Our extensive experience makes Paragon the ideal advisor to assist in your transaction in the following ways:
Sell-Side:
- Discussing and aligning on goals and objectives
- Producing marketing materials to market business and generate top dollar
- Producing both standalone and synergistic values of the business
- Identifying optimal strategic buyers
- Working with suppliers to obtain necessary approvals for the transaction • Structuring and negotiating the transaction
- Working in close partnership with outside professionals to bring deal to close (legal, tax, etc.).
Buy-Side:
- Formulating a strategic plan and review of acquisition opportunities
- Working with suppliers to optimally position your business to be an acquirer
- Valuing the potential acquisition, developing pro-forma cash flows including synergy projections, sensitivity analysis, and capital structure/financing assistance
- Working directly with financial institutions and/or individuals to obtain financing on the most acceptable terms and conditions
- Working with suppliers to obtain all necessary approvals
- Working in conjunction with outside professionals to bring deal to close (legal, tax, estate planning, etc.)
Mergers:
- Helping identify and source appropriate legal and tax representation
- Valuing the standalone business, assessing synergies and negotiating synergy split
- Determining operating plan and ownership/management structure (governance, key management roles, short-term & long-term operating plan)
- Assisting with due diligence
- Participating in corporate structure decisions
- Assisting in drafting legal documents
Business Valuation:
Whether desired for estate planning purposes or in preparation for a future transaction, Paragon is skilled at valuing beverage distribution businesses based on a discounted cash flow methodology. We will present to you detailed annual financial projections encompassing all the factors that impact the cash flow and ultimately the value of your business.