FAQ
Q. How do you value a company?
A. We employ leading-edge techniques -- utilizing approaches such as market-based and income-based ones.
Q. How long does it take to sell a company?
A. Although we'd like to say how quick it is, we can't. Selling a business normally takes 6 to 18 months.
Q. What sort of process is involved?
A. There are about 200 steps that are made. On a macro basis, the requisite skills center on evaluation, financial analysis, economics, accounting, research, forecasting, and negotiation.
Q. How can things be kept confidential?
A. COMPASS utilizes careful and proven methods that foster confidentiality.
Q. What's the cost?
A. Representation is known to "pay for itself." Published articles show that professional M&A representation can add 20% to a client's sale price.
A written proposal would specify our responsibilities and fee structure.
What Clients are Saying
"Bryce DeGroot and his team at Compass Advisors did a remarkable job in representing our business on the market. . . We owe Bryce DeGroot and everyone at Compass Advisors a debt of gratitude for their courtesy, expertise, professionalism and success during difficult economic times..."
—Sven & Denise Ahlberg, former shareholders, Trakkers LLC
Contact Us
Phone:
406.282.6000
Email:
info@compass-advisors.com
Mailing Address:
1226 Stoneridge Drive, Ste. A
Bozeman, MT 59718
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