Sellers that require the assistance of an M&A intermediary are typically well-known businesses with a highly established brand reputation that has the capacity to be damaged by the rumor of a sale. The following list outlines only the crucial facts about the business that the M&A intermediary finds necessary to advertise in order to attract the right buyers.

Many business buyers believe that they have the ability to handle a large portion of an M&A deal on their own, without the assistance of an M&A professional. While due diligence done by the business buyer may save money, the buyer will most likely end up paying for it in the end.

While many of the M&A techniques for selling private businesses are the same as those used for public businesses, business owners should pay attention to a few specific elements that will assist them in selling their private business successfully.