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5) What should I expect when I first contact The Mae Group?

By calling us, you can rest assured that the proper questions will be asked in order to help you focus on your future and the future of your company. You should expect to feel like TMG is your ally as well as your advisor. You should also expect TMG to protect the information you share with the highest level of confidentiality.

6) What is involved in the process once I decide that The Mae Group is right for me?

Initial Meeting - The first meeting is between the company owner and our representative. Several items will be discussed, including the client's products, marketing, competitive position, current capitalization, executive compensation, operations, facilities, industry overview, personnel policies and growth prospects.
Valuation - An extensive confidential review is undertaken in detail sufficient to identify the elements contributing to the value of the company. If the owner is interested in a sale, a valuation range is then established by measuring the company's profile against the trading value of similar companies, the prices achieved in comparable transactions, the strategic value to potential acquirers, the company's financial potential, and the market climate in which the sale would take place.

Company Sale - The Mae Group (TMG) will first meet with you and all parties involved in the sale. We gather all information necessary to prepare a confidential "Sellers Guide" which includes a detailed evaluation of the business. The purpose of this guide is to provide the Seller with a fair market valuation for developing a selling price.  We gather all information which includes a questionnaire provided within the Sellers Guide to compose a compelling, sales-oriented "Sales Book". This document will include the company history, financials, an overview of the market and industry, as well as product and operational features.  Once the "Sales Book" and one-page outline are finalized, TMG will market the company to a large number of suitable buyers while carefully protecting your confidentiality.  We create a competitive atmosphere so that bids reach the high side of your expectations. You are informed of all interested buyers. We arrange and attend all buyers' visits to your business. TMG will work with all parties in regards to negotiation, offers, paperwork and closing procedures.

TMG will seek to replace the company's lender with new financing which will have more favorable terms. Companies frequently require a restructuring of their capital base for a variety of reasons, such as providing to stockholders liquidity or expansion capital. TMG will evaluate the capital needed, structure the deal and source the financing, which could consist of new senior debt, subordinated debt or straight equity.

Identify Interested Parties- TMG maintains an extensive database of active buyers and lenders, including corporations, funds, banks and asset-based lenders.

Obtain Confidentiality Agreements - All potential investors and acquirers execute strict detailed confidentiality agreements prior to receiving any information about the company.

Market the Company - A marketing strategy is designed which will encourage competition among potential buyers or lenders.

Negotiate - Negotiations with interested parties are conducted to achieve maximum value on favorable terms. By carefully evaluating potential buyers and remaining involved in all negotiations, we eliminate many impediments to closing.

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