Whether a one-on-one or advising on a bid in an auction process, Ventura Group possesses not only the capability to handle every step of the acquisition process, but the flexibility to engage on only selected elements to support a client’s internal organization.  We assist our clients with:

  • Considering the Strategic Rationale for an acquisition
  • Developing acquisition criteria for evaluation of targets
  • Identifying, screening and evaluating potential targets
  • Approaching targets on the “short list”
  • Assessing the value of a business and developing a bid structure and strategy
  • Preparing Indication of Interest letters and Letters of Intent
  • Coordinating [conducting] due diligence
  • Interfacing and negotiating with the Seller and its outside advisors
  • Raising capital
  • Closing the transaction and managing post-closing adjustments
  • Creating a Fairness Opinion, if needed