I’m looking to make an acquisition. What’s a smart first step?
Quote of the day
" When making an acquisition, selecting the right business is important—but selecting the right partner is essential. Whether you’re still looking for the ideal business to buy or already have a prospect in mind, we help make your deal a winning one. "
Your goal
This acquisition could be a real game changer. There’s a lot at stake. From valuation to closing and every step in between, I need to be sure all the bases are covered so that the transaction goes through without a hitch. How can I be certain I’m managing the process in the most efficient and effective way?
How we can help
For value creation, faster scaling, acquiring complementary skills or technology, diversifying your activities,or perhaps penetrating a new market, acquisitions can be exciting. But they also come with a host of complex issues that need to be addressed, in order to ensure success.
Richter’s professionals perform targeted searches and have experience arranging strategic alliances. We offer pricing and negotiation services to help you accurately assess the opportunity and begin to move it forward. We identify the best negotiation strategy, quantify potential synergies and identify business risks and opportunities. We manage the letter of intent process as well as due diligence, and help you structure the deal and raise financing. We’re by your side through to the deal closing and we continue to support you through the integration phase of your new acquisition.
Our differentiator is our integrated process. With specialists who are involved on both sides of the deal, our 360 approach ensures that you’re optimizing the opportunity completely. Our goal is the same as yours: to ensure that the acquisition isn’t just a success for today, but one that continues to flourish long after the deal is won.
Meet our experts
The people behind the expertise.
Eric Barbieri
CPA, CA, CTP, CIRP, LIT
Vimal Kotecha
MBA, CPA, CA, CBV, CFF
Alana Geller
CBV, CFF
Joe Lo Dico
CPA, CA, CBV
Marc Yedid
CPA, CATAILOR-MADE SOLUTIONS
Let's get you where you need to go
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Financial Reporting
We provide assistance with the structure and content of financial records (financial statements, MD&A, annual report) preparation of financial records and reporting. -
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Tax
Life is full of uncertainties. Taxes aren’t one of them. Inadequate tax planning or improper handling of tax issues can result in major financial consequences and restrict your company’s growth. -
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Transaction advisory services
Considerations around transactions – buying, selling, expanding or restructuring – are major considerations, and oftentimes more questions arise after making your initial decision to buy (or sell, or expand, or restructure…). -
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Mergers and acquisitions
We have experience arranging strategic alliances and determining appropriate pricing and value. Our professionals quantify potential synergies and pinpoint business risks and opportunities. -
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Post-acquisition integration
We develop a highly customized post-acquisition integration plan for youbefore the transaction is completed. Subsequently, we support you in the implementation of the plan. -
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Business valuation
How much is your business worth? At what price could it be sold? What percentage should you give up to bring in a new investor?