Corporate Documents
• Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws (or LLC Agreement)
• Business licenses and permits
• Organizational chart and ownership structure
• Board meeting minutes (last 3 years)
• Shareholder agreements and stock ledgers
• List of subsidiaries and affiliates
Financial Information
• Last 3–5 years of financial statements (audited, if available)
• Year-to-date interim financials• Tax returns (last 3–5 years)
• General ledger details
• Bank statements
• Capital expenditure history
• Forecasts, budgets, and financial models
Legal & Compliance
• Pending or past litigation documentation
• Regulatory compliance and risk assessments
• Environmental and safety compliance records
• Past and ongoing investigations
• Intellectual property (IP) filings: patents, trademarks, copyrights
Contracts & Agreements
• Customer contracts (top 10 by revenue)
• Vendor/supplier agreements
• Loan agreements and debt schedules
• Lease agreements (real estate, equipment)
• Employment contracts and independent contractor agreements
• Joint ventures, partnerships, or franchise agreements
Human Resources
• Employee census and compensation structure
• Benefits and retirement plans
• Stock options, RSUs, or profit-sharing plans
• Employment policies and handbooks
• Any ongoing or past HR disputesOperations & Assets
• Real estate holdings
• Fixed asset register
• Inventory reports
• IT systems and software licenses
• Insurance policies and claims history
• Equipment leases and maintenance logs
Sales & Marketing
• Sales pipeline and funnel metrics
• Customer concentration reports
• Churn and retention statistics
• Marketing and advertising spend
• Customer feedback, surveys, and reviews
• Social media and brand assets
Growth & Strategy
• Business plan and growth strategy
• Competitive landscape analysis
• SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats)
• Expansion or product development plans
Pro Tip: Buyers will appreciate a virtual data room with all documents clearly labeled and categorized.
Let’s Explore! Get in touch and we can share all that we have to offer you and your company.
Craig Dickens
Chairman
Seattle Office
Office: 253.327.1493
Mobile: 253.370.8893
Merit Investment Bank as a leading boutique investment bank is focused on entrepreneurial middle-market companies. Merit Investment Bank Executes sell-side M&A, buy-side M&A, and capital advisory services, debt and equity capital raises, corporate finance, and valuation services.
Securities offered through Finalis Securities LLC Member FINRA/SIPC. Merit Investment Bank and Finalis Securities LLC are separate, unaffiliated entities.
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