Plan now to achieve a higher valuation tomorrow

Biotechnology businesses may know that selling their business to a pharmaceutical company is an attractive exit strategy, but how can you ensure the process runs smoothly?

In this Guide to Selling Your Biotechnology Business, we walk through how to prepare for each step of the sale, from what to address now to make your business attractive for a sale, to tips for negotiating final offers and letters of intent.

Read this guide to learn how to prepare for and execute a sale of a biotechnology business

In this guide you will learn:

  • How to prepare your business for sale—including how to address areas like management, tax, and forecasted profitability to drive valuation
  • How to address areas of risk such as SOX compliance, supply chain and technical and regulatory considerations
  • How to determine if your business is prepared for a lengthy and challenging process
  • Considerations when structuring the sale
  • The right number of buyers to approach
  • Advice for handling meetings, offers, negotiations and letters of intent
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