Increase Business Value with Agreements

We advised the business owner that before putting the business on the market, he try to secure a long-term contract with the vendor at the favorable discount, or attempt to find an alternate supplier of a comparable component at a similar price. If successful, his business will have substantially higher value and will attract more potential buyers when he goes to market.
Agreements, properly structured, can increase enterprise value by reducing risk for buyers and shareholders.
Agreements to Have in Place Before Selling a Business
- Facility lease
- Client contract
- Construction contract
- Equipment lease
- Supplier contracts
- Distribution agreement
- Employment agreement
- Independent contractor agreement
- Non-competition agreement
- Collective bargaining agreement
- Financing of various kinds
- License or royalty agreement
- Franchise agreement
- Advertising agreement
- Joint venture agreement
- Others specific to your business
As part of an exit plan, business owners should examine all of their company’s third-party agreements, whether written or verbal, for things such as clarity, economic terms at market or better, contract term, exclusivity, transferability, legal validity and more. Involve competent legal counsel in all but the most routine business arrangements.
For advice on selling your company, preparing it to sell, or understanding its value and transfer-ability, call Jim Leonhard at 916-800-2716 or Email jhleonhard@exitstrategiesgroup.com.