Buying, selling or merging

Buying

One of the difficulty in purchasing a business is knowing exactly how much to pay since there is rarely a market comparison available. Even when a public company is for sale, the quoted share price may not reflect the real worth of the business. Thus, it is often advisable to get expert advice on valuation and negotiation from a Demacks. Chartered Accountant.

Selling

A client may wish to sell part or the whole of your own business. You will have to put a value on the business and, of course, find a suitable buyer. Here again, a Demacks. Chartered Accountant can help by assessing the value of goodwill and assets and, perhaps, by introducing potential purchasers.

Merging

Merging with another business can involve complicated financial negotiation. There may be a transfer of shares or a cash adjustment between the parties and there will probably be a lengthy legal agreement which will need examination from a financial viewpoint. The tax and accounting calculations can sometimes be extremely complex and usually require expert knowledge.

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