More than a business brokerage firm, we are Intermediaries and Merger & Acquisition Advisors focusing on middle-market businesses in the West Central marketplace. M&A Advisors focus on serving clients in the middle market arena while those that call themselves business brokers generally serve different clientele and tend to focus on smaller transactions.
We market our M&A clients to sophisticated buyers who may not be located in the same geographical area as the client. To bring the deals to closure, and bring our clients success, the companies we represent must be marketed in a highly professional manner. This is where we bring our backgrounds and skill sets to the M&A process. As advisors throughout the M&A process, we assist clients as they navigate through the oftentimes lengthy negotiation, due diligence and documentation processes.
Our Certified, C-Level and Senior Executive designations make us stand apart from the typical and customary Intermediary or Business Broker. Our advisors bring proven business experience and professional credentials to each engagement.
To become a Certified Acquisition Associates (CAA) advisor, individuals must be:
- Certified or accredited in their profession (such as Certified Public Accountant, Certified Business Intermediary, Certified Management Consultant, Certified Financial Planner, Attorney-at-Law, CM&AA)
- Recognized by a professional organization as having demonstrated competence and as having attained the highest level or expertise (such as Senior Professional in Human Resources)
- Held C-Level positions in business (such as Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, Corporate General counsel)
Our Mission: At Certified Acquisition Associates (CAA), our mission is to provide entrepreneurs with the professional representation needed to bring transactions to successful conclusions. Ownership transfers for over 75% of businesses listed for sale never materialize. Our mission at CAA is to dramatically reduce this unacceptable failure rate and help both sellers and buyers fulfill their dreams.
We're Different: Certified, C-Level and Senior Executive designations make us stand apart from the typical and customary Intermediary or Business Broker. We bring proven business experience and professional credentials to each engagement. As objective advisors, our perspective builds on the subjective outlook of our entrepreneur clients and our differences strengthen the relationship. Our consultants are unbiased, and being removed from the emotional and historical perspectives of the businesses we serve, can offer the matter-of-fact tough advise and guidance needed to bring every transaction to a successful conclusion.
Merger & Acquisition Advisors
Our clients tell us that our focus, level of education and training, and "Big 4" firm experience sets us apart. We have the most appropriate certifications, specializations and advanced degrees to serve the M&A marketplace.
Many companies seeking acquisitions will look at a multitude of potential acquisition candidates before choosing the best target. To address this, we actively coach our clients in proper preparation strategies. This allows our clients to focus on running their business, while we focus on getting it sold.
When the deal is consummated, if requested, we will help locate appropriate local executives to assist the team on the buy-side.
WHAT ARE INTERMEDIARIES?
LOOKING TO ACQUIRE AN EXISTING BUSINESS? Allow Certified Acquisitions to assist you with your acquisition strategy and implementation.
PLANNING TO SELL? The decision to sell marks the beginning of a long process of analyzing, marketing, and negotiating. CAA has the credentials and experience to help you effectively market your business and maximize your return.
DO YOU HAVE A BUSINESS PLAN? Call CAA if you need assistance in preparing your business plan.
Cautionary Notice to Sellers Regarding Securities Transactions
YOU CAN FOCUS ON RUNNING YOUR BUSINESS, CERTIFIED ACQUISITIONS WILL FOCUS ON ITS SALE
Member: Business Brokers of Florida
International Business Brokers Association
Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors
http://www.amaaonline.com
National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts
Association for Corporate Growth
Florida Venture Forum
Business Transition Council
http://www.transitioncouncil.com
National Merger and Acquisition Professionals Org.
http://www.NMAPO.com
