How does IB M&A experience translate into understanding how to create successful company exit strategy?
Do you think if you work in IB M&A, you can work at a company, and then learn and have the ability to make selling a company or exiting more likely? For instance, if I work at my mom's coffee shop or something.
It's like if you were the coach of a basketball team, your cousin is more likely to become really good because you gain an insight from being a coach, and kind of understand what it takes to become good at basketball.
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In summary, IB M&A experience translates well into creating successful company exit strategies by providing the necessary skills and insights to navigate the complexities of selling a business. This expertise can be applied to various business contexts, enhancing the likelihood of a successful exit.
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What makes a sale of a business more likely is if it's an attractive target. The transaction is only a small fraction of the company's lifecycle. Sure it helps if you have some familiarity with deal terms but ultimately it comes down to building a compelling business and relationships with potential acquirers.
Using your analogy -- Do you think your cousin is more likely to become a really good basketball player because you're a coach or do you think it has more to do with their physical attributes, work ethic, and willingness to study the game themselves? I'd be pissed if my cousin took credit for my success as a player because they were a coach, just like I'd be pissed if someone took credit for a successful exit because they helped me write up the deal terms.
Thank you so much for your response. I should have mentioned that I'm referring to the development of a company. If an ex-IBer has insights into what leads to successful exits, perhaps it can be used to influence their company's initial focus and guide its development from inception to exit. So, going back to that analogy, perhaps I can tell my cousin to do certain exercises, eat certain things, or watch specific content. Perhaps I can also advise on what position in basketball he should focus on. As a coach, I know what it takes to get to college, or pro or something.
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