Mergers and acquisitions can be powerful drivers of growth when they are well-executed. At hfco, our CPAs and team of professionals with deep investment banking experience bring an operational focus and financial rigor to every transaction, helping you identify the right opportunity, navigate the complexity, and structure the deal in a way that maximizes value on your terms.
Whether you are selling, buying, or exploring a merger, the quality of your financial advisory team determines the quality of the outcome.
A pre-transaction readiness assessment helps you understand where you stand, what steps maximize value before a transaction, and what a realistic timeline looks like.
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The earlier the better but optimally 12-24 months prior to desired transaction date. Engaging an advisory team before you begin gives you time to prepare your financials, identify value enhancement opportunities, and approach the transaction from a position of strength.
Yes. We advise on both sides of transactions. Our sell-side services focus on understanding your objectives, transaction preparation, financial packaging, and maximizing value for the seller. Our buy-side services focus on due diligence, valuation, and risk identification.
Yes. We help leadership navigate the operational and financial integration that follows a transaction, including purchase price allocation, while aligning systems, strategy, and culture.
A Quality of Earnings (QoE) report is a detailed financial analysis that gives buyers confidence in the accuracy and sustainability of a seller’s reported earnings. It is increasingly expected in mid-market transactions and can significantly affect deal pricing and terms.
Whether you are preparing your business for sale, exploring an acquisition, or evaluating a merger, our M&A team brings operational expertise and financial rigor to every stage of the transaction.
