From Strategy to Execution.
By Brad Wilson
Buyer Advisory
Managing an acquisition can be a significant distraction from running your firm.
SN partners with you to be the resources you can rely on, guiding you through what is often one of the biggest challenges a firm will experience. Working solely with architecture, engineering, and construction firms, we call on our deep industry knowledge and experience to simplify a complicated process and help you realize the full potential of your transaction and your future.
Experience unparalleled AEC industry understanding and insight that is as unique as your firm.
Target Sourcing & Screening
Finding the Perfect Match
Achieving your goals begins with identifying the ideal firm. SN’s M&A experts guide you through every step of this critical journey. After defining your specific search criteria, we leverage our extensive network of 1,000+ AEC firms and additional industry resources to create a tailored list of acquisition targets.
Our team conducts in-depth research and analysis on each firm, initiating contact to assess interest and alignment with your strategic goals. This personalized approach ensures you’re positioned for success.
With decades of experience serving professional service firms across the United States, SN provides the deep industry knowledge and insights you need to gain a significant competitive advantage throughout the M&A process.
Target Firm Valuation
Knowledge is Power
Accurate valuation is a key component of any merger or acquisition, as it impacts critical decisions. Based on our significant experience in the AEC industry, SN uses various methods to provide a comprehensive and reliable business valuation estimate of your target firm. This extensive approach helps identify and minimize issues that can arise from a valuation that is either too high or too low.
After our detailed data analysis, you will receive a probable fair market value that can be utilized in a viable acquisition model for your firm.
Term Sheet/LOI
Pulling it All Together
Based on your unique circumstances, potential deal structure scenarios will be discussed with you. Our M&A experts will help you determine the best structure, and then prioritize critical financial and operational considerations. A term sheet that can be converted into a letter of intent will be prepared for you. This sheet can also be used to confirm the financial expectations between firms to ensure alignment.
Once both firms have agreed to move forward, SN’s M&A experts will guide you in considering the critical acquisition factors. The final step during this phase will be to prepare a Letter of Intent (LOI).
Due Diligence
Success is in the Details
SN will work with you and the prospective seller to develop a detailed, mutually acceptable due diligence plan. Although your attorneys and accountants typically propose the scope of due diligence, our goal is to ensure that the process is well-planned and that disruption is minimal. Our deep AEC experience allows us to advise you on what requests are most suitable and germane to the successful completion of the transaction. SN’s role during this stage typically includes:
- Coordinate internal resources
- Assess target firm IT infrastructure for integration and risk
- Build and maintain consensus and buy-in
- Manage the process by collaborating with your legal and tax counsel
- Provide support and advocacy during negotiations
- Assist with the purchase agreement
- Plan internal/external transaction announcement
- Develop post-integration plan
Finding the Perfect Match
Achieving your goals begins with identifying the ideal firm. SN’s M&A experts guide you through every step of this critical journey. After defining your specific search criteria, we leverage our extensive network of 1,000+ AEC firms and additional industry resources to create a tailored list of acquisition targets.
Our team conducts in-depth research and analysis on each firm, initiating contact to assess interest and alignment with your strategic goals. This personalized approach ensures you’re positioned for success.
With decades of experience serving professional service firms across the United States, SN provides the deep industry knowledge and insights you need to gain a significant competitive advantage throughout the M&A process.
Knowledge is Power
Accurate valuation is a key component of any merger or acquisition, as it impacts critical decisions. Based on our significant experience in the AEC industry, SN uses various methods to provide a comprehensive and reliable business valuation estimate of your target firm. This extensive approach helps identify and minimize issues that can arise from a valuation that is either too high or too low.
After our detailed data analysis, you will receive a probable fair market value that can be utilized in a viable acquisition model for your firm.
Pulling it All Together
Based on your unique circumstances, potential deal structure scenarios will be discussed with you. Our M&A experts will help you determine the best structure, and then prioritize critical financial and operational considerations. A term sheet that can be converted into a letter of intent will be prepared for you. This sheet can also be used to confirm the financial expectations between firms to ensure alignment.
Once both firms have agreed to move forward, SN’s M&A experts will guide you in considering the critical acquisition factors. The final step during this phase will be to prepare a Letter of Intent (LOI).
Success is in the Details
SN will work with you and the prospective seller to develop a detailed, mutually acceptable due diligence plan. Although your attorneys and accountants typically propose the scope of due diligence, our goal is to ensure that the process is well-planned and that disruption is minimal. Our deep AEC experience allows us to advise you on what requests are most suitable and germane to the successful completion of the transaction. SN’s role during this stage typically includes:
- Coordinate internal resources
- Assess target firm IT infrastructure for integration and risk
- Build and maintain consensus and buy-in
- Manage the process by collaborating with your legal and tax counsel
- Provide support and advocacy during negotiations
- Assist with the purchase agreement
- Plan internal/external transaction announcement
- Develop post-integration plan
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