Successfully exiting a business requires much more than basic preparation, which is why Grant Thornton New Zealand is hosting an afternoon of expert-led insights about corporate governance and the exit readiness framework you should use when planning for the future.
Even if you are not actively considering an exit in the short or medium term, advisors from Grant Thornton and Duncan Cotterill will provide practical insights and market perspectives to help you make informed decisions. Key topics include:
Business value drivers and exit readiness
- Understanding both financial and non-financial drivers of business value
- Enterprise value (the offer) vs. equity value (the amount you receive)
- Sale process key milestones
Tax implications of a business sale
- Imputation credits - how to deal with accumulated retained earnings
- Key differences between asset sales and share sales – the seller’s perspective
- How to time your tax restructuring
Legal steps for great outcomes
- Pre-sale readiness - how to get your contracts and policies in order to ensure a smooth sale
- Managing deal risk - how warranties, indemnities and insurance affect the seller
- Liability
- How to navigate an earn out