Two owners in the same industry sold similar companies for $18 million and $21 million. The difference came down to process, preparation and the team in the room.
Owners look backward at the years of sacrifice that built the company. Buyers look forward and ask a much simpler question: “What happens if the founder isn't here tomorrow?”
Chapter 6 covers confirming legal and regulatory compliance: the audit a mergers and acquisitions lawyer runs before a Canadian business goes to market, and what to fix before a buyer finds it first.