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Discovery

Understanding the situation before decisions are made
process

Our work is centered on clarity before execution. The sections below outline how decisions are shaped and carried forward with intent.

Why we reached out

We reach out only when there is specific buyer activity that warrants a conversation. That activity may be driven by active acquisition mandates, ongoing or past transactions, or direct buyer intelligence.

Initial Buyer Interest

We understand what buyers are seeking before a conversation begins. This step compares that criteria with how your business operates today to clarify what that interest realistically looks like — and what options it creates.

Direct introduction or competitive process

Buyer interest can be engaged in different ways. This may involve a direct introduction or a broader competitive process, each with distinct trade-offs around timing, control, and outcome.

Determining the right path

With context and options defined, the focus turns to judgment. This step is about determining whether — and when — it makes sense to move forward. Not every situation warrants action.

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Questions we're
often asked

Before any decisions are made, it’s natural to want clarity around intent, expectations, and next steps.

These conversations often begin before a clear decision has been made. Owners may be responding to buyer interest or market activity without knowing what, if anything, should happen next.

The questions below provide context around why we reach out and what to expect early in the process.

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Are these conversations confidential?

All information shared is handled with a high level of professionalism and discretion. We do not sell or broadly share information, and anything provided is used solely for the purpose of evaluating a potential transaction. We are happy to provide an NDA or review yours at any point, and always before financial materials are exchanged.

Is there a commitment to work through these steps?

Discovery is focused on learning, clarity, and understanding options. The commitment at this stage is time, transparency, and confidentiality — not fees or formal engagement. That said, we take our time seriously and prefer to engage with founders who have a genuine interest in understanding their options and executing if the right path is identified.

Who do you represent — the buyer or the seller?

At the outset, we typically are not representing either party. In some cases, we may have a non-exclusive buy-side relationship with a buyer. As conversations progress, we determine whether a competitive sell-side process or a direct introduction is appropriate. In a sell-side process, we represent your interests through a partner investment bank; in a direct introduction, we may represent the buyer. We never represent both sides in the same transaction.

Why should we have this conversation?

You should speak with us if you want an honest, strategic perspective on your business and the options available to you. Our focus is on understanding your situation and providing clear, high-level guidance — not pushing a predetermined outcome. We encourage owners to speak with other firms as well and assess the viability of their strategies.

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