Our team of mergers and acquisitions experts focuses on the entire life cycle of the transaction process. From the initial thought of buying or selling to the critical post-closing and integration activities that must occur, our comprehensive approach maximizes the value of the transaction for our clients.

Why choose RubinBrown?

• We have a strategic perspective of the transaction process
• We assist in every step of the transaction process
• Our team of professionals have “real world” experience buying and selling businesses

We can support you through the transaction cycle

Transaction Strategy Services

• Overall Acquisition Strategy Planning
• Transaction Structuring
• Negotiation  

Seller Services

• Planning
• Value assessments
• Preparation for presenting the business
• Change management
• Assist you in evaluating the offers
• Assist in the execution of the Letter of Intent ("LOI")

Buyer Services

• Build vs. Buy analysis
• Transaction structuring
• Integration planning
• Change management
• Assist you in evaluating the deal
• Analyze the value and risk drivers
• Assist in the execution of the Letter of Intent ("LOI")

Due Diligence

• Buyer due diligence services:
  • Financial Services
  • Valuation Services
  • Tax Services
  • Benefits Services
  • Markets and Competitors Services
  • Operations and Technology Services
  • Analytical Services
• Seller due diligence services:
  • Document preparation
  • Document management
• Identify deal breakers

Closing

• Provide sale and purchase agreement advice
• Dispute resolution and completion accounts
• Significant closing mechanisms
• Price adjustments
• Closing and completion account mechanisms
• Preparation and audit of completion accounts
• Resolution of price disputes

Post-Closing Assistance

• Purchase price allocation
• Provide audit, review or compilations
• Provide tax services
• Provide small business services

Post-Merger Integration

• Business integration planning and execution
• Technology integration planning and execution
• Process integration
• Change management

We have compiled online resources that may be helpful to you or your business. You may wish to bookmark this page for future reference.

	United States Small Business Administration The U.S. Small Business Administration, established in 1953, provides financial, technical and management assistance to help Americans start, run, and grow their businesses. With a portfolio of business loans, loan guarantees and disaster loans worth more than $45 billion, in addition to a venture capital portfolio of $13 billion, the SBA is the nation's largest single financial backer of small businesses. Last year, the SBA offered management and technical assistance to more than one million small business owners. The SBA also plays a major role in the government's disaster relief efforts by making low-interest recovery loans to both homeowners and businesses. Its Web site offers advice on starting a small business along with statistics and an answer desk.
	Missouri Department of Economic Development The goal of the Missouri Department of Economic Development is to make Missouri the best place to live, work, vacation and conduct business. They offer several resources on its Web site including information on professional licensing, workforce development, international marketing, and financial regulations.
	Missouri Secretary of State The Missouri Secretary of State offers numerous resources for the small business owner. Its Web site includes helpful links to information about starting and operating a business in Missouri, commissions, the notary public handbook and many more related sites.
	Kansas City Chamber of Commerce "The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to providing responsive and committed leadership that builds a vibrant and thriving community as we seek to achieve prosperity and an outstanding quality of life. We will assist our members in growing their businesses by creating a community where members are connected to one another in the local, regional, and global marketplace."
	St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association The St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association (RCGA) is the chamber of commerce and economic development organization for the Greater St. Louis region, which includes St. Louis City; the Missouri counties of St. Louis, St. Charles, Lincoln, Warren, Franklin, and Jefferson; and the Illinois counties of St. Clair, Jersey, Madison, Clinton and Monroe. RCGA's 4,000 member companies constitute nearly 40% of the regional workforce. RCGA's Web site provides information on public policy, news, economic development and available discounts.

For more information, please contact:

Daniel B. Raskas, CM&AA
Partner-In-Charge
314.78.3530
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Todd R. Pleimann, CPA
Kansas City Managing Partner
913.499.4411
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Peter Schulman, CPA, CIRA, CDBV
Partner
303.952.1275
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Matthew Wester, CPA, CFE
Partner
303.952.1277
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