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Typical Sequence of Events in the Sale of a Business

  • Seller signs our engagement letter

  • Prospective buyer signs confidentiality agreement

  • Capital Advisors, Inc. interviews management, gathers financial data and prepares a Confidential Marketing Memorandum

  • Confidential Marketing Memorandum is provided to prospective buyers

  • Site visit by prospective buyer is arranged

  • Prospective buyer makes a non-binding letter of intent to purchase the business

  • Prospective buyer performs due diligence by analyzing data of business

  • Purchase price and terms are negotiated

  • Sale is closed and payment is made
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