Our M&A Process
We advise business owners on the sale of their companies through a structured and competitive process designed to maximize outcomes.
Advising on the Sale of a Business
Merrimack Group advises founder-owned and privately held businesses on mergers and acquisitions, with a focus on representing sellers in strategic transactions.
We manage the entire sale process, from preparation through closing, working closely with owners to position their business, engage the right buyers, and negotiate optimal and high-value outcomes.
A Structured End-to-End Process
Why A Competive Process Matters
Most business owners sell a company once. Buyers are evaluating companies repeatedly.
A well-run competitive process can:
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Increase the number of qualified and interested buyers
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Improve valuation outcome
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Create leverage in negotiations
Preparation
Positioning the business, refining financials, and preparing materials
Buyer Outreach
Running a targeted and competitive process across strategic and financial buyers
Negotiation
Managing offers, structuring terms, and navigating key deal dynamics
Closing
Supporting diligence, documentation, and transaction completion
Guides and Resources for Business Owners
Merrimack offers useful presentations on preparing your company for a sale and how preparing years in advance to properly position your business can dramatically increase your valuation and interest from buyers.
What does it mean to sell your business? How does it work? We break down our standard, 6-month competitive sale process.
Download our Exit Planning Guide
Learn about our top 10 considerations for business owners to know when planning for an exit and structured sale process.
Our 25+ Sale Preparation Tips
See our full collection of tips you can follow 3-5 years prior a process to maximize valuation and ensure a smooth transaction.
Considering a Sale in the Next Few Years?
If you are evaluating a potential exit, our professional, experienced team is available to advise and share our perspective in a confidential conversation.
In a brief discussion, we can provide:
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Insight into current buyer demand for businesses like yours
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An initial view on how your company may be positioned
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Key factors that tend to influence valuation and deal structure
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What a potential process and timeline could look like
Moment with Merrimack
Every 3 weeks, we share industry research and insider insights on preparing for a sale, drawn from our experience advising technical product business owners through M&A transactions.