A Marketing firm was in need of meeting aggressive sales and growth goals, as well as acquisition guidance

The client is a marketing firm with a focus on delivering measurable marketing strategies that align with the client’s unique business goals. They employ a combination of digital solutions across channels to be the most effective in achieving desired outcomes.

Business Challenges

• Meeting aggressive sales growth goals, other than just organically.
  • Growing in service offerings requiring other knowledge and expertise
  • Finding and retaining talent in this competitive market
• Ownership lacks experience in acquisition, valuation and due diligence processes

Finance/Accounting Solution:

• Share expertise and experience in acquisition process resulting in a thorough and timely due diligence process, including deep reviews of financials, insurance and state registrations
  • Evaluate acquisition candidates and their ability to address the business challenges.
  • Perform valuation and financial modeling to ensure value of candidate and a fair purchase price
• Participate in meetings with the candidate and their attorney during the due diligence process and agreement negotiations
• Assist with financing of purchase, including a mix of securing debt and ability to use cash reserves
• Review legal documents for accuracy and completeness of financial information, including drafting of the letter of intent and the purchase agreement
• Assistance with post-acquisition accounting for smooth transition of new business and confidence in final working capital true up

What this meant to the company:​

• Confidence that the acquired company had quality clients, solid reputation and clean regulatory position for a fair purchase price.
• Successful acquisition helped the client gain international marketing expertise, new skill sets, and expanded client service offerings that should fuel their growth.

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