Acquisition Process

Find the right match without wasting time or money.

Identifying the right business can be a long, time-consuming process, especially if you’re working on your own. SVA can streamline the process by finding the prospective business that fits your profile. We regularly update our research on businesses for sale.

You’ll find our understanding of the marketplace is also based on our strategic partnerships with banks, business brokers, attorneys and our own clients. These close-knit relationships allow us to find the businesses whose values and performance align with your objectives.

SVA’s Buyers Process:

Meet with SVA.

In our meeting, we complete the SVA Buyer Questionnaire, which helps us truly understand your objectives. We need to know your business background, the type of business you want to buy and if you have the resources required to complete an acquisition.

Keep in mind, any information you provide us remains strictly confidential. This confidentiality is essential to the process. It allows our clients to provide us with key financial information, which streamlines the matching process.

Identify potential acquisition candidates.

Based on your information, we then refer to our listings of businesses looking to identify potential acquisitions. Once again, strict confidentiality is maintained throughout the process.

Determine if the acquisition is right.

You now have a business you’re interested in buying. Next, it’s time for a thorough analysis – one not only assessing the financial status of the business today, but also financial projections for the future. You can rely on SVA to conduct a business valuation, due diligence and projections.

We also understand you may have the capabilities and desire to complete certain due diligence procedures and financial analysis yourself. We offer as much support as you desire.

Finding a lender.

Financing is a critical part of an acquisition, particularly in today’s economic climate. You’ll have access to the area’s most reputable and reliable financial institutions. Our long-term relationships with these lenders and the integrity of our review process, can greatly enhance your prospects.

Negotiations and structuring a deal.

With a thorough understanding of the potential acquisition and financing in place, you’re ready to negotiate.

There are many aspects to negotiating and structuring an acquisition – from the purchase amount to the terms of payment. Our expertise and experience allows us to understand the fundamentals of an acquisition and build creative solutions.