We received a call from a CPA whom we had worked with on a previous sale. One of his clients owned a small metal fabrication company that the owner had unsuccessfully been trying to sell on his own.
Post-closing of an M&A deal, the first major order of business is to announce the deal. As soon as the confidentiality agreement terms are exhausted, make the announcement to the employees and media as soon as possible.
Your ultimate goal as a buyer or seller is to successfully close the deal with the most money in your pocket. The odds of closing a deal can only increase with a larger number of potential targets from a comprehensive list.
