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The Making of a Successful Acquisition

Co-sponsored by Greater Cincinnati Chamber and Strategic Eight

A Guide to Understanding and Negotiating Through the Process of Buying A Business

Presented to the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce

The topics covered in this presentation include:

  • An overview of M&A trends and activity in the US
  • Some lessons learned from successful acquirers
  • An outline of the fundamental questions that need to be answered BEFORE deciding to grow through acquisition
  • Guidance on preparing your firm to be an acquirer of businesses
  • A discussion of the important steps in the acquisition process that make buying successful
  • Lists of the Top 10 “Deal Making” and “Deal Breaking” scenarios
  • A case study highlighting a successful acquisition