Recent economic changes have turned the business merger and acquisition world upside down, including general economic challenges, an overhaul to the commercial lending market, business failures, global economic changes, and an aging workforce with fewer clear successors available. Partner Bill Komisar heads up our M&A Services Group with over 25 years of experience in helping business buyers reach their dreams, business sellers make the most of their sweat equity, and merging companies maximize their potential.
Komisar Brady was formed 50 years ago when small businesses were virtually all family-owned and expected to stay that way for generations. Our firm and experienced professionals have seen social, economic, and business changes that significantly affect the world of business mergers and acquisitions. We use this experience to help buyers and sellers plan appropriately, exercise due diligence, and understand the roller coaster they may ride in the process to buy, sell, or merge.
On the buying side, we work closely with prospective buyers and other professional advisors in the entire due diligence process. No one advisor can know all aspects of any business acquisition; therefore, our key is to serve the integral role of helping buyers exercise due diligence, including:
Financial projections to assess reasonable expectations
Securing financing
Assessing selling company’s financial records
Tax planning
Management information systems
Key employees and their roles in the business’ success
On the selling side, every business is at a different stage in its life when its owners begin to consider succession planning or the prospect of merger. We have extensive experience in many industries with companies of all sizes in helping maximize value for business sales. We also often work closely with long-time clients in merger situations to identify and help preserve long-term intentions for business owners and management.
Every business owner wants to see their business succeed after they retire. Because of our close involvement with our business clients and commitment to their success, we also often continue as CPA for the business after a sale or merger.
Whether it is a business sale, acquisition, or merger, our focus is on protecting our clients’ interests and ensuring that the business continues to be successful after the transaction.
