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Process

Most owners we work with are selling their first & only business. We understand the seriousness of this transaction. Our closing process is confidential, fair, and expedient. Once provided with preliminary data, we will respond with an Indication of Interest (IOI) within 1 week. After a signed Letter of Intent (LOI), we are confident in a closing timeline of 90 days.

01.

Intro call + NDA

02.

Initial Data Request + Valuation Presented

03.

Site Visit + Additional Data

04.

Formal offer

05.

Diligence + Closing

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Transaction Structure

Each deal is unique, but our goal is to work towards a simple & fair transaction structure.

80%

Cash at Close

The majority of the purchase price will be cash at close

20%

Seller Note

We require a seller note in all transactions to ensure proper alignment of incentives.

Capital Structure

Our capital structure will be based on pro-forma cash flows for your specific business to ensure a reasonable debt service coverage ratio.

70%

20%

10%

Debt

Seller Note

Equity

SBA 7(a) or conventional debt.

Market interest rate with 5-10 year term.

Combination of partner + investor equity.

Forest Stream

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