Exit Readiness Review
The Exit Readiness Review is a structured consultation designed to help business owners understand their exit readiness, business valuation, and due diligence requirements. This review provides key financial insights to ensure a smooth and profitable business transition, whether for a sale, investment, or succession.
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Benefits of the Exit Readiness Review
- Understand What Your Business is Worth
Gain a clear and data-driven valuation based on actual performance and industry trends.
- Identify Opportunities to Increase Value
Discover growth levers that can boost your business valuation before an exit.
- Reduce Sale Risks & Improve Readiness
Uncover financial risks, customer dependencies, and operational inefficiencies that could impact a future sale.
- Build a Stronger Exit Strategy
Plan for long-term value creation, whether selling, passing the business on, or seeking investment.
- Expert Guidance from an FD
Work with a financial expert who understands exit planning, ensuring you are prepared for negotiations and due diligence.
Key Features of the Exit Readiness Review
1. Business Valuation & Market Positioning
- A detailed Business Valuation Model assessing the current market value of the business.
- Review of EBITDA multipliers, discounted cash flow, and return on investment analysis to provide a realistic valuation range.
- Comparison to industry benchmarks to assess competitive positioning.
2. Due Diligence & Risk Assessment
- Revenue, gross margin, and net profit trends over the past three years.
- Balance sheet health, including assets, liabilities, and working capital.
- Customer and supplier analysis, identifying dependencies that may impact valuation.
- Fixed asset and stock reviews to highlight key financial considerations.
- Identification of potential red flags that could affect the sale process.
3. Business Growth & Future Valuation Modelling
- The Business Growth Model allows for scenario planning:
- Impact of key business drivers over the next five years.
- Projections of revenue, margin, and working capital growth.
- Potential valuation uplift based on strategic improvements.
- Helps business owners maximise value before exit.
4. Expert-Led Exit Planning Consultation
- A 90-minute consultation with an experienced FD from the VFD Pro Mastermind programme.
- Guidance on preparing financials for potential buyers, investors, or succession planning.
- Insights into risk mitigation and value enhancement strategies.
- Personalised roadmap to help business owners get ‘sale-ready’.
Who Should Take the Exit Readiness Review?
- Business owners planning to sell, seek investment, or transition their business.
- Entrepreneurs wanting to maximise valuation and reduce exit risks.
- Companies looking to assess their exit options within the next 1-5 years.