A business sale or acquisition is a complicated process that can take a variety of forms, such as a merger, exchange, or acquisition of stock or assets. Prairie Capital Advisors, Inc. offers complete merger and acquisition services. To gauge transaction viability, we begin with an objective and candid review of the company as it might be seen through the eyes of both the seller and prospective buyers. We assist throughout the entire planning process. Most importantly, we ensure the selling company has adequate infrastructure to support the company once the business owner leaves. We then present the advantages (and disadvantages) of the transaction and explain how it will affect both the owner and the company. Our advice is objective and based on thorough research and years of experience.

Our understanding and our experience of both the buy side and sell side criteria of the transaction process enable us to find the best match for our clients. We have ready access to corporate and individual buyers nationwide, as well as active leveraged buyout and brokering investor groups, based upon our established network of contacts. When the decision is made to sell to a third party, we will:

• Prepare a descriptive memorandum that will anticipate as many of a prospective buyer’s questions as possible. A brief and anonymous executive summary is frequently culled from the memorandum to give prospects a sense of the opportunity prior to the execution of a non-disclosure agreement.
• Prepare what we refer to as a "smart list." We identify the types of firms that might have a strategic interest in acquisition based on geography, product base, facilities or competitive interest. The smart list is then tiered and reviewed with the seller to determine if additions or deletions should be made.

We then marshal interest among buyers so multiple letters of intent are received at the same time. Prairie Capital Advisors will help you review the offers, understand their differences, assist you in choosing the best one and expedite the due diligence, legal documentation and closing process.