Mergers and Acquisitions
Advisory on buying and selling companies
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Buying or selling a business is one of the most important decisions you can make as an entrepreneur. It's not just about setting a price or finding a buyer. In this type of operations, financial, strategic, corporate and negotiation aspects come into play that can have a direct impact on the future of your business. Therefore, having specialised advice helps you identify risks, detect opportunities and make decisions with greater confidence.
At Afianza Avant we accompany you throughout the entire process with a rigorous, personalised approach adapted to the reality of your company. We combine multidisciplinary experience, technical rigor and strategic vision to help you in each phase of the operation, from initial planning to closing and subsequent integration, with the aim of protecting your interests and maximizing the value of the transaction.
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Our advice on Buying and Selling Companies
This is how we help you with your transactions
Sale of companies
We accompany you in the total or partial sale of your company through a process adapted to the characteristics of your business. We analyse each transaction individually to help you achieve the best possible conditions and maximize shareholder value.
Business valuation
Knowing the real value of your company is essential in purchasing or selling processes, but also in situations such as the entry or exit of partners, the search for financing or the measurement of the value generated by the business. At Afianza Avant we carry out assessments based on internationally benchmark methodologies, using financial information, business forecasts and strategic variables to prepare rigorous and objective reports that allow you to make decisions with greater confidence.
Buying companies
If you are thinking of acquiring a company to boost the growth of your business, we will accompany you throughout the entire process. We analyse risks and opportunities, we participate in the search and analysis of possible companies and we advise you during the negotiation, closing of the operation and subsequent integration.
Our goal is to help you reduce risks, optimise transaction conditions and facilitate an orderly integration.
Incorporation of new partners and investors
The incorporation of a strategic or financial partner can become an opportunity to accelerate the growth of your company. At Afianza Avant we help you identify and incorporate new partners or investors, both in partial divestment processes and in growth-oriented strategies. We work to find the right fit, taking into account the economic, corporate and strategic aspects of the operation.
Planning and preparation for the sale
A successful sale begins long before a buyer appears. For this reason, we develop support programs to help you structure, plan and professionalize your company before starting the process. We work on defining strategic priorities, preparing the business plan, identifying opportunities for improvement and professionalizing management with the aim of increasing the future value of the operation.
Obtaining financing
Adequate financing can be decisive in approaching an acquisition, driving growth or developing new projects.
At Afianza Avant we analyse the different financing alternatives, both public and private, to help you identify the option that best suits the strategy and needs of your company.
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Answers to your questions
What is the purchase and sale of a company and how is it different from a merger?
The purchase and sale of a company involves the acquisition of a company, its shares or certain assets of its business. In a merger, on the other hand, two or more companies are legally integrated, transmitting their assets and giving rise to a single business structure.
What does advice on a sale include?
Advice can cover the structuring of the operation, the legal review of the company, the negotiation and preparation of contracts. It also includes aspects such as guarantees, closing conditions, responsibilities of the parties and coordination with tax, financial advisors or other specialists.
When should I have a lawyer if I want to buy or sell my business?
It is advisable to have legal advice from the early stages, before making commitments or signing documents such as letters of intent. Early planning allows you to detect risks, correctly define the operation and negotiate the conditions with greater security.
What is the process of buying and selling a company?
It usually begins with the initial negotiation and, where appropriate, a letter of intent, followed by a legal review or due diligence. Afterwards, the purchase and sale contract is negotiated, the conditions and guarantees are established and, once the agreed requirements have been met, the closing of the operation is formalized.
What should I consider when choosing a lawyer specialised in business sales?
It is advisable to assess their experience in similar operations, commercial knowledge and ability to negotiate and coordinate with other advisors. It is also important that you understand the business and be able to identify the truly relevant risks without unnecessarily complicating the operation.
How long does a business purchase and sale process usually last?
There is no single deadline: it depends on the size and complexity of the company, the due diligence, negotiation and authorizations that may be necessary. A relatively simple transaction can be completed in a few months, while more complex transactions can take considerably longer.
How can we help your business?
We can help in more ways than you might expect. Let’s start by getting to know your business.
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