For a person planning to buy a business, A. Maqbool & Co. can be of significant assistance. Whether you have already identified a potential target, or is just beginning the process, our strategic and tactical advice on business acquisitions can be invaluable.
Our specialty has been identifying and developing acquisition candidates for small businesses. Our proprietary search and 
screening techniques, and professional approach, have resulted in significant acquisition successes for our clients.
Now, we look forward to helping you meet your acquisition objectives.
We follow a three step process to business acquisitions normal:
Step- 1 We Help Buyers Develop the Business Acquisition Criteria
A. Maqbool & Co develops business acquisition criteria for clients wanting to buy a business. The businesses meeting this profile are evaluated and presented to our buyer client. Included are:
- Description of the business
- Product line mix
- Historical and forecasted financials
- Management and key employee information
- Seller’s asking price and preferred deal structure
Step 2 ? We Search Uncover “Hidden Sellers” in the Business Acquisition Process
We finds “hidden sellers” using our proprietary search techniques. These are business not intending to sell until we approach them. We follow aggressive search and screening procedures, utilizing our strong networking.
Pro-active mail, telephone and on-site meetings with top management follow. The objective: To present you with a group of sellers meeting your criteria and interested in exploring acquisition by you.
Step 3 ? Our One-On-One Acquisition Approach Avoids High Auction Prices
Over a period of years, we have learned to avoid seller candidates who have already employed an intermediary to market their business. The reason is simple. Professional intermediaries invariably contact a number of acquirers and auction off their seller’s business. This maximizes the price for the seller – but it’s bad news for the acquirer. The target company becomes too expensive.
At A. Maqbool & Co Chartered Accountant when working with parties interested in buying a business, we always show sellers to buyers on an exclusive one-on-one basis. This approach yields a lower negotiated acquisition price versus an auction price. The result: Substantial savings for our client – often exceeding our fee many times over.
Contact us today for a free consultation to see how A. Maqbool and Company Chartered Accountant can assist you with your business acquisition.