Our M&A Process

At MasterPlan Advisors, we’ve been helping business owners build and exit companies for three decades. Our M&A team relies on proven processes to help sellers exit their businesses successfully, assist buyers in the due diligence process and effectively value businesses.

Sell‑Side Representation Process

We begin with a confidential conversation about timing and goals. Whether prepared or just starting, we’ll guide deal structure from a financial, tax and legal lens.

We’ll help you:

Buy‑Side Support & Due Diligence Process

We verify fit of a targeted acquisition and protect your return across diligence.

Business Valuations Process

Reasons you may need a valuation and the approaches we apply.

Tax Planning

Gifting to heirs

Capital Planning

New partner / financing

Partial Sale

Sell a piece

Legal Issues

Divorce, litigation

Valuing a Business or Asset

Asset Approach (Fair Market Value)

Replacement Cost and Cost to Build

Income Approach

Discounted Cash Flow / Residual Income

Market Approach

Comparables / Precedents