acquirer paid $33.5 million for the business.

Somewhere, an acquiring company that will pay premium price for your company is waiting to be discovered. Allegiance Capital will find them for you. When we do, the groundwork is laid for an exceptionally successful transaction where everyone wins.

To learn more about Allegiance Capital Corporation, Private Investment Banks in Dallas, or Business Advisory Firms in Chicago,  please visit www.allcapcorp.com 

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

5 Tips for Selling Your Business in Dallas and Chicago Markets

The sputtering economy is actually a benefit for those business owners with growing profits and an interest in selling. This is because there are fewer attractive companies for buyers to acquire in Chicago . The M&A market in Illinois is heating up and good companies that come to the market now are receiving high valuations if they can connect with the right buyers. The following information contains 5 key tips to consider in the process of selling your business.

1. Deciding to Sell- First and foremost, you must be fully ready and determined to sell your business in Illinois. Ask yourself, “Why do I want to sell?” and “What will come out of this Sale?” If you have a definite answer to these questions, then it may be the time to sell your business.
2. Determining the right time to sell- Keep a keep a keen eye on the market. If your business is doing reasonably well in spite of the economy, then it may be an excellent time to sell.
3. Choosing the right investment banker Chicago - Choosing the right investment banker will enable you to meet your personal and financial goals and achieve a premium price. Past performance determines future success.
4. Identifying potential buyers- Work to find buyers that align with your culture and vision. Your investment bank should take the lead and create demand among several acquirers to ensure you achieve a premium price for your company.
5. Preparing the collateral- You have made your final decision to sell your business. To finalize the details and begin implementing the sale of your business, prepare all documents, reports and research that must be needed. Remember that you’re selling your life’s work and the collateral should represent that.

Now that you have the first five steps of selling your business and you have decided it is a good time to sell your business, it is important to do your research and find a quality Private Investment Bank to help you find and meet the right market for your business. Your business is a personal investment and a company you chose must know the market in and out to help connect you to the right buyers.