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SERVICES
Mergers
and Acquisitions
It takes
special skills to successfully position a company for sale
and maximize net proceeds for business owners. Fort Dearborn
Partners has served as investment banker in the sale of businesses
for a broad range of middle market clients. We understand
the sensitive family and employee issues that arise and the
importance of relationship building to align the interests
of sellers, buyers and creditors. We have the operational
skills to identify opportunities to improve profitability
and working capital management to add shareholder value. We
also know the extensive time and focus required to navigate
the complex sales process. Together with our strategic alliance
partner, investment-banking firm Westmoor Capital Advisors
LLC, we have the experience to guide owners through every
step of the transaction. Owners can count on our experts to:
Determine the owner's objectives at the outset;
Review the company's historical and forecasted financial
performance;
Understand the company's unique competitive strengths and
weaknesses;
Identify and implement profit enhancement strategies that
can significantly increase value;
Analyze tax issues to help achieve the greatest after-tax
benefits;
Establish realistic expectations by determining a range
of values based on current capital markets conditions and
recent industry transactions;
Develop a list of prospective qualified buyers;
Prepare an Offering Memorandum that highlights the company's
unique characteristics;
Contact prospective buyers and negotiate terms and conditions;
Advise owners regarding potential offers;
Assist in the due diligence process and review closing documents.
By understanding
the owner's objectives and staying focused on maximizing shareholder
and/or stakeholder value, we can help you weigh your options,
resolve issues, expedite the transaction and close the deal
with a successful outcome.
Tombstones:
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Comark
RHC/Spacemaster
Best
Kosher
Salerno
Foods
Advance
Dial Company
Xolox
Corporation
Bekins
Moving & Storage Co.
Arkansas General Industries
GBF Graphics
Bock West
Burgess Anderson & Tate
Fancy Colours
Scripture Press Ministries
Filko Automotive Division of
F&B Mfg.
Wizdom Controls
Willow Plastics
Levy Music & Video, a Division
of The Chas. Levy Company
C. Beck & Associates
Hartless Linen Service
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