You have made the decision to control your financial future by purchasing a business. Owning a business is the greatest way to build wealth and take charge of your own destiny. Congratulations for contacting ABMI, you've selected the best in the industry! Now the process begins to help find and acquire the right business for you.

All buyers should meet their ABMI representative in person, however, if that is not possible due to distance, continuous communication by phone or email can be effective. We begin our process by gathering detailed information about you to establish your financial capabilities, your skills and experiences, and your personal life goals. This information helps us gain your commitment to the process and determine the best types of business to pursue. Once this is completed, we will start your search using ABMI's considerable market basket of resources.

You will feel more comfortable making a decision of this magnitude when you understand more about the process of buying a business. While our buyer clients may be very well educated and experienced in their profession, buying a business is not something that most people do very often. Your team at ABMI does this every day and we are specialists at it. We will work with you to explain the process and help you understand the dynamics active in the current marketplace and how business valuation impacts the maximum return on investment (ROI).

The search process begins with a preliminary assessment of businesses that appear to match the defined criteria to confirm an initial interest level. Part of the magic is in finding businesses that are not on the radar or may otherwise be overlooked. Your team at ABMI will conduct a comprehensive search for businesses ensuring you have access to the most qualified opportunities possible. Our seasoned team of professionals will engage in confidential discussion with the business owner on your behalf to establish an initial dialog and begin the process of gathering information. A confidentiality agreement should be signed to help establish an open exchange of information.

Your ABMI advisor will gather detailed information on the business, and set up meetings with the business owner. We will assist in the assessment of the information, help research the industry, and provide a preliminary opinion of value based on the initial data. Our unique perspective in the marketplace allows us to evaluated hundreds of business transactions. This perspective will provide valuable insight for you to consider in assessing each opportunity. If the assessment leads to a decision to pass on the opportunity, we will continue the search process.

The offer is an important factor to a successful transaction. Thoroughly understanding the needs and goals of both parties to a transaction can assist in structuring an offer that is truly a win-win. Structure of an offer can often be equally as important as price. With over 25 years of experience we have seen transactions structured in many different ways. We will apply our experience in deal structure assisting you with drafting an effective offer. We will negotiate on your behalf highlighting the benefits of your offer and working diligently to establish favorable terms that exceed your expectations.

This is an important step in the process in which the information provided by the business owner is verified. Your team at ABMI will facilitate this process assisting in gathering documentation and working with other members of your advisory team such as your legal and accounting professionals as they validate the data. We will assist in introducing you to lenders as potential sources of financing, and coordinate any other due diligence inquiries as requested.

Final preparations will be made for lease assignments, utility transfers, financing, merchant service accounts, inventory counts and any other last minute preparations to make the transfer as seamless as possible. Your acquisition will usually be completed by an attorney with the signing of several documents and the payment of the balance of the purchase price.

Transitional training by the seller may include meetings with employees and clients, technical education, computer updating, and other essential knowledge transfer. We will be available to assist you with any questions or post closing requirements you may have. Remember what you have learned throughout this process, because when the time comes, ABMI will still be here to help you sell your business.

Many additional questions may arise during the buying process. Please do not hesitate to have us explain in detail any portion of this process. You will discover that, with ABMI's assistance, you can have a successful experience purchasing and owning your own business

FINDING THE RIGHT BUSINESS

ABMI is the "Best in Class" when it comes to providing business buyers with the proper tools of the trade and guidance how to implement them. Experience in business transactions is one of the most valuable professional advantages. If you want to be sure that you find the perfect business profile and all of the resources to make an informed decision, please contact us for a free preliminary review.

ABMI is proud of a veteran executive team with experience in facilitating the following processes:

• Discovering suitable business opportunities from a wide variety of sources
• Valuation of businesses of interest
• Facilitate meetings with sellers
• Provide Due Diligence guidelines to help you understand the important elements to investigate when buying a business
• Professional preparation of your offer
• Contract negotiation
• Locate alternative sources of financing for your purchase
• Closing transactions
• Transition Strategies

ABMI provides business buyers and investors with an expert perspective and a wealth of resources in order to secure strategic business opportunities that position clients for long-term success.

The team of professional intermediaries at ABMI are ready to help. When you are ready to start asking questions and begin the exciting journey, contact ABMI. 913-341-6300

Our Mission: "To maximize value for our stakeholders through best-in-class business intermediary services"

Buyer Service Model

1. Introductory Meeting Meet buyer-client Review resources Discuss goals Define next steps

• Meet buyer-client
• Review resources
• Discuss goals
• Define next steps

• Identify Target Industries
• Refine criteria
  • Location
  • Sales
  • No. of employees

• Contact owner
• Sign NDA
• Coordinate initial meeting
• Exchange Preliminary information

• Review Financial Statements
• Assess Operations
• Estimate Value

• Assist in drafting LOI
• Present LOI
• Negotiate terms

• Facilitate exchange of information
• Assist in assessment
• Work with client advisors

• Facilitate Purchase Agreement development
• Conduct UCC Lien Searches
• Prepare Closing Statement
• Close transaction
• Disperse escrowed funds