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 | Mar 8, 2017 | Selling
What is a target list? A target list is a list of companies, parties and individuals that you predict could likely have some interest in acquiring your business. A target list is used by your advisor in their process of confidentially approaching and understanding the...
by QMA Blog | Mar 7, 2017 | Valuations
What is Goodwill? Goodwill is an intangible asset – that is, not a physical asset. Goodwill is normally best represented as the portion of a business sales price not attributable to the value of physical assets acquired. Most simply: Goodwill = Business Sale...
by QMA Blog | Feb 16, 2017 | Valuations
Fair Market Value Business valuations completed for family law proceedings can differ to business valuations completed for other purposes. Many times, the value of a business is best and expressed in terms of fair market value. Fair market value is the amount for...
by QMA Blog | Feb 16, 2017 | Selling, Valuations
What is divestiture? Whether you are deciding to exit from your business or looking to focus on your core operations, selling part of your business can be a successful way to increase your liquidity and leave your company better off. This process of selling off a...
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...
