From entrepreneur to seller — How exit readiness maximizes company value
Even in times when the economic news is characterized by multiple crises, many shareholders are faced with one of the most important decisions of their lives — the sale of the company. In the post-Covid era, buyers were still willing to buy companies and often outbid each other in bidding processes with top prices. Today, buyers are much more cautious in the current market and many sellers are finding it difficult to achieve their targets. In order for entrepreneurs to sell their company successfully, maximize the company value and make the sales process as smooth as possible, careful and comprehensive preparation is crucial. Exit readiness”, the comprehensive preparation of a company for sale, should therefore be an integral part of any successful sales process.
An exit-ready company is characterized by the following features: