INTRODUCTION

We provide personalized buy-side M&A solutions tailored to your unique goals.

Mansah Advisory takes pride in our buy-side M&A services which are designed to provide personalized, strategic guidance tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Our team collaborates with you to understand your specific goals and challenges, offering customized solutions from start to finish through the complex M&A landscape with confidence.

Process
Our buy-side M&A process is designed to provide you with comprehensive and personalized support at every stage of the acquisition journey. We ensure that each step is strategically aligned with your goals, maximizing value, and ensuring a successful outcome. Here is an overview of our meticulous buy-side process:
Seasoned Buyers
Seasoned Buyers
  • We meet with our client and according to their requirements create a curated potential target list and work to narrow that list down to a specific target(s).

  • Once a target is identified, we conduct a thorough valuation to assess the worth and potential of the target.

  • We then draft offer letters (i.e. Indication of Interest, Term Sheets, or Letter of Intent) to express your interest in the acquisition of potential targets.

  • We also assist in offer negotiations to secure acceptance from target companies and provide advisory services all the way to deal closing.

FIRST TIME BUYERS
Mansah Advisory seeks to provide a personal experience for each client. Our step-by-step approach is designed to guide you through every stage, ensuring a smooth and successful acquisition. Here is an overview of our First Time Buyer services:
Find a Company
Find a Company

We help identify potential acquisition targets that align with your strategic goals and criteria. Once a target is identified, we conduct a thorough valuation to determine the true worth of the target company. We help draft and finalize a Letter of Intent (LOI) to express your interest in acquiring the business. We make a formal offer based on the valuation and strategic fit. We help secure acceptance from the target company.

Collaborate with Buyer on Financing
Collaborate with Buyer on Financing

If necessary, we assist in securing financing for your acquisition (including via the SBA), ensuring you have the necessary funding to proceed.

Due Diligence
Due Diligence

Through our due diligence partners, we can assist with the due diligence process to help uncover potential risks and verify the target company’s financial and operational health. We address any concerns and provide insights to help you make informed decisions.

Closing
Closing

We help coordinate all aspects of the transaction to ensure a seamless and successful closing. We help facilitate communication between all parties involved to finalize the deal and complete the acquisition process

SBA 7A Program

The Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) Program is a vital financial resource for small businesses in the United States. As the SBA's primary business loan program, it provides loan guarantees to lenders, enabling them to offer financial assistance to small businesses with specific requirements. Some of the purposes can be the following:

  • Acquiring, refinancing, or improving real estate and buildings

  • Short and long-term working capital

  • Refinancing current business debt

  • Purchasing and installing machinery and equipment

  • Acquiring furniture, fixtures, and supplies

The SBA 7(a) program offers several advantages, including lower down payment requirements, longer repayment terms, up to 25 years for real estate, and competitive rates, all of which improve affordability and cash flow management. The loans are flexible and can be used for various purposes, such as working capital, equipment purchases, real estate acquisition, and business expansion. Additionally, the SBA’s guarantee reduces the lender's risk, making it easier for small businesses to obtain financing.

However, SBA 7(a) loans have some disadvantages. The application process can be lengthy and requires extensive documentation. Strict eligibility requirements must be met, and personal guarantees are often needed, putting personal assets at risk if the business defaults. Lenders may require collateral, and various fees, including guaranty and servicing fees, can add to the overall cost.

Please contact us to learn more.