An M&A deal or equity transaction are complex processes that require careful management of many different factors which can affect their success or failure. Every entrepreneur or executive willing to undertake a growth process through acquisitions or sale, should avoid some very common mistakes that can decrease the likely of success of the deal. Lots of owner equity and shareholder value has been lost with poor preparation of the deal process. There are many issues that should be addressed up front to avoid the key pitfalls starting with the topics outline below:
1. Determining the deal structure
2. Preparing for due diligence
3. Accurate valuations
4. Assessment of tax considerations
5. Timing issues
6. Closing considerations