Ask Abhi - FAQ'S

• Valuation turnaround times depend on the complexity of your business i.e.: holding companies, distribution rights, market size and scope, competitive realities, family involvement, client concentration risk, known future market evolution etc. 
• The foundation of any valuation is how quickly we receive the information requested on the IRL; we engage with the information immediately on receipt; delays from outside sources are outside of our control. 

How are you different from other advisors?

• The MAXIMA Group utilizes the Transaction Advisor Model.
• We take time to develop an understanding of your business and your motivation/goals for selling or buying a business, enabling the principle of “best fit for each project.”
• Our mission throughout the entire life cycle of your project has us shoulder-to-shoulder with your best interests in mind, whether that takes a few months or years. 
• Our process drives our completed projects success rate of 90%. 

How do you find Buyers? Do you announce to the world that I am for sale? Will you announce my Company is for sale on the internet or on a website? 

• We work with the Owner(s) to develop a profile of the ideal and/or strategic Buyer.
• Once confirmed with our client, we research through specific industry M&A databases, industry associations etc., and our internal 8000+ business contact database enabling us to develop a target contact list.
• MAXIMA primarily focuses on strategic Buyers, companies whose products and services could synergistically integrate the Owner’s business for added value. 
• Research includes the market for Private Equity and High Net Worth buyers to add to the target list. 
• Once the Owner(s) approves the target contact list, MAXIMA directly contacts each target.
• Any data/Information shared is managed through our strict confidentiality process. 
• Initial information is limited to a “blind” opportunity summary which is listed on our website, which can lead to inquiries outside of our strategic search. 
• Any additional data requires an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) prior to advancing.
• Our legally binding confidentiality agreement is in place to protect you and your Company during the process. 

How do you decide the fees?

• Because every business is unique, the structure of the fees is determined by the size and complexity of the transaction i.e.: multi ownership holding companies and intercompany processes require more analysis and modelling than a stand-alone private Company. 
• This requires a one-time valuation and business scalability analysis (again, fees determined on size and complexity). 
• Over 28 years we have learned this allows the process to be flexible and fairly recognize the work required to achieve a successful outcome. 
• The process begins with establishing a clear well defined work agreement.
• We are committed to you and your successful transaction.
• Our team is motivated by success which allows us to provide services on the success fee basis. We are paid when we successfully complete a transaction… and we credit off the initial valuation fee from the success fee. 

What kind of businesses do you sell? Have you ever sold someone like me?

• MAXIMA has acted as the transaction advisor for businesses across a wide range of industries specializing in B2B transactions. 
• Take a look at our completed deals here: Past Projects 

What is your success rate? 

• Our 90% close success rate is a result of our process adapted and developed over 28 years as well as the incredible MAXIMA team working tirelessly behind the scenes! 
• This proven process and the ability to develop an understanding of various and unique business models allows us to meet or exceed closing transaction pricing expectations. 

Can you provide references? 

• MAXIMA provides references on request (while protecting confidentiality).
• MAXIMA client references provide a first-hand sense of the process, the expertise and the value MAXIMA provided to successfully achieve the completed project.