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Today we are going to be talking about Sell-Side M&A

* Rationale for a company to buy another company

* Proprietary technology or Intellectual Patents

* Talent acquisition – Acqui-hire

* Buy out a competitor

* Scale and diversification

* Extra Cash for Growth

* M&A Process

* Decide to sell company

* Conflicts check

* Deciding buyers

* Creating Teaser

* Contact buyers

* Sending out Phase I Bid Letter

* Decide Phase II buyers left in process

* Create Confidential Information Memorandum or Management Presentation and Financial Pack

* Due Diligence

* Receive Final Bids

* Decide winner

* Announcement, closing, and integration

* Why does this matter to you and me?

* Affecting the products you use

* Stock purchase decisions

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