The Tradeoffs You Should Consider Before Selling Your Company, The Benefits of Getting Acquired by One of Your Customers, What Options You Want to Have Lined Up Before Going Into Deal Negotiations

On this episode of Everyday M&A, we hear from Subbu Rama, who cofounded a software company that he sold to VMware. Subbu shares with us:

• The tradeoffs you should consider before entertaining an offer to buy your company
• The benefits of getting acquired by one of your customers
• What options you want to have lined up before going into deal negotiations
• Why higher valuations don’t always result in greater financial returns
• Ways you can leverage your investors to increase the purchase price

When selling a company, make sure you consult with experienced M&A legal counsel with success in selling businesses in your industry. The attorneys at Thorsen Legal have represented companies of all sizes across industries and are available for a free consultation.