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The Corrosive Downside of Acquihires

Both Sides of the Table

And wants to structure a huge payout for the employees that will remain. And precisely because buyers usually prefer to have limited money go to investors – investors almost always have the ability to say “no” to transactions in the terms of their funding documents (aka “blocking rights”).

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5 Things To Consider Before Selling To A Private Equity Firm

YoungUpstarts

The CIM is a document that outlines the company being sold, its history, products and services, customers, financial performance, management team, and growth strategies. But if you care about your employees or are concerned about legacy, dive deeper into the potential buyers. Consider Sticking Around.

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Acquihires 101: Tips for Founders

Scott Edward Walker

How is the Deal Structured? What Legal Documents are Utilized? Acquihires will typically entail the same process and the same documentation as any other acquisition: a letter of intent, a confidentiality agreement, a purchase agreement, etc. The appeal from the startup’s perspective is a “soft landing.”.

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The Dos And Don’ts Of Selling Your Business

Duct Tape Marketing

The government, for example, often defines small business by the number of employees. because a main street business creates the connotation in our head of that small mom and pop kind of business, maybe with a few employees. Let's talk about some of the deal structures you've seen. So I like the term main Street.