PB&W assists owners and management that are considering selling all or part of their businesses. Our clients have been public and private firms from a variety of manufacturing and service industries located throughout North America and Western Europe.

We have extensive experience selling companies, subsidiaries and divisions with transaction values typically between $15 million and $500 million. We have strong contacts with corporations, industry groups and financial institutions. Our contacts, discipline and industry intensive approach enable us to quickly develop a focused group of qualified buyers and reach the key decision-makers.

Our sales and divestiture services include:

• Strategic Evaluation of Companies and Business Units
  PB&W evaluates a client's strategic position and operation to determine if the company can or should take steps to better position or improve operating performance in preparation to sell the company or business unit. The evaluation and resulting recommendations focus on implementing changes in order to maximize shareholder returns.

• Transaction Valuation Analysis
  PB&W values each client company to determine the probable selling price of the business prior to contacting any potential buyers. This analysis includes the examination of potential synergy benefits, goodwill, forecasts and earnings per share impact on potential buyers. PB&W also values equity and debt securities of potential buyer when offered as payment for transactions.

• Identification & Evaluation of Potential Buyers
  We conduct extensive research to identify, evaluate and qualify potential buyers. PB&W works closely with clients to identify a group of buyers that will benefit the most from an acquisition or merger with the client's business.

• Sale Methodology
  With the client's assistance, PB&W evaluates and determines the best method to sell the client's business. Methods of sale that we consider include full or focused auctions. PB&W usually recommends approaching several potential buyers to create a competitive environment in order to maximize sale price and obtain the best transaction terms.

For more information on our Sales & Divestiture Services, please contact one of our Directors.