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by a searcher from Temple University - The Fox School of Business
in Philadelphia, PA, USA

1yr ago

Partial Acquisitions

I have come across a few deals where the sellers just wanted to take some money off the table, but not sell a majority of the company. I have passed on them, however, if you believe in the owner/operator, I would think these are still good investments. You could also possibly earn a consulting fee and have a ROFR when they decide to sell.

What are your thoughts? Are there investors out there that have looked for a portfolio of partial acquisitions without a searcher?

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reply by a searcher 1yr ago
from Carleton University in Calgary, AB, Canada

I agree with Joel... minority deals are often risky. But to your point, Daniel, we can sometimes get comfortable with them under the right circumstances. If you come across any that are interesting, feel free to send them our way, and we'd be happy to pay a referral fee (email = redacted

reply by a searcher 1yr ago
in Philadelphia, PA, USA

I like these and have done a few. Just depends on how much involvement you want and how low risk you can make the terms for you. Also you have to get along well with the owners.