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BDO corporate finance partner, Gemma Lynam lists some “top tips” for founders looking to exit or sell their business following an interview with Smart Company. Gemma stresses that thorough preparation is crucial in addition to strong financials, diverse revenue, and solid management teams. Read the full story via Smart Company: “A buyer’s due diligence process will always pick up any quick fixes that are not sustainable, particularly those relating to revenue and profit margins,” said Gemma Lynam, BDO corporate finance partner. “There’s no advantage in presenting a great looking company to a buyer, when it becomes evident during the due diligence process the presented information or performance is not naturally sustainable.”

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When preparing your business for sale, the integrity of your company’s financial reporting is paramount to avoid transactional risks as the deal progresses. This is also the first step in determining enterprise value and the future maintainable earnings of the business. Grant Thornton’s Audit & Assurance Partner, Madina Aziz discusses this in more detail in our webinar and comprehensive guidebook ‘Preparing your business for sale or investment’ in collaboration with Corporate Finance Partner, Cameron Bacon and Corporate Tax Partner, Avinesh Naidu. Catch up on the webinar and download your copy of our guidebook here: https://okt.to/cJlQjI

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