Mergers & Acquisitions

Chaffe & Associates, Inc. has an impeccable reputation for its expertise in mergers and acquisitions.  Many corporations turn to Chaffe due to its depth of M&A experience and because of its continuous contact with interested buyers and sellers.  Mergers and acquisitions require awareness of the current market and a precise understanding of the goals and needs of each client.   The services provided by Chaffe give its client, whether buying or selling, step-by-step guidance throughout the process.

Seller Advisory Services:

· Reviewing the finances of the business
· Evaluating the company’s strategic alternatives
· Conducting a complete valuation of the company
· Setting the price and structuring the terms of the transaction
· Preparing the materials and financial statements required by the buyers
· Screening potential buyers
· Analyzing potential offers and proposals for presentation of its findings to company officers and directors
· Developing negotiation strategies and implementing the sale
· Preparing fairness opinions for shareholders

Buyer Advisory Services:

· Reviewing thoroughly the acquisition criteria and business reason for the acquisition
· Identifying potential acquisition candidates
· Analyzing the financial and strategic value of the potential acquisition
· Evaluating the financial implications of the potential acquisition
· Developing strategy to approach and acquire the chosen company
· Negotiating the price and terms of the acquisition
· Evaluating potential financing for the acquisition

All M&A services, except fairness opinions, can be contracted on an hourly or contingency basis.  Fairness opinions are not provided on a contingency basis, assuring impartiality to all parties.

Visit Chaffe’s Mergers and Acquisitions Group resources page
to read the group’s monthly City Business article and other related resources.

Team:

G. F. Gay Le Breton
Frank R. deVay
David Cusimano
Whit Slocum