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Today we are going to be talking about Sell-Side M&A

• Rationale for a company to buy another company

• Proprietary technology or Intellectual Patents

• Talent acquisition – Acqui-hire

• Buy out a competitor

• Scale and diversification

• Extra Cash for Growth

• M&A Process

• Decide to sell company

• Conflicts check

• Deciding buyers

• Creating Teaser

• Contact buyers

• Sending out Phase I Bid Letter

• Decide Phase II buyers left in process

• Create Confidential Information Memorandum or Management Presentation and Financial Pack

• Due Diligence

• Receive Final Bids

• Decide winner

• Announcement, closing, and integration

• Why does this matter to you and me?

• Affecting the products you use

• Stock purchase decisions

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