Mergers and Acquisitions

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Fortune favors the prepared.

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The Federal Circle offers advisories to companies that are contemplating merger or acquisition.

• We do not act as an investment banker.
• Our engagements begin much earlier in the process.
• We assemble a team which is experienced in your space.
• It includes professionals who have built and managed companies, people who have filled senior roles on management teams and those who have direct, senior connections in your market.
• Our objective is to provide you with a brain-trust of highly experienced and influential professionals who can help you achieve your objectives while avoiding the pitfalls which can prove very expensive.

The Challenge: The process of preparing your company for sale or merger is complex and requires much advance work. The closing table is no place to learn the key aspects of creating value and avoiding the pitfalls that erode value.

The negotiations over business valuation are an integral part of any M&A transaction. Preparation will allow you to be in a much stronger position to defend your valuation.

Our Approach: TFC provides the essential and timely information and practical knowledge you need to successfully prepare for and navigate the M&A process. We shown you how to develop strategic value which will survive the negotiation and closing process. We help you to maximize the return for you and your stakeholders.

Our engagements begin with a through assessment of the current condition and potential of your company. We focus on such issues as:

• Depth, strengths and weaknesses of your team
• The present and future revenue with an emphasis on recurring revenues and free-and-open contracts
• Your revenue pipeline
• Product diversity
• The intellectual property, competitive advantages and in-process development
• Your customer diversity and the strength of your client relationships
• The company’s internal accounting, controls and forecasting
• Strategic alliances – both current and potential
• In-house industry expertise
• Strategic plan
• Capitalization table
• Investor participation and controls
• Likely acquirers

We help you create value which will survive the negotiation and closing process. Contact us for an initial consultation.