As a Canadian business owner preparing to sell a company with $5 million to $50 million in revenue, you've likely invested significant time in the merger and acquisition process. Your M&A advisors have crafted a compelling teaser and confidential information memorandum (CIM), highlighting historical financials, projections and trailing 12-month EBITDA. After receiving multiple expressions of interest (EOIs) from financial and strategic buyers, some even surpassing your valuation expectations, you've shortlisted suitors and granted access to the virtual data room (VDR) for deeper due diligence.

You're listening to The Shaughnessy Group Podcast—insights on buying, selling, and growing Canadian businesses in the lower-middle market.
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