Expert Advice for Sellers
 Conquer A Complex Process

CEOs and senior executives must develop, then implement the best strategic decisions. It is not surprising that a strategic decision to sell a business must be followed by a tactically sound and comprehensive implementation process. This complex process demands multi-functional expertise in tax, finance, accounting, law, marketing, negotiation, transaction structuring, business operations and, most importantly, people management. Meracq's professionals have this expertise. Meracq’s principals have played key roles in the divestiture and acquisition of more than 50 companies with cumulative transaction values of $1.5 billion. This means that you can rely upon Meracq's experience to help guide you through the marketing and transaction maze, and match up Meracq’s experience against the experience that buyers are sure to bring to the negotiating table. Ask about our Divestiture Seminars. Meracq would be pleased to brief your executives on the selling process.

Understanding Your Business. M&A transactions can take many forms. The transaction could be a merger with a larger company; a share sale; an asset sale; or a reorganization and re-capitalization of your company. Prior to initiating any activity, we strive to understand clearly, your goals, objectives, and expectations. We invest time at the beginning of this process so as to provide both our clients and Meracq with a shared understanding of key issues, available options and each other’s expectations. Meracq will pay particular attention to the impact of taxes on your sale. Meracq differentiates its approach by incorporating vendor tax planning strategies into negotiations before they start. After all, it's the consideration that you receive, after paying taxes, that determines your net return on investment. Meracq represents Vendors in a variety of capacities. Such involvement can range from a comprehensive exclusive representation where we perform pre-sale due diligence, prepare confidential marketing materials, identify and qualify potential buyers and structure and negotiate the transaction - to special assignments in which we are retained to structure and negotiate a specific transaction with a previously identified buyer or investor. For more information on how we help you complete transactions, please contact us. All inquiries will be treated confidentially.


Buy Side Programs

We develop comprehensive acquisition programs for clients who want to identify,evaluate and acquire privately and publicly owned companies.  We offer buyers a full range of services to complement and enhance their in-house expertise.  We are prepared to assume leadership roles for:

 

  • Overall transaction management
  • Valuation
  • Negotiation
  • Transaction structuring
  • Due diligence coordination
  • Financing
  • Transaction impact assessments

     

For strategic buyers, we provide a discreet avenue via which competitors can be approached in a non-threatening manner. We have sat in your chair before, which means that we can constructively enhance your M&A firepower as you require.

For financial buyers, we sift through numerous opportunities in order to qualify those that merit your review. Our own direct experience as LBO and MBO principals means that we can readily identify qualifying deals that do not waste your time.  In order to buy well, prospective purchasers need to pre-empt their competition and avoid an auction process that may extract a premium price from the buyer. Our network of contacts often provide us with early warnings of desirable companies that may be coming to market.

A Wide Variety of Buy Side Clients

Our clients include strategic buyers, private equity funds, private and public companies, management buyout groups and wealthy individuals. For more information on how the professionals at Meracq can help you with your acquisition programs, please call, write or email us. All inquiries will be treated discreetly and confidentially.

Meracq Mergers and Acquisitions Inc.  

Offices: Meracq Mergers and Acquisitions Inc.              Meracq Mergers & Acquisitions Inc. 
                                                                                                   
           Montreal
           514 574 7106
          

 You can also email us at: bsherman@meracq.com or rsmith@meracq.com