Every business has a lifecycle. These cycles typically have a beginning, a middle and an end before the cycle starts again.

As a company travels through its lifecycle, there is usually consideration given to an acquisition or divestiture strategy. Regardless of where in the cycle your business resides, our team of mergers and acquisitions experts can help.

RubinBrown has the experience to help your organization from the initial thought of buying or selling to the critical post-closing and integration activities that must occur.

Our comprehensive approach maximizes the value of the transaction for our clients.

Our team of professionals have been advisors on numerous transactions as well as have experience as buyers and sellers of their own companies.

The RubinBrown Difference

As a RubinBrown Mergers & Acquisitions client, you can expect a team that is responsive and dedicated to understanding your specific transaction needs.

We will assign a dedicated team of individuals who have experience in the transaction process and will provide you with a single point of contact for all your needs.

We have the breadth and depth of expertise in all aspects of a transaction to deliver results on both domestic and international activities for transactions as small as $1 million to larger transactions up to $1 billion.

RubinBrown professionals have provided services on numerous transactions with a variety of clients including family/owner-managed businesses, private equity and publicly held companies.

While RubinBrown is organized around 11 industry specific groups, we have merger and acquisition experience specifically within the Life Sciences, Manufacturing & Distribution, Media & Entertainment, Not-For-Profit and Professional Services industries.

RubinBrown also has merger and acquisition experience within technology and technology-related industries. We will align our industry expertise with the industry focus of your company or your target company to deliver a team that understands the unique issues of a particular industry.

RubinBrown will provide you with a variety of tailored services throughout the business and transaction life cycle in a manner that is conducive to how you do business and ensure that you become a totally satisfied RubinBrown client.

RubinBrown offers the following specialized services to meet your needs:

Transaction Strategy

• Overall acquisition strategy planning
• Transaction structuring
• Negotiation

Seller Services

• Planning
• Value Assessments
• Coaching for presenting the business
• Preparing the business for sale
• Assist in the evaluation of potential buyers
• Assist in the evaluation of the Letter of Intent (LOI)
• Closing and Post-Closing Assistance

Buyer Services

• Build vs. Buy analysis
• Transaction structuring
• Integration planning and change management
• Assist in evaluating the transaction
• Analyze the value and risk drivers
• Assist in the preparation of the Letter of Intent (LOI)
• Closing and Post-Closing Assistance
• Post-Merger Integration

We have compiled online resources that may be helpful to you or your business. You may wish to bookmark this page for future reference.

	Kansas City Chamber of Commerce The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to providing responsive and committed leadership that builds a vibrant and thriving community as we seek to achieve prosperity and an outstanding quality of life. We will assist our members in growing their businesses by creating a community where members are connected to one another in the local, regional, and global marketplace.
	Missouri Department of Economic Development The goal of the Missouri Department of Economic Development is to make Missouri the best place to live, work, vacation and conduct business. They offer several resources on its Web site including information on professional licensing, workforce development, international marketing, and financial regulations.
	Missouri Secretary of State The Missouri Secretary of State offers numerous resources for the small business owner. Its Web site includes helpful links to information about starting and operating a business in Missouri, commissions, the notary public handbook and many more related sites.
	St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association The St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association (RCGA) is the chamber of commerce and economic development organization for the Greater St. Louis region, which includes St. Louis City; the Missouri counties of St. Louis, St. Charles, Lincoln, Warren, Franklin, and Jefferson; and the Illinois counties of St. Clair, Jersey, Madison, Clinton and Monroe. RCGA's 4,000 member companies constitute nearly 40% of the regional workforce. RCGA's Web site provides information on public policy, news, economic development and available discounts.
	United States Small Business Administration The U.S. Small Business Administration, established in 1953, provides financial, technical and management assistance to help Americans start, run, and grow their businesses. With a portfolio of business loans, loan guarantees and disaster loans worth more than $45 billion, in addition to a venture capital portfolio of $13 billion, the SBA is the nation's largest single financial backer of small businesses. Last year, the SBA offered management and technical assistance to more than one million small business owners. The SBA also plays a major role in the government's disaster relief efforts by making low-interest recovery loans to both homeowners and businesses. Its Web site offers advice on starting a small business along with statistics and an answer desk.

For more information, please contact:

Ben Barnes, CPA
Partner
314.678.3531
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Dale Lash, CFA
Partner
303.952.1261
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Todd Pleimann, CPA
Kansas City Managing Partner
913.499.4411
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Tim Farquhar, CFA, CPA
Manager
314.290.3281
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