Best questions to ask current owners prior to LOI?

by a searcher from University of Missouri - Columbia

2 years ago

This question is for searchers who have closed on an acquisition. 

What are the 10 most critical questions to ask the current owner when qualifying their business? 

Questions that you wish you would have asked prior to going under LOI and found out during DD?

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searcher from Columbia University - Columbia Business School

great thread thanks for the candor

2 weeks ago | like reply | 0 likes

searcher from Massey University

How many roles are you doing? How many "normal employee" do i need to do all that you are doing, after you are gone?

4 months ago | like reply | 0 likes

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