Sell-Side Behind-the-Scenes: Preparing a Company For Acquisition

Frederic Lebourg, CEO & Managing Director at Redlands Farm Holding, Inc. - a Subsidiary of the Bollore Group (EPA:BOL)

Selling a business is always challenging. Finding the right buyer, negotiating a fair price, and preserving the business for sale takes time, effort, and hard work. But even after all that, plenty of potential pitfalls can derail the entire process.

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This is part 2 of a 2-part episode on the M&A Science Podcast where Frederic Lebourg, CEO & Managing Director at Redlands Farm Holding, Inc., discusses how to prepare a company for acquisition.

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Things you will learn in this episode:

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How to prevent disruption during a sale
Importance of Backdoor-Buyer Due Diligence
Handling employees throughout the sale process
Communicating the deal with Senior Management
Choosing the best buyer