How To Get Top Value For Your Technology Business
A live virtual seminar to explore how value is added during the sale process and gain an insight into technology business valuation.
We will also discuss the current state of M&A across the technology sector and the impact of COVID-19 on activity.
Dates:
Tuesday 9 February 2021
Time:
09:30 - 12:00
Location:
GoToWebinar
Essential Knowledge for Selling Your Technology Business for Top Value
Owner-managers of technology businesses from all over the UK have benefited from attending Prism seminars. Not only will you learn how to maximise value during the sale process, but you will also be given an insight into the three key elements to timing it right. The seminar will also explore why some businesses are sold for much more than others – and give you the chance to meet the Prism team, albeit virtually.
The Prism team has years of technology M&A experience to share with you to help make a positive difference when considering the sale of your business. This live virtual seminar is perfect for tech sector owner-managers who are considering selling within the next three years. However, whatever your timescale, this seminar will give you practical things to consider that can really enhance your saleability and valuation for when the time comes.
Who Should Attend?
Owner-managers of technology businesses looking to sell within the next three years.
Those looking to make an acquisition will also find this seminar useful.
Benefits of Attending
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Learn how business owners-managers can greatly enhance business value.
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Learn how a well-managed sale process can substantially increase value.
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Understand business valuation and why some businesses are valued much more highly than others.
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Learn about the relationship between deal structure and risk.
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Hear from a tech former business owner about what buyers look for, how they added value and successfully sold their technology business.
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Discover what you should expect from a good advisor.
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Understand the impact of COVID-19 on M&A in the tech sector.
The Presenters
Peter Watson ACA MBA MCIM
Managing Director
Prism Corporate Broking
Robert Fiske BSc MSc DipM ACIM
Director of Corporate Finance
Prism Corporate Broking
Nick Clarke (Feb Seminar Only)
Former technology business owner
and former Prism client
Agenda
Tuesday 9 February 2021
Start 09:30 – Finish 12:00 (plus Q&A)
Introduction
Review of the Technology Market
Find out how the technology market changes over time compared to other markets and the possible impact of COVID-19. Discover which tech sectors are hot and who is buying who.
The Dark Art of Valuation
Get an understanding of how businesses are valued in practice and the relationship between deal structure and risk. Discover the myth of the multiple and how and why multiples vary for different businesses.
– Coffee Break –
Q&A
A brief opportunity for your questions to be answered.
Selling My Business – My Perspective
Find out what it is really like to go through the sale process – a case study from a former owner of a technology business who has been through the process of building value and selling their business with Prism.
Adding Value Through the Sale Process
Discover the main stages involved in selling your business and the essential steps to build and retain value during the sale process. Find out why you should use a good advisor and how they can add value. Learn the three key elements to timing a business sale right.
Q&A
An opportunity for your questions to be answered.
Important Information
Please first purchase your ticket through eventbrite. Then you will be able to register with GoToWebinar to receive your unique joining link to use on the day.
All attendees will be anonymous and you will not be required to share your webcam. You will be able to send messages and questions directly to the organisers and presenters using the chat box facility in GoToWebinar.