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Resources and information on transferring or acquiring a business.Touchstone's Invitation to Buyers
Whether you're interested in purchasing a company we currently represent, or would like us to search for a suitable acquisition, there is important information here for you.
For Buyers interested in our available client companies.
Obtaining information on an available company
Due to the confidential nature of selling companies, our clients require that you register with us by completing a confidential investor profile. It's important that we fulfill our obligation to qualify a prospective investor before disclosing private and sensitive information.Buyer Registration
If you are interested in one of the businesses that Touchstone currently has for sale, or are interested in registering as a Buyer for future business opportunities, please complete and submit the attached Buyer Registration forms.
You can download and complete the forms, and submit them by postal mail or fax.
Confidential Investor Profile - Individual - PDF
Confidential Investor Profile - Corporate - PDF
Or, you can complete them and send electronically.
Confidential Investor Profile - Individual
Confidential Investor Profile - Corporate
Once you register, and if approved by our client, qualified investors may obtain a Confidential Business Review of the company after executing a confidentiality agreement.
The Confidential Business Review is a comprehensive report containing the following information:
Executive Summary |
Organization |
A confidentiality agreement specific to each company follows the company's description. You can download the agreement, complete it, and fax or mail it to our office.
Advantages of Registration
Touchstone's Proven Acquisitions Search Services
Touchstone Advisors provides an acquisition search service for companies, private equity groups, and individuals that are looking to aquire a business or grow by acquisition.
Acquiring another company is the quickest and often the most inexpensive way to grow your own business.
The Touchstone Acquisition Process is an eight-step process that identifies, introduces, negotiates, and closes acquisitions. Here are the eight steps:
1. Develop Acquisition Criteria
First, we meet with the Buyer to understand exactly what the company is looking to accomplish with an acquisition. We discuss the strategic fit of an acquisition in terms of size, industry, functionality, location, and management bench strength.
2. Identify Target Companies
Next, we research the market, trade associations, and subscription, proprietary, and internet databases and resources to identify a preliminary list of acquisition targets.
3. Create and Clarify Value Proposition
Together, Touchstone Advisors and the Buyer create a compelling value proposition for the acquisition targets. The value proposition is presented to interested companies in the form of a marketing book that features:
- The strengths and advantages of the acquirer;
- The value the acquisition will bring to the combined companies;
- The strategic fit;
- Examples of pro-forma financials; and
- The financial strength and financing ability of the acquirer.
4. Marketing Campaign
Touchstone prepares and implements a marketing campaign that includes: an effective direct mail campaign; follow-up phone calls to business owners that spell out the value proposition; and a follow-up letter from the firm.
Marketing campaigns also include select Internet channels, and communication with a broad database of industry and referral sources.
5. Meet with and Screen Target Companies
Touchstone meets with target companies that have been pre-qualified, and educates the potential seller as to the process. We further qualify the company, obtain necessary financial and operational information and documents, and set expectations as to price and terms.
6. Present Acquisition Options to Buyer
Touchstone sets up a set schedule of meetings with our client every two to four weeks for the period of our engagement. As Touchstone identifies qualified acquisition targets, we set up meetings between the decision makers to see if there is a cultural and personality fit between the companies.
7. Negotiate Price and Terms, Prepare Term Sheets and Letters of Intent
Touchstone works with the Buyer to negotiate and prepare term sheets and letters of intent. We can actually negotiate with several companies at once.
8. Due Diligence and Closing
Touchstone will assist with due diligence, and coordinate the due diligence and closing process.
Complete the registration forms, or contact a Touchstone Advisor
if you would rather talk in person.
860.253.9087