We have facilitated the successful consummation of a merger, consolidation, or acquisition transaction for several companies. The following responsibilities are a part of our role as Consultant Facilitators.
- Facilitating negotiations.
- Establishing ground rules for negotiation and information exchange.
- Facilitating communications, and helping all parties involved separate “fact” from “emotion.”
- Selecting and building the negotiation team (directors, staff, outside professionals, i.e., attorneys, accountants, etc.).
- Assisting with and in the assessment/evaluation of the transactions economic feasibility.
- Making recommendations, i.e., costs/benefits of the deal.
- Providing advice on the preparation of the plan of merger, consolidation, or acquisition.
- Coaching board chairmen and management on presenting the plan to members at information meetings.
- Providing advice on implementing the plan.