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of M & A expertise to privately held business owners

OUR Business Is Selling YOUR Business

About Us

Carpenter Hawke was founded in 1991 to provide expert M & A advisory services to sellers of privately owned businesses. Carpenter Hawke has successfully advised a wide range of clients looking for unconflicted advice on the sale of their business. Personal integrity and professionalism govern our performance.

Our unique marketing process and extensive research assures that our clients realize the maximum value from the sale of their business while maintaining confidentiality, throughout the process. Our seasoned and experienced Deal Closers adhere to the high standards and reputation they have worked many years to achieve.

We have successfuly completed over 250 transactions in a broad range of industries, including manufacturing, business services, technology and distribution.


Initial Meeting

This introductory meeting is crucial for our partners to better understand the business and ownerships story and objectives. We then tailor a proposal that is built around the objectives of ownership. It also is an opportunity for our team to get to know the owners and see if together we think it is a fit. The process is always collaborative. We first set up an initial meeting and consultation, where we gain a better understanding of what we’re going to value and sell.

Valuation

Our valuation team needs to fully understand if a business appraisal is needed and what the use is for. Is it to determine a selling price for the business, is it for divorce, or some other need. Our goal is to tailor our business valuation services to meet the needs or our clients. Complete Appraisal – Self Contained Report or Summary Report, Calculation of Value or Appraisal Review. Our valuation team has over 60 years of combined expertise and experience.

Deal Team

Our mergers and acquisitions partners are involved with every aspect of each and every assignment. From the introductory meeting through closing. We work as a team along with our experienced support staff and interns. Each partner has over 30 years of M&A Advisory experience and know the process and pitfalls to get our clients to a successful closing. In addition our support staff also has over 25 years of expertise in their respective areas. Our financial analyst, our professional book writer and our valuation professionals, together with our interns make the process smooth and successful for each and every client we serve.