 | Defining your Acquisition Strategy |
 | Securing a Confidentiality Agreement with the Seller |
 | Analysis of the Seller’s Operation and/or Brands |
 | Valuation of the Seller’s Operation and/or Brands |
 | Identification of the Synergies for Improved Profitability |
 | Securing Financing for the Acquisition |
 | Measuring the Impact of the Acquisition on Current Operations |
 | Preparing a Consolidated Staffing Plan |
 | Price and Terms Negotiations with the Seller’s Representatives |
 | Drafting of a Letter of Intent to Purchase Operation or Brands |
 | Management Support for the Due Diligence Efforts |
 | Drafting of an Asset Purchase Agreement |
 | Assembling Operating Budgets for the Consolidated Operation |
 | Preparation of Pro-Forma Financial Statements |
 | Securing Brand Transfer Approvals from the Suppliers |