SELLING YOUR CHILDCARE COMPANY

Childcare Divestitures.
Childcare companies are the only type of company sold by BFS. We work with more than 500 qualified buyers, each of whom has submitted an acquisition profile to BFS describing the type of centers they want to buy. Additionally, we are the only childcare mergers & acquisitions firm in the country that secures financing for buyers. Therefore, we can ensure that our clients receive cash at closing. Once we meet with you - our client, and understand your company and your requirements, we will work closely with you to sell your company to a suitable buyer.

To help alleviate some of the confusion typically associated with selling a childcare company, we have outlined our process below.

1. No Cost / No Obligation Minimum Value Estimate--We will gladly provide you with a minimum value estimate of the worth of your company before you sign any agreement with us. Call us with your most recent tax return in-hand, and we will provide you with your estimate in approximately 20 minutes.
   
   
2. Finder's / Consulting Fee Agreement ("F/CFA")--We receive your signed and dated F/CFA.
   
   
3. Evaluation--Upon receipt of your F/CFA, we will meet you at your company for your evaluation. The evaluation process will consist of a thorough on-site review of your facilities and a written evaluation consisting of 100+ questions per center. Our discretion will ensure that no one in your center will be alarmed during our visit.
   
   
4. Preparation / Introduction / Discretion--Once we have received the information we need from you, it will take up to 10 days to prepare a comprehensive sales portfolio for your company. Then we will begin introducing your company to our buyers. No information will be released to any buyer until they have signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement; thereby ensuring the privacy and discretion necessary to sell your childcare company safely.
   
   
5. Negotiation--We will have a thorough understanding of your company and your requirements. As we have oftentimes negotiated with the buyers previously, we will be particularly effective during this step of the process. We will work closely with you, your attorney and your accountant to ensure you receive as much money as possible for your company. You are the only one who decides if an offer is acceptable or not. Additionally, BFS routinely secures 90% financing for buyers allowing you to receive all cash at closing.
   
   
6. Transition--We will guide you through the transition step. It is vitally important that your employees and parents learn of the change in ownership in a controlled environment. We will help you organize an "announcement meeting" that will ease the concerns of everyone involved.
   
   
7. Closing--Lastly, we will prepare you for closing day. Whether there is a formal meeting to sign the documents or money is simply wired into your account, we will make sure that nothing is overlooked.

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