Overview
Company sales are best planned well in advance. Sometimes this planning is not possible – for example when the owner passes away unexpectedly.
Sale of a company in the services segment in a succession situation
Services
Challenge
In this case, the founder and managing director had passed away unexpectedly. A close relative was faced with the full burden of continuing the business. A family friend who had successfully built and sold companies offered help and established contact with in rebus corporate finance.
Approach
The first consideration was whether to initiate a company sale. For service companies, customer relationships, employee qualifications and technological assets are key. The buyer ultimately took over not only customer relationships and tangible assets, but also the corresponding employees.
Outcome
A situation that could have quickly spiralled negatively was brought under control. in rebus corporate finance prepared all transaction documents, identified the buyer and advised throughout the process.
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