Investment Banking Explation

The Investment Banking Process in Mergers and Acquisitions
Each step of a business sale or restructure demands a highly specialized effort — supported by equally specialized resources. Our dedicated resources, combined with our experience and commitment to serving the needs of the private business owner, provide us with a significant competitive advantage.

Business Valuation
Whether or not you ultimately choose to sell your business, knowing the value of your business is an essential element to making appropriate decisions and implementing strategies to maximize liquidity. Our valuation process will not only help you uncover the value of your business, but also reveal options to help you achieve your personal, business and financial goals.

Research and Analysis
Using state-of-the-art resources, our research professionals will examine growth factors, industry trends, competitors, market niches and geographic influences to evaluate the position of your business and its potential in the current marketplace.

Buyer Intelligence
Finding and selecting an appropriate buyer is another crucial element to a successful transaction. As part of this process, we prepare documentation to raise the visibility of your business and to capture the attention of targeted prospective buyers.

Controlling The Process
Citi Capital Strategies professionals remain actively involved throughout the negotiation, due diligence, financing and legal processes to ensure to the greatest extent possible that momentum is maintained and that the transaction remains intact.

Proven Results
We are a leader in assisting private business owners seeking to achieve and maximize liquidity, as evidenced by our impressive track record, professionalism, integrity and commitment to quality.

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