M&A A to Z: Timelines and Expectations

<p>We have 20 years of experience and over 200 transactions under our belt in IT services M&A. In this episode we want to share our experience with the length of an M&A process and the timeline to getting a deal done.</p><p>We focus on answering questions about:</p><ul><li>What happens now that you've decided you want to either buy another firm or sell your firm? For example, you need to look at cultural and financial fit where 1 + 1 = 3.</li><li>What makes your firm special?</li><li>What is my "number"? What would I be willing to sell my business for or purchase another business for?</li><li>What do the first 30 days of the process look like?</li><li>Are your financials easy to understand?</li><li>How many suitors need to be brought to the table?</li><li>What does outreach look like?</li><li>Should you use an advisor?</li><li>How long do typical negotiations for an LOI take?</li><li>What is a lockout?</li><li>How long does it take to get from a letter of intent to close?</li></ul><p>Related episode: listen to our thoughts on What to Expect when Expecting a Transaction <a href="https://www.revenuerocket.com/podcast/what-to-expect-when-expecting-a-transaction/">here</a>.</p>