M&A Talk: #1 Podcast on Selling a Business29 Juli 2024

For New Sellers: Building Rapport and Understanding Needs in M&A Deals

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The successful completion of an M&A transaction often comes down to the rapport that is built between a buyer and seller and how that impacts the ultimate deal structure. Investor Matt Bodnar offers rapport-building strategies and insights into the finer points of crafting a transaction's structure. He talks about the variables that go into an LOI, understanding and prioritizing the seller's objectives, goals, and desires, and how this knowledge influences the various components of the final deal structure.

What You'll Learn

Ways to Build Rapport: Tips on how to do this through actively listening, finding common interests, and understanding a seller's goals and pain points.
Different Perspectives: The value in understanding the seller's needs, desires, motivations, and objectives in order to structure a deal that works for both parties.
Deal Structure Components: An overview of components including cash, earnouts, seller notes, and rolled equity, that can be used flexibly to bridge valuation gaps.
Influences on Deal Structure: Examples of what can influence deal structure and the impact of different circumstances.

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