Mergers and Alliances
Services

Strategic Development Corporation serves to represent our clients in developing mergers, acquisitions and strategic alliance agreements.

We help our clients in the following manner:

Establishing criteria for selecting partners

Determining organizational design

Evaluating organizational culture fit

Engaging business valuation experts

Negotiating the business agreement

Formulating deal terms and conditions


Coordinating with attorneys, accountants
and other professional resources


Negotiating executive employment and
severance agreements

Preparing closing documents

Providing post-closing follow-up services.


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Resources

Our negotiating team consists of seasoned corporate strategy and organizational development consultants, marketing consultants, and corporate financial consultants. We also engage attorneys, investment bankers, and valuation experts as necessary to meet client needs.


 

Critical Issues

In developing mergers, acquisitions and strategic alliance agreements, having the resources of an outside strategy firm to facilitate the process can be beneficial in identifying and managing critical issues. Doing so can not only create a better value in negotiating the agreement itself, but can also save your executive team substantial time, enabling you to focus your greatest attention on running your business.


 

Format of Engagement

Based on your particular circumstances, our strategy consultants will help you develop specific objectives for the best possible outcomes, and determine the resource team needed for success.

A Services Agreement is then crafted to achieve your stated objectives. Based on the nature of your situation, the process may begin with either a Strategy Retreat, or an initial exploratory meeting with your board members and key investors. In this manner, your team can better assess the nature of consulting services required.

 

Merger/Acquisition Testimonials

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On behalf of our shareholders, please accept our sincere thanks for helping us during the acquisition of our business. Your communication skills and strategies for growing the business were beneficial to all parties.

 

Kent Bakke
Chairman & CEO
Espresso Specialists, Inc.

 

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Strategic Development was instrumental in forming our alliances with 3M Energy Control Products and SEARS Window Tinting. Norm's keen understanding of our vision has led us become a major player in the industry.

  Raymond B. Levy
President & CEO
Sunbelt Distribution
 

Software Production Inc. 

I want to commend you both for all that you have accomplished for our owners and senior management team. There is no question in my mind that our company's acquisition and the ensuing smooth transition of business would not have occurred without you. You’ve helped us define a sense of who we are and where we want to go, and you were able to represent the company with a clear sense of direction. Your sense of purpose and high ethical standards resulted in a win/win conclusion. Thank you for your good work and sensitivity to our issues.

  Richard D. McNeill
President & C.E.O.
Software Production Inc.
 

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