Exit Readiness
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If You're Preparing for Exit, You're Already Behind
Most companies underestimate how much work it takes to be truly exit-ready. By the time the banker shows up, it’s already too late to fix the real problems.
What Buyers Look For:
Reliable revenue and margin trends
Clean, complete data
Clear accountability across functions
Common Mistakes:
Waiting until diligence starts to get organized
Scrambling to fix documentation gaps
Assuming buyers will understand messy processes
What To Do Now:
1. Build your deal room early
Have all documents staged and clean — months before buyers ever request them.
2. Tie financials to execution
Make it easy to trace your performance back to strategy and leadership action.
3. Assign internal owners for prep
Exit readiness is not just a finance problem. Every function must be able to speak to results.
Closing Thought
You don’t get to run a second process. Start early and exit on your terms.
About The Blog
Author:
Joel Daurity
Most companies start prepping too late. Here's what to do now to avoid surprises and maximize your multiple.
Tags
Private Equity
Value Creation
Exit Strategy
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