Mergers & Acquisitions Consulting Services

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Sell Smart. Buy Strategically. Exit On Your Terms.

When it's time to make a move—whether you're selling, acquiring, or planning a generational handoff—you need more than a broker. You need a Mergers and Acquisitions consultant who knows how to prepare your business, structure a deal, and guide you through every stage with clarity and leverage.

At VSG, we’ve walked this road before. We’ve bought, sold, merged, and advised businesses across Eastern Idaho and beyond. We understand what makes a company valuable—and how to protect that value during a transition.

What VSG Brings to the Table

  • Exit Strategy & Valuation Readiness

    Whether you’re ready now or five years from now, we help you build toward a clean, profitable exit. That means improving financials, reducing owner dependency, and documenting the systems and processes buyers care about.

  • Buy-Side Acquisition Support

    Looking to grow through acquisition? We help you identify smart targets, perform pre-diligence, and navigate the deal process. We’re not just analyzing spreadsheets—we’re helping you make confident, strategic moves to create the highest possible value.

  • Deal Structuring & Advisory

    From asset sales to earn-outs, we help you structure deals that protect your interests and maximize long-term value. We’ll also quarterback communication between your attorney, CPA, and any involved brokers.

  • Succession Planning

    For owners looking to pass the business to family, internal leadership, or employees—we help you do it right. That means minimizing tax burden, preserving legacy, and ensuring leadership is ready for the handoff.

  • Due Diligence & Documentation

    We help you gather, organize, and present the documentation buyers need—from financial statements to organizational charts—so you’re not scrambling when interest heats up.

  • Cross-industry Insight That Give You an Edge

    VSG has worked with businesses across trades, logistics, manufacturing, construction, professional services, and multi-location operations. That experience and industry knowledge means we know what drives value—and how to help you position your company accordingly. Whether you're selling, buying, or planning for transition, our consultants bring the context and strategic insights to get it done right.

Why M&A Requires Real-World Experience

Selling or buying a business isn’t just a financial transaction—it’s a high-stakes leadership decision. Most business owners only do it once. We’ve done it many times. Our team brings the strategic insight, legal awareness, and operational expertise needed to make sure nothing falls through the cracks. Complex deals or simple ones, we want to help you get the maximum value.

We also know how to manage expectations, timelines, and personalities—because deals don’t just hinge on numbers. They hinge on people.

Our Process for M&A Consulting

  • 1. Analyze

    Understand your goals, timing, business value, and market position

  • 2. Plan

    Build a clear transaction roadmap (sell-side or buy-side)

  • 3. Prepare

    Do a deep dive and get your business ready for due diligence, valuation, and negotiation

  • 4. Execute

    Support negotiations, deal structure, strategy, and third-party coordination

  • 5. Transition

    Ensure leadership, systems, and staff are ready post-transaction

  • 6. Optimize

    Evaluate financials and reinvest or retool as needed

Considering Private Equity? We’ll Help You Navigate It.

Private equity can be a powerful tool for scaling or exiting—but only if the deal aligns with your goals. At VSG, we help business owners understand what PE really means for their business, and whether it’s the right move.

From prepping for due diligence to improving valuation, we make sure you’re positioned to attract the right kind of capital—on terms that make sense for you. And if you’re already in talks with a PE firm, we’ll help you evaluate the structure, negotiate with confidence, and avoid costly missteps.

We’ve supported owners through majority buyouts, minority recapitalizations, and full transitions to PE-backed leadership teams. Whether you’re looking to step back or step into a bigger future, we make sure the deal moves you forward.

Who We Work With

  • Owners preparing to sell now or in the next 3–5 years

  • Companies exploring growth through acquisition

  • Business leaders managing internal succession

  • Operators looking for clarity before entering the deal process

If you’re asking, “Is now the right time?” or “What’s my business really worth?”—we can help you answer both with confidence.

Why VSG

We’re not brokers looking for a commission—we’re strategic partners focused on your big picture. We’ve helped owners exit clean, acquire strategically, and build businesses worth buying.

With experience across trades, logistics, service industries, and multi-location operations, we know what buyers look for—and how to help you deliver it.

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