Strategy: Exit the Stage Right

Do You Want to Work for These People?

You become an employee the day after you sell (that is, if you continue working for the company). Be sure you trust the people you’re selling to if you want to continue working there. Discuss in detail the acquirer’s plans for your business prior to the sale, and find out his or her track record with other acquisitions. Know what it means to management and the balance of employees to sell and work for the new owners. After closing the deal, the work environment at the company will never be the same.