We were extremely impressed by their perseverance and the high quality of their advice on how to structure the deal.

- David Laurello, President and CEO, Stratus

Services

Buying a Business
Few business decisions are more important than the choice to acquire another company. Mirus helps you determine if the time is right for an acquisition and then works with you to plan and implement the strongest possible acquisition strategy. You may already be in discussions with a target company or perhaps you are taking the first steps towards a target search. Either way, Mirus moves the process forward to reach a superior outcome that realizes all of your acquisition objectives. With Mirus at your side, you are able to concentrate on running your company while our professionals guide all aspects of the acquisition.

Financing an Acquisition
When you want to acquire a business and need capital to fund the purchase, Mirus helps you analyze and choose from among the many equity and debt options. We assist you in understanding key factors, such as current conditions in the debt and equity markets, the appropriate valuation for the business you’re acquiring, and the tradeoffs involved with debt or equity financing. Finally, we leverage our extensive network of capital sources to connect you with appropriate capital sources, and we guide you through the entire funding process.

Valuation Analysis
Placing a realistic valuation on a business you’re acquiring is crucial to the success of an acquisition and your ability to finance that acquisition. Mirus provides a unique perspective to the valuations of businesses and securities. We employ several methodologies in every valuation analysis, providing you with all the internal and external data needed to make a sound acquisition decision. We document our valuations in a comprehensive report, appropriate to the scope of the assignment.

Strategic Consulting
If you want to get a big picture viewpoint before venturing into the acquisitions market, Mirus can provide valuable counsel. We help identify and carefully analyze all your potential acquisition options. We review strategic alternatives, size business opportunities, and determine what type of business would add the most to shareholder value. We also determine the value and availability of potential acquisitions. With our unique combination of financial and operating experience, we are skilled at helping you develop viable acquisition strategies to assure you pay the right price for the right acquisition.