Deal Killers: An Ineligible Workforce

If you run a business and you know you have ineligible workers on your team, you must disclose that in a transition. In limited cases, you may find a buyer who is willing to accept the problem and address talent issues after an acquisition.

Unfortunately, if you’re selling your business to a strategic buyer (e.g. another company), you’ll find that the appetite for an undocumented workforce is generally low. Larger organizations don’t usually want to take on the kind of liability and risk that brings.

You may still find a strategic buyer, but expect price reductions and other adjustments to the deal structure.

For advice on exit planning or selling a business, contact Al Statz, CEO of Exit Strategies Group, Inc., at alstatz@exitstrategiesgroup.com. Exit Strategies Group is a partner in the Cornerstone International Alliance.