Strategic Buyer

Here are five tips on how to shape the best research outcomes to find your ideal buyer.

Who should have a vested interest or 'skin in the game' when it comes to an acquisition? The seller who's stepping back? Or the buyer taking charge? Tiaan Smit, director at Benchmark International, discusses this in depth.

Founder-owned businesses are highly sought after in the M&A market, making them attractive targets for acquisition. Read more below.

Learn more about seller financing and how it can be beneficial when exiting your business.

Understanding your buyer is critical to the success of a deal and your ongoing relationships post-completion. Benchmark International will work with you throughout the process to build your buyer knowledge.

Learn how cross-border M&A offers key geographical diversification benefits for buyers and businesses.

Learn how pursuing an asset or stock sale can have significant consequences for both the buyer and seller.

Learn about the SBA 7(a) loan guaranty program and how this can help buyers and sellers in the current M&A market.

Before completing a deal, buyers may conduct a variety of different research on a seller’s business to better understand its complexities. Here's why.

Here is why strategic buyers should consider reps and warranties insurance when buying a business.