Strategy and M&A
Business Strategy And M&A Advisory
Reed helps owners plan growth, enter new markets and buy or sell a company, from preparation through integration after the deal closes.
Strategy From Someone Who Has Run The Business
As Business Development Director at Leggett & Platt, Reed led strategic planning for new markets and business units with more than $500M in annual revenue, and represented the company in the divestiture of two businesses, working directly with private equity firms and investors.
For a sale or an acquisition, he prepares the financials, models the deal, works with your attorney, banker and any broker, and leads the integration after closing.
When owners call Reed
You want to grow but do not know which market or product to pursue
You plan to sell the company in the next few years
You found a company to buy and need it evaluated
A buyer has approached you
You closed a deal and need to combine the two companies
Strategy And M&A Services Reed Provides
Reed handles the financial and operating work on each step of a plan or a deal.
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Strategic planning
A written plan with targets, owners and dates, tied to your budget.
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Growth and business development
New markets, customers, products and locations evaluated with real margin data.
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Acquisition analysis
Financial models, valuation support and due diligence on target companies.
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Sale preparation
Clean financials, normalized earnings and documents ready before buyers look.
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Deal support
Coordination with your attorney, banker and broker from letter of intent to closing.
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Integration
Accounting, reporting, people and processes combined after the deal closes.
Reed Hoagland, CPA and CMA
Deal And Strategy Work Backed By 35 Years In The Business
As a division President, Reed grew net sales by $251M over seven years, and he has sat across the table from buyers when a business was sold.
How Working With Reed Works
Four steps from the first call to ongoing work.
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Intro call
You and Reed talk about your numbers, your goals and what is not working.
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Business assessment
Reed reviews your financial statements and operations and meets your team, at your location or by video call.
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Plan and priorities
You get a ranked list of what to fix first and what Reed will do about each item.
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Ongoing work
Reed works on a set schedule, in person and virtually, and reports results to you, your lender or your board.
Strategy And M&A Questions
When should I start preparing to sell my company?
Start one to three years before a sale. That gives time to clean up the financials, fix margin problems and show buyers a steady record of results.
Can you evaluate a company I want to buy?
Yes. Reed reviews the target company’s financial statements, builds a model of the combined business and runs due diligence on the numbers and operations.
Do you work with my attorney and banker?
Yes. Reed coordinates with your attorney, lender, tax CPA and any broker involved in the deal.
Can you help after the deal closes?
Yes. Reed leads the integration of accounting, reporting, people and processes, and can stay on as fractional CFO or COO.
Do you work in person or virtually?
Both. Reed works on a hybrid schedule. He meets with your team at your location when the work calls for it and works virtually the rest of the time. You and Reed set the mix that fits your company.
Question not listed here? Call Reed directly.
Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas
Areas We Serve
Arkansas
Northwest Arkansas
Rogers, Bentonville and Fayetteville
Book A Consultation With Reed
Pick a time on the calendar or call 620-404-1688. Reed works with clients in person and virtually in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas.
Areas served
Pittsburg, Joplin, Kansas City, Springfield, Wichita, Tulsa, Northwest Arkansas and St. Louis
Phone
Hours (Central time)
Mon to Fri, 7 AM to 7 PM
Saturday, 8 AM to 12:30 PM