by QMA Blog | Mar 8, 2017 | Buying, Due Dilligence
What is due diligence? Due diligence is a vital part of the acquisition process. Before proceeding with an acquisition, an acquirer will want to have a clear understanding as to what it is that they are buying, what obligations they are assuming and what risks exist....
by QMA Blog | Feb 14, 2017 | Buying, Selling
What are virtual data rooms? The rise of the internet and continued technological change has improved the entire M&A process for both buyers and sellers, and this is exemplified in the advent of the virtual data room. Buyers can now avoid physically navigating...
by QMA Blog | Jan 24, 2017 | Buying, Valuations
What is a valuation? At its simplest level, the valuation of a business is the value of the future cash flows the business can generate. For most small to medium sized businesses, it is generally assumed that ‘past financial performance (or earnings) are an indicator...
by QMA Blog | Jan 23, 2017 | Buying, Due Dilligence, Legal, Selling
What is vendor financing? Vendor financing is when a seller partially funds part of the purchase price for the buyer of a business with the remainder payed after the business is transferred to the purchaser. A loan agreement is then agreed to and generally, the buyer...
by QMA Blog | Dec 13, 2016 | Buying, Due Dilligence, Selling, Valuations
Financing Options Choosing how you finance an acquisition is a vital part of the transactional process. The financing option that you select can have a major impact on the cash flows available to shareholders post-transaction, and accordingly, care should be taken in...
by QMA Blog | Dec 8, 2016 | Buying, Due Dilligence, Selling
Attention to detail is great. As an accountant by trade, I appreciate how important detail can be. Be it, ensuring you understand the current status of your debtor and creditor ledgers, or making sure your employees are paid correctly. Through my experience as a...
