Objective: Acquire one or more companies of high quality at reasonable valuations.

BUYERS

RESEARCH

• Understand the industry & optimal operating model
• Identify and understand the stakeholders
• For roll-ups understand the unit economics
• Establish acquisition parameters
• Identify a universe of potential acquisitions

Contact and Qualify

• Contact potential acquisitions
• Qualify potential acquisitions

ANALYZE

Establish Confidentiality

• Execute non-disclosure agreements

Request and Analyze 1

• Request and analyze preliminary Information

Coordinate and Negotiate

• Issue indications of interest
• Negotiate valuation and structure
• Execute Letter of Intent

Request and Analyze 2

• Request and analyze additional due diligence information

Document

• Negotiate definitive purchase agreement
• Negotiate ancillary documents
• Review schedules

Close

Integrate

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

  • Discipline
  • Focus
  • Humility
  • Strong operating model
  • Seamless integration
  • Bringing something to the table

LESSONS LEARNED

  • Buy right
  • Integrate, integrate, integrate
  • Bring something to the table

Vesper Investment Company can assist with all phases of the acquisition process and maintain focus on the key success factors.