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Frequently
Asked Questions |
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How
does
Janas Associates conduct the sale of a company? |
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The
Janas approach involves gaining an understanding of the company, its
market, competition, history, present situation and future
prospects. Financial records are analyzed, deconstructed, and recast
to provide a true picture of cash flows and net worth. A
Confidential Business Review is written to provide buyer candidates
a succinct and lucid view of the company. Candidates are identified
and approached to elicit serious buying interest. Janas then manages
the negotiations to complete the transaction with the buyer and
seller in coordination with their legal counsel and CPA firm.
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Does
Janas Associates buy companies for its own account? |
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No.
Janas manages the transaction when a client wants to buy a company
or sell their company. Our services are fee-based.
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Does
Janas Associates represent both buyer and seller?
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Janas
will either represent the buyer or the seller, but not both in the
same transaction.
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Are
Janas Associates services industry specific? |
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No.
Janas has served clients in manufacturing, distribution, service,
petroleum, agricultural and high tech industries.
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Does
Janas Associates participate in rollups? |
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Yes.
Janas has been engaged by buy-side clients in the pursuit of rollups
in various industries. A rollup is a series of mergers or
acquisitions whose goal includes consolidation of a fragmented
business sector.
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How
does
Janas Associates charge for its services? |
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Janas receives a monthly Consulting Fee from its clients to a) defray
expenses, and b) gain client commitment. The aggregate of the fees
collected are deducted from the "Success Fee,"or amount awarded to
Janas for completing the transaction. The Success Fee is based on a
percentage of Transaction Value.
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Does
Janas Associates help owners decide "what's next"? |
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Yes.
Janas considers a wide variety of alternatives and assists owners in
evaluating choices and potential future impact of transactions.
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