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APC Sell-Side Process
We don’t just deliver a deal. We protect your story. We maximize your value. We help you move forward with confidence.
It’s More Than a Transaction
Let us Help You Exit with Purpose, Strength, and Peace of Mind.
Selling your company may be the most important decision of your professional life – it’s emotional, it’s complex and it’s personal. At APC, we walk with business owners through every stage of the sell-side journey with clarity, conviction, and care.
You’ll Get:
- A disciplined exit planning and valuation strategy
- Honest coaching to clarify your goals and options
- A transparent negotiation and due diligence process
- A deal structure that honors your life’s work and maximizes value
Our Five-Stage Process
At APC, we’ve created a structured and disciplined process that protects your company, your people, and your name.
Stage 1: Discovery & Clarity
Let us Help You Exit with Purpose, Strength, and Peace of Mind.
We listen before we lead. We start by understanding your full story, your goals, your numbers, your emotions, and your legacy.
This is about trust, transparency, and alignment.
- MVA™ Business Assessment
- Goal Identification & Shareholder Alignment
- Preliminary Due Diligence
- Data Room Buildout
- Estimated Timeline – 1 Month
You feel seen, heard, and supported from day one.
Stage 2: Market Readiness
Prepare to Enter the Market with Strength
We build a strategy that protects your legacy and powers your future. Positioning matters and we make sure you go to market with purpose.
- Transaction Team Assembly
- Marketing & Go-to-Market Materials
- Value Enhancement Roadmap
- Buyer Identification
- Estimated Timeline – 1 Month
You’re not just ready—you’re positioned to lead.
Stage 3: Listing & Attracting Buyers
Attract the Right Buyers
We lead the outreach and conversations so you can stay focused on your business. From screening to pitches, we drive momentum while protecting your time.
- Buyer List Development
- Confidential Marketing Campaign
- Buyer Screening & Qualification
- Buyer-Owner Chemistry Calls
- Estimated Timeline – 1 Month
You stay protected. We stay relentless.
Stage 4: Reviewing Offers & Negotiations
Accept the Right Offer with Confidence
We bring you real options, not just one offer, but a curated set. We help you evaluate, negotiate, and close with clarity and strength.
- Discovery & Controlled Auction
- Offer Review & Term Comparisons
- Strategic Negotiation
- Indication of Interest (IOI) and Letter of Intent (LOI) Execution
- Estimated Timeline – 1 to 2 Months
You choose from a position of power—not pressure.
Stage 5: Due Diligence & Closing
Close the Deal. Protect the Future.
The deal may be done, but your story continues. We guide you through the final details and beyond—so your transition is seamless, and your next chapter begins with peace of mind.
This is about trust, transparency, and alignment.
- Diligence Coordination
- Definitive Agreement Support
- Closing Activities
- Team Training & Transition Planning
- Estimated Timeline – 2 to 4 Months
You are prepared, proud, and at peace.
Our Five-Stage Process
Each phase is designed to support your vision and deliver results with empathy, precision, and conviction.
Why Founders Trust our Process
We believe in speaking plainly, so you’re never left wondering what’s happening. This isn’t guesswork – it’s a proven, repeatable process designed to deliver results. Most importantly, we understand the weight of this moment and the people it affects — and we never lose sight of who we’re doing this for.
You’ll have a plan that empowers you to step confidently into what’s next, supported by a team that brings clarity and confidence every step of the way.
Exit strong. Protect everything you’ve built.
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