Past client experiences
Relentless Positivity
Our business is not a simple business, it’s very complex science and Persient did an amazing job understanding what the company did and was able to effectively articulate it to the potential acquirers. They created value throughout the M&A process by showcasing relentless positivity through the challenging roller coaster like process. Never for a second did I feel I was rushed off the phone or that my questions were a waste of their time. I’m deeply thankful for the personal care, attention, explanations, “therapy sessions”, guidance and knowledge that was shared throughout the journey. This is true value creation for me. Like any family, sometimes there is some dysfunction and their ability to navigate issues on our side was impressive.
Coming off a successful deal run by them, I’m confident another M&A advisory firm could not have pulled it off. It was all fascinating, educational, efficient, effective and in the end, ultimately successful. Running various businesses for the last 20+ years, hiring Persient to sell my company was the single greatest hire I’ve ever done.
Right strategic partner at the right valuation.
Working with [them] was one of our smartest business decisions. I have little doubt that without Persient, we never would have found the right strategic partner at the right valuation. The transaction journey is complicated and taxing and I know we could not have found a successful exit without the Persient Team. Our deal was also unique because it involved additional parties, besides just buyers and sellers, which further complicated the path to closing. And yet, Persient’s positive, hands-on approach always found solutions that produced win-win results for all sides involved.
Only 45 days
After receiving an unsolicited indicative offer, we knew we needed a partner who could help us negotiate and navigate the transaction process. Persient’s principals came highly recommended from a colleague and we quickly engaged with them. They negotiated favorable terms for us and made due diligence seamless. With minimal burden on me or my team, we were able to close the transaction in only 45 days. This was in the depths of the pandemic.
Undergoing a transaction can be highly stressful and time consuming. But they made it painless for us. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Passion and experience
After owning my company for 21 years, I decided it was time to sell and move on. I spent many years in the mortgage industry as my line of work and buying and selling homes was second nature, how hard could it be? However, with all my research, I learned selling a company could be a very stressful and emotional transaction, significantly different from selling a home. So, I took the advice from many and interviewed several banking M&A firms and decided to go with the principals of Persient.
I felt their passion and experience set them apart from other M&A firms I spoke with. As we went through the arduous process of selling my company, their attention to detail, step by step support, and friendship we built along the way was priceless. I highly recommend [them] and I’m grateful for their help and guidance through this entire process. I always felt they had my best interest at heart.
Highly detailed, quality offers
While we have been approached in the past with potential acquisition inquiries, they never resulted in a successful deal for one reason or another. Working with [them] allowed us to attract not only strong interest in the company. But also brought highly detailed, quality offers from multiple parties, including private equity firms and large, multinational firms from Asia and Europe.
As a result of their strategic, proactive approach, we were able to get higher EBITDA multiples than we thought possible. We were able to choose the ideal buyer for our company, with the skills and resources that will enable the company to grow and thrive in the years ahead.
Preparedness, transparency and in-depth insight
We chose [them] because of their independence, confidential outreach and capability to provide an extremely tailored approach.
The team worked with us intimately to understand our science, MOA and positioning. With a very disciplined approach reached key decision makers of domestic and international big-pharma and biotech companies on an expedited basis. They made the entire process extremely easy given their preparedness, transparency and in-depth insight of strategic players who would have an interest in our platform.
Empasized our value
The Persient Team was more than a guide through our transaction journey, [they were] a trusted partner. They “got”[our firm] quickly and learned the industry quite well and then put us in the right context/position with potential buyers. Emphasized our value, which is not a clear thing to do. The road to an exit has many phases and at the very beginning, Persient walked us through those phases and told us what to expect and what pitfalls may come. I took a lot of comfort in [their] experience and when the turbulence hit, my nerves were at peace. Not only am I happy with the financial outcome of working with Persient, I’m also happy with how well we navigated the sale from an emotional perspective. Even in tough times, [they] stood strong and held firm for us. I think we saved/earned a lot of money because of Persient’s experience.
Earned every penny of the fee
From the day we started the process, I felt like we were one team with a shared mission to find the best strategic and economic partner for my business. [You folks] took the time to learn my business and articulate my value proposition. They diligently pursued all opportunities well beyond just the low hanging fruit.
They never missed a deadline. I liked that [they] are industry agnostic. I think it made them look harder for potential deals without pre-conceived ideas or existing relationships on the buyer’s side. What’s more, they were an absolute pleasure to be around. I could not have asked for more and would recommend them to anybody. I can honestly say I feel they earned every penny of the fee. I’m not very sure most sellers can usually say that about their bankers!
