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The Standard M&A Process

12 stages from first thought to ownership transfer. Tap any step for details. Highlighted steps are the legally significant moments in the process.

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1Explore
Thinking about selling
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2Prepare
Preparation and readiness
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3Advisors
Advisor selection
4CIM
Teaser or CIM creation
5Outreach
Outreach
6NDA
NDA
7IOI
IOI
8LOI
LOI
9SPA/APA
Definitive agreements
10Financing
Financing
11Close
Close
12Transition
Transition
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Legally significant steps

Real transactions include many extra requests and surprises. The free course walks through each of these stages in detail so you understand what to expect before you need to.

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