MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

Evans & Evans recognizes that growth through acquisition is one of the top expansion strategies of successful companies. We also recognize that the sale of a business can offer company owners a high return on investment, a maximization of shareholder value, and a viable exit strategy. Evans & Evans specializes in bringing buyers and sellers together and, as investment bankers, has helped consummate scores of transactions over the past 15 years. Evans & Evans provides services for either the buyer or the seller.

For the Buyer:

To pursue a successful M&A strategy, the buyer must address many issues such as:

• Acquisition criteria/target company profile;
• External influences;
• Acquisition team;
• Sources of acquisition financing;
• Quantification of synergies;
• Impact on existing operations; and
• Post-transaction integration.

For the Seller:

Likewise, to secure the maximum return from a sale of a business, the seller must address numerous issues such as:

• Vendor motivation;
• Internal assessment of the business;
• Prevailing industry/economic conditions;
• Minimum acceptable price;
• Confidentiality;
• Form of consideration (for example, cash, stock, earn-outs);
• Tax planning; and
• Post-transaction role of the owner(s).

When acting for either the buyer or the seller, Evans & Evans provides an experienced, efficient and cost-effective solution to the merger & acquisition process. In some cases, our role is more as an independent advisor where we provide the buyer or seller valuation, due diligence or other advice. In some cases, however, Evans & Evans is involved in the transactional process as an advocate of the buyer or seller closely advising the parties and often participating actively in the negotiations.

Whether working for the buyer or seller or as an independent advisor or advocate, Evans & Evans relies upon the industry knowledge and expertise of its professionals to ensure that our client receives the best possible advice in a timely and cost-effective manner. Such engagements can be structured on a flat fee, hourly and/or success fee basis depending upon the specific needs of our client.