Selling a business
Selling a business is a business in itself. It is built with energy and enthusiasm. Your heart and soul are in it and that investment is almost impossible to express in money. Selling your business is therefore not only a rational process, but above all an emotional process of letting go and saying goodbye.
Good preparation is important to get the most out of selling your business. Part of that is preparing your business for sale. Want to know if your business is sales-ready?
What is my company worth How do you find the party that (h)recognizes your value?
The value of your business depends on many factors. Still, with market data and our experience, we can give a good indication of business value. But value is more than just money. For example, the value of your business is partly determined by what is valuable to you. That is often more than the price alone. We discuss this openly and honestly. We work together towards a plan in which you decide whether you want to say goodbye to your company 100% or whether you want to remain involved financially or as a member of the management or supervisory board. So you can be sure that your life's work is in good hands.
Help selling
your business? The sales process
What is important to you?
As an entrepreneur, you work day in and day out to grow your business, your team and your position in the market. At the same time, you think about the long term. How do you ensure that your business can continue even without you? And, of course, you have also thought about a possible sale of your company. So that you can distance yourself or even say goodbye, for whatever reason. This process is about letting go, but it also offers new perspectives. Because by selling your life's work, you can make room for other plans in your life. We would like to hear what ideas and plans for the future you have, so that we can guide you in the best possible way.
A matter of trust
Trust is the common thread in our daily work. Trust in yourself and in the people you work with gives confidence in each other and in the future. It is not there overnight, but grows because you invest in it. With Hogenhouck, therefore, you do not work with an intermediary, but with a confidant. We stand beside you in this special phase of your entrepreneurship. It is our mission to take you further, both professionally and personally. That is what drives and inspires us. That may sound 'unusual' in the world of finance, but we wouldn't have it any other way. You can rely on that.
Why sell a business? What do you want to achieve?
Selling your business is a big step, but it can also be a strategic choice to achieve your personal and business goals. Do you want more time for yourself and your family, create financial security, or make room for new challenges? Or are you looking for a partner who can further grow your business? Whatever your motivation, we will help you reach this milestone in a way that suits your needs and ambitions. Together we make sure that your life's work is in good hands and that you can take the next step.
Selling your business is a business in itself
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How does the sales process
Together we identify your needs and determine the right moment for a next step. Your company will be analyzed and the best partner selected, such as a strategic party or investor. By exploring all options and thinking beyond the initial ideas, your company will remain future-proof.
An information memorandum paints a complete picture of your company, including its history, business model and added value. With a substantiated story about past, present and future, you will attract the right buyer or partner faster.
Targeted parties receive an anonymous teaser to gauge interest. With positive responses, a confidentiality agreement is signed, after which the memorandum and process information are shared. Introductory talks and non-binding bids bring you closer to the ideal match.
We negotiate a letter of intent (LOI) with the most suitable party, which outlines the main features of the deal. Working with a lawyer, we ensure that everything is carefully recorded. This document forms the basis for the final agreement.
During the book examination, your company is thoroughly examined in financial, legal and commercial terms. We carefully prepare everything and set up a complete data room. Through tight direction and guidance, the investigation proceeds efficiently and without surprises.
The final step is to draft and negotiate the sale and purchase agreement (SPA) and shareholders agreement (SHA). This sets out the purchase conditions and guarantees. We accompany you all the way to closing to ensure the successful completion of the transaction.
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