Frequently Asked Questions

1. What Services does Bathgate Capital Partners' Merger and Acquisition Division provide?

We provide transaction assistance to either buyers or sellers, and either publicly traded or privately held enterprises. We offer transaction advice and support throughout a transaction process from initial market assessments to closing.

2. What fees does Bathgate Capital Partners charge for services provided?

Our fees depend on the particular assignment, size of the business, and are best reviewed when discussing a particular individual prospective representation. We believe that our professional representation not only increases the marketability of a seller's business, but also results in transactions at prices that are significantly higher, and upon terms that are significantly stronger, than if we had not been involved. Likewise, we believe that our representation of buyers results in the discovery of a greater number of potential acquisition targets at more reasonable values and terms than if the buyer had been working alone.

3. Why should I use an intermediary to assist me in the purchase or sale of my business?

Selling a company can be a lengthy and time-consuming process. Generally, the best thing an owner can do is manage his or her business profitably while engaging an experienced intermediary to prepare a presentation package, advertise and market the business to provide national and international exposure, screen prospective purchasers, negotiate and evaluate offers, and perform the myriad of other necessary tasks associated with the selling and closing process. In addition, an outside party brings objectivity and can act as a buffer between the buyer and you. Confidentiality is critical to most sellers and it is extremely difficult to maintain confidentiality without the use of an experienced intermediary.

4. When should I consider selling my business?

The optimum time to sell is when your business is doing its best, not before you are forced to do so by health or financial reasons. This places you in the strongest negotiating position. You should actively start the process approximately two years before you want to complete the transaction by contacting an experienced business broker who can give you recommendations on how to maximize the value and marketability of your business. It usually takes at least six to twelve months to sell a business, and the buyer may ask you to stay on for a transition period.

5. When should I be in the market to potentially buy a business?

The optimum time to buy a business depends in part upon your company's current financial situation, degree of growth in your industry of operation and your company's market share in its particular niche. A number of other matters should be considered when thinking about buying a business. We would be happy to talk you through these considerations and help you in your decision process.

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