How to arrange for a M&A with family business

Hi, currently an IBD analyst at a MM IB and a family member of mine owns their own private business. They've decided it's time for them to sell the business and asked if this is something I can do for them given I work in M&A.

However, the business is in another sector to mine and is also very small (around $10m in annual revenue) my MM bank typically does deals for companies with $50m + revenue.

Would it be possible for my bank to agree to do a meeting to discuss a potential M&A for a family member of an analyst? If so, how should I approach this given I don't know anyone in the appropriate sector team?

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Family and business never mix. This is bigger than a deal - it could ruin your relationship and you end up never speaking to them again because of a small disagreement. 

 

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