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CEPA® Certified Exit Planning

Sell Your Business with Evergreen

We understand that selling your business is one of the most significant decisions of your life. Our CEPA® certified approach ensures you maximize value while achieving your personal and financial goals.

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Understanding Your Goals

We Start by Understanding Your Unique Goals

Every business owner has different priorities when it comes to exiting their business. Some want to maximize sale price, others prioritize legacy preservation or employee care.

Our CEPA® certified methodology begins with understanding your specific goals and crafting a customized exit strategy that achieves them.

Maximize after-tax proceeds

Ensure business continuity and employee retention

Preserve your legacy and company culture

Achieve optimal timing for market conditions

Minimize risk and maximize certainty

Our Four-Step Proven Process

A systematic approach using the Value Acceleration Methodology to maximize your business value

Craft & Prepare
01

Craft & Prepare

We conduct a comprehensive business assessment using the Value Acceleration Methodology to identify value drivers and gaps. Financial readiness analysis and strategic positioning development ensure your business is optimized for maximum marketability.

Market & Position
02

Market & Position

Strategic marketing approach targeting qualified buyers while maintaining strict confidentiality. Professional Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM) development and confidential outreach to maximize interest from the right buyers.

Negotiate & Secure Terms
03

Negotiate & Secure Terms

Expert negotiation to achieve optimal price and terms that align with your goals. Deal structuring expertise to balance cash, earnouts, and risk allocation for your specific situation.

Close & Transition
04

Close & Transition

Meticulous due diligence management and closing coordination. Succession planning support to ensure smooth transition and legacy preservation for employees and customers.

Internal Buyouts: Keeping It in the Family

Sometimes the best buyer is already inside your organization. We specialize in structuring management buyouts, family succession plans, and ESOP transitions that preserve your company culture while achieving your financial goals.

Management Buyouts (MBOs)

Structure deals where key employees purchase the business with creative financing

Family Succession Planning

Navigate the complex dynamics of passing the business to the next generation

ESOP Structures

Employee Stock Ownership Plans that provide tax benefits and employee ownership

Seller Financing

Structure installment sales that make internal buyouts financially feasible

Internal Buyouts

When Should You Sell?

The best time to prepare for an exit is 2-3 years before you plan to sell

Market Peak

Market Peak

Your industry is experiencing strong multiples and buyer demand

Personal Readiness

Personal Readiness

You have achieved your financial goals and are ready for the next chapter

Business Strength

Business Strength

Your company is performing well with strong growth trajectory

Strategic Timing

Strategic Timing

Before industry disruption, health issues, or market downturns

Ready to Start Your Exit Planning Journey?

Schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your business sale goals

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Free 60-minute consultation · Fully confidential · No obligation